Philipp Wachsmann facts for kids
Philipp John Paul Wachsmann is a talented musician who was born in Kampala, Uganda, Africa, on August 5, 1944. He is well-known for playing the violin in a special kind of music called avant-garde jazz and jazz fusion. These styles often involve musicians making up parts as they go along, which is called improvisation. Phil Wachsmann is also famous for using electronic sounds in his music, which is part of the "electronica" style.
He started his own music group called Chamberpot. Throughout his career, he has worked with many other amazing musicians in the world of free jazz. Some of these musicians include Tony Oxley, Fred van Hove, Barry Guy, Derek Bailey, and Paul Rutherford.
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Music and Recordings
Phil Wachsmann has released many albums, both on his own and with other musicians. His music often explores new sounds and ways of playing the violin. He has been creating music for many decades, with his first album, Chamberpot, released in 1976.
Solo and Group Albums
Phil Wachsmann has recorded several albums with his own groups or as a solo artist. These recordings show his unique style and how he uses the violin in different ways.
- Chamberpot (1976)
- Sparks of the Desire Magneto (1977)
- Improvisations Are Forever Now (1978)
- Writing in Water (1985)
- The Glider & The Grinder with Tony Oxley (1987)
- Some Other Season with Paul Lytton (1999)
- August Steps with Teppo Hauta-Aho (2000)
- The Needles with Evan Parker, Teppo Hauta-aho (2002)
- Floating Phantoms with Tony Oxley and the B.I.M.P. Quartet (2002)
- 888 with Evan Parker, Hugh Davies, Eddie Prevost (2003)
- Imagined Time with Paul Lytton (2016)
- Garuda with Lawrence Casserley (2016)
Collaborations with Other Artists
Phil Wachsmann has also been a part of many exciting projects with other famous jazz musicians and orchestras.
With Barry Guy's London Jazz Composers' Orchestra
He played with Barry Guy's London Jazz Composers' Orchestra on several albums. This orchestra is known for its large-scale jazz compositions.
- Stringer (Four Pieces for Orchestra) (1983)
- Zurich Concerts (1987–88)
- Harmos (1989)
- Theoria (1991)
With Paul Lytton
Phil Wachsmann has worked closely with drummer Paul Lytton.
- The Balance of Trade (1996)
With Roscoe Mitchell
He also recorded with the American jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell.
- Composition/Improvisation Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (2004)
With Tony Oxley
Phil Wachsmann has a long history of collaborating with drummer Tony Oxley.
- February Papers (1977)
- A Birthday Tribute: 75 years (2013)
With Evan Parker
He has also been a frequent collaborator with saxophonist Evan Parker.
- Toward the Margins (1996)
- Drawn Inward (1998)
- Memory/Vision (2002)
- The Moment's Energy (2007)
See also
In Spanish: Phil Wachsmann para niños
