New York City!!! Simon Phillips is scheduled to appear with his fusion band Protocol V at Blue Note New York on March 4-5, 2025!
He will be accompanied by Ernest Tibbs (electric bass), Otmaro Ruiz (keyboards), Alex Sill Music (guitar) and Phillip Whack on saxophone (replacing Jacob Scesney). According to critics, the band is sounding fantastic after last week’s run in LA. As the Jazz Word says, “Simon’s compositions are perfect vehicles for the ensemble… The playing is interactive and deep with feeling… Protocol V is a MUST for fusion lovers and beyond.“
We can attest to that having attended the band’s performances a few times in the past, including last year’s excellent appearance at Tama 50th Anniversary Drum Festival in Gutenstetten, Germany.
Tickets at bit.ly/SPP5bnny345
Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Simon has worked with rock bands and artists including Jeff Beck, Michael Schenker, Nik Kershaw, Mike Oldfield, Judas Priest, Mike Rutherford, Tears for Fears, 10cc and The Who. After Jeff Porcaro’s death in 1992, he became part of the world-famous rock band Toto. After leaving the group in 2014, Simon ventured into the fusion and progressive rock worlds as both a drummer and producer. He is endorsed by the following brands: Tama Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Remo, ProMark.
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