Justin V Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 The great Canadian clarinetist/composer/arranger is 96 today. Here's wishing him a happy birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted O'Reilly Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 I was just on the phone with him, and Phil sounds as always: sharp as a tack. He mentioned he had lunch today with a terrific young pianist, David Braid a one-time student. Phil and David do occasional concerts that are completely improvised. One starts playing, the other joins in. Quite amazing! Phil deserves much more attention than he's ever received, in my estimation, as a player, composer, bandleader and teacher. Extraordinary career... Happy Birthday, Phil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tapscott Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) I acquire every Phil Nimmons recording that I can get hold off. Was listening to this one recently (made when Phil was a young 78). It's not only a fine showcase for Phil's clarinet playing and compositions, but also for the excellent pianist Gary Williamson who passed away recently in his early 70's. (Liner notes by Ted O'Reilly BTW) Edited June 5, 2019 by John Tapscott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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