dr, 1926-1972 GB, Burton upon Trent
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Phillip William Seamen
British jazz and rock drummer. Born: 28 August 28 1926 in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, UK. Died: 13 October 1972 in London, England, UK (aged 46). One of Britain's best bebop drummers, he later played a pivotal role in Joe Harriott's free quintet. Resident drummer at Ronnie Scott's between 1964 and 1968. Played with virtually every major British jazz figure, including Tubby Hayes, Kenny Baker, Stan Tracey, Ronnie Scott, Dick Morrissey, Harold McNair, Don Rendell, Victor Feldman, Dizzy Reece, Tony Coe, Tony Lee, and George Chisholm. In his later years he also played with blues and rock units led by Alexis Korner and Ginger Baker.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Seamen's Mission | Phil Seamen | 2011 | Compil. |
Phil On Drums | Phil Seamen | 1974 | Album |
Phil Seamen Story | Phil Seamen | 1972 | Album |
Now! ... Live! | Phil Seamen With Tony Archer And Tony Lee | 1968 | Album |
Ronnie Scott Orchestra | The Ronnie Scott Orchestra Featuring The Drums Of Victor Feldman & Phil Seamen | 1955 | Single |
Music In The Making | Don Rendell, Ronnie Ross, Jimmy Skidmore, Jimmy Deuchar, Joe Hunter, Ralph Dollimore, Derek Smith, Dill Jones, Sammy Stokes, Phil Seamen | 1954 | Album |
Phil Seamen Trio Jazz |