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Herbie Phillips

May 01, 2024

For other people named Herbert Phillips, see Herbert Phillips (disambiguation).

Herbert Daly Phillips, known professionally as Herbie Phillips (April 20, 1935 – September 13, 1995), was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and arranger. He spent much of his life working in Las Vegas. He played trumpet in bands led by Louie Bellson, Buddy Morrow, and Billy May. He composed "Little Train", which was recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band. He worked as trumpeter and conductor for Frank Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Jr.

Herbie Phillips
1964 Photo by trumpeter Kenny Bright
Background information
Birth nameHerbert Daly Phillips
Born(1935-04-20)April 20, 1935
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 1995(1995-09-13) (aged 60)
Las Vegas, Nevada
GenresJazz, swing
Occupation(s)Composer, arranger
Instrument(s)Trumpet

Early years edit

When he was fourteen, his mother died.[1] She played a significant role in introducing him to music. Distraught over the loss and in conflict with his father, he moved in with his aunt and uncle. When he was nineteen, his father died.

Career edit

Phillips graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, Nebraska, in 1953 and attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, during the summer of 1954. After high school, he played trumpet in the Dick Mango Orchestra and the Verne Byers Orchestra. While touring with the latter, he met Pat Thompson, a trombonist with whom he became lifelong friends. While touring with Byers, he arranged songs, including "Pennies from Heaven".

In 1955, Phillips and Thompson moved to New York City and shared an apartment. Bill Evans lived in the basement apartment. While waiting to get his union card, a six-month period, Phillips substituted in the bands of Les Elgart, Woody Herman, Dan Terry, Leon Merian, and Jimmy Dorsey. In 1960, he and his wife Carol moved to Las Vegas, joining Thompson. He spent the rest of his life in Las Vegas. He played in several show bands and worked for many years in the house band at the Flamingo Las Vegas.

He belonged to the Las Vegas Hilton house band from 1970 to 1983. Although his colleagues often saw him writing arrangements during breaks, as seen in the documentary film of Elvis Presley's first appearance at the Hilton, he usually refused composer work while working there and concentrated on his house band performances. In 1973, he became close friends with James Moody while Moody worked at the Hilton. He also performed with the David Rose Orchestra.

Several factors compelled Phillips to leave the Hilton. The Hilton management changed the showroom format by bringing in a production show, the type of show that, if it were a hit, would require a musician to play the same music for years. Phillips was disinclined. Around 1975, he injured his lip, which developed into a lump that wouldn't heal. He took lessons to rebuild his embouchure but worried that if he continued to play he would permanently damage his lip.

Verne Byers felt that the music industry (from the perspective of musicians) fell apart in Las Vegas in 1983. According to Byers, the big band era was in decline and casinos were switching from live bands to recorded music, which resulted in a musicians' strike in 1989.[2]

Personal life edit

Phillips died on September 13, 1995, from complications of an aneurysm while conducting a jazz band rehearsal at the Community College of Southern Nevada.

He was married to (and divorced from) Carol Phillips. He but spent his final 20 years with his girlfriend, Barbara Camp Russo, who discovered that she had known Carol Phillips from their days as chorus line dancers in Las Vegas. Distribution under Phillip's estate went to Russo.[3]

Carl Saunders, trumpeter, band leader, composer, and arranger, became one of Phillip's best friends. Phillips became a mentor to Saunders, who continued to publish and perform Phillips's music. Saunders's album Be Bop Big Band was dedicated to Phillips and includes several of his compositions.

Discography edit

As sideman edit

With Buddy Childers

  • Back to Balboa, Vol. 6 (MAMA, 1991)
  • Space Race (Discovery, 1992)

With Buddy Morrow

  • Dancing Tonight to Morrow (RCA, 1959) (Canada release)
  • Big Band Guitar (RCA, 1964)
  • Time After Time (Hindsight, 1992)

With Buddy Rich

  • Swingin' New Big Band, (Pacific Jazz, 1966)
  • The New One! (Pacific Jazz, 1967)
  • Time Being (Bluebird, 1971)
  • Rich in London (RCA Victor, 1971)
  • A Different Drummer (RCA Victor, 1971)
  • Very Alive at Ronnie Scott's (1972)

Posthumous releases edit

Compositions and arrangements edit

Copyrighted works edit

  • The Herb Phillips Songbook, 1990

References edit

  1. ^ "Obituary for Evelyn Phillips", Nebraska State Journal, October 24, 1949 (pg. 1).
  2. ^ Emmily N. Bristol, "Byers Orchestra: Group Enjoys Sounds of World War II Era", The View (Las Vegas) August 31, 2001 June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Probate[permanent dead link], The Matter of The Estate of Herbert D. Phillips: First and Final Account, Report, for Fees and Final Distribution, filed September 29, 1995, closed July 26, 1996, Clark County, Nevada.

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For other people named Herbert Phillips see Herbert Phillips disambiguation Herbert Daly Phillips known professionally as Herbie Phillips April 20 1935 September 13 1995 was an American jazz trumpeter composer and arranger He spent much of his life working in Las Vegas He played trumpet in bands led by Louie Bellson Buddy Morrow and Billy May He composed Little Train which was recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band He worked as trumpeter and conductor for Frank Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Jr Herbie Phillips1964 Photo by trumpeter Kenny BrightBackground informationBirth nameHerbert Daly PhillipsBorn 1935 04 20 April 20 1935Lincoln Nebraska U S DiedSeptember 13 1995 1995 09 13 aged 60 Las Vegas NevadaGenresJazz swingOccupation s Composer arrangerInstrument s Trumpet Contents 1 Early years 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Discography 4 1 As sideman 5 Posthumous releases 6 Compositions and arrangements 7 Copyrighted works 8 ReferencesEarly years editWhen he was fourteen his mother died 1 She played a significant role in introducing him to music Distraught over the loss and in conflict with his father he moved in with his aunt and uncle When he was nineteen his father died Career editPhillips graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont Nebraska in 1953 and attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln during the summer of 1954 After high school he played trumpet in the Dick Mango Orchestra and the Verne Byers Orchestra While touring with the latter he met Pat Thompson a trombonist with whom he became lifelong friends While touring with Byers he arranged songs including Pennies from Heaven In 1955 Phillips and Thompson moved to New York City and shared an apartment Bill Evans lived in the basement apartment While waiting to get his union card a six month period Phillips substituted in the bands of Les Elgart Woody Herman Dan Terry Leon Merian and Jimmy Dorsey In 1960 he and his wife Carol moved to Las Vegas joining Thompson He spent the rest of his life in Las Vegas He played in several show bands and worked for many years in the house band at the Flamingo Las Vegas He belonged to the Las Vegas Hilton house band from 1970 to 1983 Although his colleagues often saw him writing arrangements during breaks as seen in the documentary film of Elvis Presley s first appearance at the Hilton he usually refused composer work while working there and concentrated on his house band performances In 1973 he became close friends with James Moody while Moody worked at the Hilton He also performed with the David Rose Orchestra Several factors compelled Phillips to leave the Hilton The Hilton management changed the showroom format by bringing in a production show the type of show that if it were a hit would require a musician to play the same music for years Phillips was disinclined Around 1975 he injured his lip which developed into a lump that wouldn t heal He took lessons to rebuild his embouchure but worried that if he continued to play he would permanently damage his lip Verne Byers felt that the music industry from the perspective of musicians fell apart in Las Vegas in 1983 According to Byers the big band era was in decline and casinos were switching from live bands to recorded music which resulted in a musicians strike in 1989 2 Personal life editPhillips died on September 13 1995 from complications of an aneurysm while conducting a jazz band rehearsal at the Community College of Southern Nevada He was married to and divorced from Carol Phillips He but spent his final 20 years with his girlfriend Barbara Camp Russo who discovered that she had known Carol Phillips from their days as chorus line dancers in Las Vegas Distribution under Phillip s estate went to Russo 3 Carl Saunders trumpeter band leader composer and arranger became one of Phillip s best friends Phillips became a mentor to Saunders who continued to publish and perform Phillips s music Saunders s album Be Bop Big Band was dedicated to Phillips and includes several of his compositions Discography editAs sideman edit With Buddy Childers Back to Balboa Vol 6 MAMA 1991 Space Race Discovery 1992 With Buddy Morrow Dancing Tonight to Morrow RCA 1959 Canada release Big Band Guitar RCA 1964 Time After Time Hindsight 1992 With Buddy Rich Swingin New Big Band Pacific Jazz 1966 The New One Pacific Jazz 1967 Time Being Bluebird 1971 Rich in London RCA Victor 1971 A Different Drummer RCA Victor 1971 Very Alive at Ronnie Scott s 1972 Posthumous releases editBurning for Buddy Volume 1 Neil Peart and the Buddy Rich Big Band Atlantic 1994 DVD Wham Live Buddy Rich Label M Hyena 2001 Live in 78 Buddy Rich Jazz Icons 2005 DVD Compositions and arrangements edit Pennies from Heaven Johnston amp Burke arr Phillips Strike out the Band Phillips amp Saunders Some Bones of Contention Phillips amp Saunders Compilation brisk I Got Rhythm contrafact Phillips amp Saunders Perceptive Hindsight Phillips amp Saunders Dearly Befuddled Phillips amp Saunders An Apple for Christa Phillips amp Saunders Little Train Phillips Milestones Davis arr Phillips My Foolish Heart Victor Young amp Ned Washington arr Phillips Waltz On Herbie Phillips My Romance Richard Rodgers amp Lorenz Hart arr Phillips The Girl From Ipanema Antonio Carlos Jobim Vinicius de Moraes Norman Gimbel arr Phillips Night and Day Cole Porter arr Phillips I m All for You a Latin version of Body and Soul Edward Heyman Robert Sour Frank Eyton Johnny Green arr Phillips Cayucus Phillips Chet Phillips Fridays Phillips Round Midnight Thelonious Monk arr PhillipsCopyrighted works editThe Herb Phillips Songbook 1990References edit Obituary for Evelyn Phillips Nebraska State Journal October 24 1949 pg 1 Emmily N Bristol Byers Orchestra Group Enjoys Sounds of World War II Era The View Las Vegas August 31 2001 Archived June 15 2011 at the Wayback Machine Probate permanent dead link The Matter of The Estate of Herbert D Phillips First and Final Account Report for Fees and Final Distribution filed September 29 1995 closed July 26 1996 Clark County Nevada Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Herbie Phillips amp oldid 1108941746, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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