Philip Harper Quartet
About This Event
Trumpeter Philip Harper, who began studying at ten and studied with Jackie McLean at the Hartt School before moving to New York at 18, has recorded and performed with artists including Betty Carter, Jimmy McGriff and Cedar Walton. At Smalls Jazz Club he leads the Philip Harper Quartet, a working band that emphasizes ensemble conversation, clean articulation and tempo while leaving space for the rhythm section to shape the narrative.
About the Artists
Philip Harper
Philip Harper is an American jazz trumpeter heard regularly in New York City rooms such as Smalls Jazz Club. He often appears with the Philip Harper Quartet, a working band format that keeps the focus on ensemble conversation and tempo.
Philip Harper Quartet
Philip Harper/Jazz Trumpeter (Official Website) | PHILIP HARPER (Baltimore, 1965) started playing trumpet when he was ten years old under tutorage of his older brother, Danny. Later he studied at Hartt School of Music with Jackie McLean.
Philip Harper Quintet
Philip Harper/Jazz Trumpeter (Official Website) | PHILIP HARPER (Baltimore, 1965) started playing trumpet when he was ten years old under tutorage of his older brother, Danny. Later he studied at Hartt School of Music with Jackie McLean.