Phil Abraham
Background information
Born (1962-06-02) June 2, 1962
Manage, Belgium
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Trombonist
Singer
Teacher
Composer
Instrument(s)Trombone
Websitehttps://www.philabraham.com/

Phil Abraham (born June 2, 1962, Manage, Belgium) is a Belgian jazz trombonist and singer.[1]

Biography

Abraham was taught classical piano, guitar and harmony; as a trombonist, he is self-taught.[2] He has played with numerous musicians, including Michel Petrucciani, Claude Nougaro, Clark Terry, Hal Singer and Toots Thielemans. He was active in the French Orchestre National de Jazz for six years and worked extensively with the orchestra of the VRT.[3] In 1986, he released his first album under his own name. In jazz, he participated in 27 recording sessions between 1985 and 2004, including Robert Cordier, David Linx, Charles Aznavour, Félix Simtaine, Dusko Goykovich and Guy Cabay.

Abraham is also active as a teacher. He taught vocal improvisation in Antwerp and Brussels and teaches at the Conservatory in Brussels and the Conservatory in Douai.

Discography

  • 1986: Phil Abraham Quartet (Multimix Records)
  • 1990: At The Sugar Village (Aurophon Records)
  • 1991: Stapler (Igloo Records)[4]
  • 1997: En Public (Lyrae Records)
  • 1999: Fredaines (Lyrae)
  • 2003: Jazz me Do (Lyrae)
  • 2003: Surprises (Lyrae)
  • 2006: From Jazz To Baroque, ou l'inverse! (Mogno Records)
  • 2006: K.Fée Live (K.Fée Records)
  • 2007: Jazz Me 2 Do (Alone Blue Record)

References

  1. ↑ Metason. "Phil Abraham". ArtistInfo. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  2. ↑ "Phil Abraham Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  3. ↑ "Trombone Page of the World – Index A". www.trombone-usa.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
  4. ↑ "Stapler". Igloo Records (in French). Retrieved 2023-09-07.
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