Philip Harper Sextet

From first tasting fame as one of the ’80’s “Young Lions” and co-leader of the acclaimed Harper Brothers Quintet, trumpeter Philip Harper has always kept great company.

He apprenticed with organ master Jimmy McGriff, then spent two years with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Following the Harper Brothers, he played with giants Benny Golson and Cedar Walton and joined the Mingus Big Band. He’s made over 50 recordings and constantly tours both here and in Europe.

Philip Harper, trumpet & vocals; Rico Jones, tenor sax; Raphael Silverman, guitar; Maki Nientao, piano; Jason Maximo Clotter, bass; David Hawkins, drums