PHIL PERRY

Tarrytown, NY R&B/Soul / Smooth Soul/R&B / Smooth Jaz...

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Members: The Best Musicians in the Business

Sounds Like: Robin Thicke, Kem, Brian McKnight, Charlie Wilson Music, Jeffrey Osborne

Label: SHANACHIE ENTERTAINMENT

Manager: GOD

Bio: PHIL PERRY
Veteran R&B/Soul/Jazz singer/songwriter, PHIL PERRY, launched his career, at the age of 15, as the lead vocalist & writer of the 1970's soul group The Montclairs.    He later joined forces with Montclairs co-leader, Kevin Sanlin, and as a duo - Perry & Sanlin - recorded a pair of alb... See Full Bio

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“Old school in a new way, BITD soul feeling without the neo-autotune. Quality production, beautiful instrumentation and voice. The covers of Sam Cooke and Simon and Garfunkel tunes alone are worth buying the album.”

— The Editor, All About Jazz

“It's difficult to pick any track or two from the album that stand out as the best because each song on the recording is well-done and the album is a refreshing and well thought out collection of covers and originals. ”

— Shannon Kennedy, TEEN JAZZ

“Perry’s fans have long appreciated the singer’s consistency and his brand of mature jazz infused R&B, and those traits are demonstrated again on his brand new album, Say Yes. ”

— Howard Dukes, SoulTracks

“Without a doubt, you're in for a real treat! The ultimate R & B crooning sensation...Priceless!”

— Terrill Hanna, The Urban Music Scene

“There are fine readings of Michael McDonald's and Carly Simon's "You Belong to Me,"... and a radical, yet moving take on Lennon's and McCartney's "The Long and Winding Road," that turns the nugget into a prime contemporary jazz vehicle. ”

— Thom Jurek, All Music Guide/Barnes & Noble

“Phil Perry is the undisputed king of smooth soul and for his new album he offers the same kind of fare that earned him that title.”

— Bill B, Soul and Jazz and Funk

“USA TODAY music critic Elysa Gardner highlights the intriguing duet - WHERE IS THE LOVE? - featuring Chante' Moore on Phil Perry's SAY YES album, from the week's listening...”

— Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY Playlist

“If you need some mental stimulus to turn down those lights and turn up the fire in your love life, then get your ticket to a Phil Perry concert.”

— Photos by Dwynn Barr, Smooth Jazz Ride

“With his album SAY YES, Phil Perry belongs to the guardians of the classic R & B. We love him for it.”

— Hans-Bernd Hulsmann, Smooth Jazz Daily

“If you love R&B, classic soul and jazz 'Say Yes' is for you from Phil Perry, an album of fantastic covers combined with some fine new material too...”

— Nigel Williams, JAZZ FM

“Singer Phil Perry's new album, Say Yes, is the rare album that manages to take a collection of classic songs and breathe new life and energy into them. ”

— Mark Edward Nero, About Entertainment

“After a four year long hiatus, jazz and soul singer Phil Perry returns to the fold with “Say Yes”, a CD that showcases Phil’s celebrated pipes wrapped around spanking new tracks plus the reworking of a few timeless classics as well... ”

— Ashe Brodie, Smooth Jazz Magazine

“Here with his silk-laden pipes and a new CD, Say Yes, which is filled with magnificent interpretations of cleverly selected covers and smooth as satin originals, crooner extraordinaire Phil Perry turns on the charm as only he can....”

— Ronald Jackson, The Smooth Jazz Ride

“SAY YES! FOLLOW PHIL PERRY ON THE iTUNES JAZZ CHARTS....”

— iTUNES , iTUNES JAZZ CHARTS

“Veteran Soul Singer Phil Perry covers Sam Cook's 1957 hit, YOU SEND ME....”

— JusMusic, SINGERS ROOM

“Shanachie Records has released a lyric video of 'YOU SEND ME' (Sam Cook), the first single from the March 12 release of Phil Perry's SAY YES album....”

— Terrill Hanna, The Urban Music Scene

“PHIL PERRY 'shows heart' in an exclusive interview on Italy's Vincenza RadioStar, where it is published in both Italian & English, in honor of the singer's January 12th birthday celebration...”

— VRS, Vincenza Radio Star Stereo

“FREE! The Phil Perry App is NOW available on the Android Market. iPhone, iPad & iPod users can Download the Phil Perry App at the iTunes Store!”

— Android Market

“The PHIL PERRY Tv CHANNEL is LiveStreaming 365 days a week - 24/7! ”

— Mario Hemsley - Pax Stereo, PHIL PERRY TV

“Legendary R&B artist Phil Perry has joined forces with Pax Stereo TV to premier his new subscriber based internet television channel featuring LiveStream. Join Phil Perry Tv at http://www.philperry.tv ”

— Pax Stereo Business Services site, PRWEB

“2012 JAZZTRAX PICKS recognizes PHIL PERRY for BEST SMOOTH JAZZ VOCAL PERFORMANCE....”

— Art Good & JazzTrax, JazzTrax

“Legend PHIL PERRY is back in the studio....”

— Terrill Hanna, The Urban Music Scene

“PHIL PERRY has been chosen to receive the 2012 SAG-AFTRA Media Award for Disability Awareness. MR. PERRY is receiving this award for his exceptional musical artistry, since his childhood diagnosis & subsequent achievements as an Adult Living with AUTISM. The Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday October 10th in West Los Angeles. Legendary Songstress, THELMA HOUSTON will present the award to Phil, and late-night talk show host JIMMY KIMMEL is the Emcee for this Red Carpet event. ”

— Ray Bradford, SAG-AFTRA ONE UNION

“Phil Perry makes his first cameo film appearance in 'CROSSING OVER', starring Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd, & Ray Liotta, Available on DVD, be sure to add this excellent film to your collection. Directed & produced by the Award winning veteran actor, Harrison Ford. ”

— PEPSONGS, PEPSONGS

“Dusty Soul features Phil & Lill Perry and their 28 years of 'Marriagement'.”

— Dusty Soul website

“SmoothSoul Legend Phil Perry is the featured cover story artist in the July 2011 issue of Soul Grooves Magazine, published in the U.K.”

— Soul Grooves Magazine

“On Friday September 25th The Gateway Classic Foundation presented Phil Perry with a Lifetime Achievement Award at their Annual Black Tie Awards Dinner in St. Louis. The next day, Phil sang the National Anthem at the annual Gateway Classic football game.”

— The Gateway Classic Foundation

“The very accomplished Phil Perry reflects on his great career”

— David Goodson, New York Amsterdam News

“The City of Compton CA honored Phil Perry for his continual support & Performance at the 2010 Juneteenth Festival.”

— Mayor Eric J. Perrodin , Birthing A New Compton

“Singer/Songwriter PHIL PERRY appears in the new NAJEE video, featuring the lovely Vanessa Bell Calloway. 'Just To Fall In Love' was co-written by Phil, Wil Downing & Chris 'Big Dog' Davis. ”

— PEPSONGS, ReverbNation

"Its been a long call for a man I truly not only admire as a vocalist, but for also his affection towards individuals, his purity & commitment to ballads, his complete unmeasurable call to excellence. A student of the art who maximized his gift to perfection. An inspiration even in the eyes of the youth as well as many of us still coming home to sit down in a rocking chair. "CALL ME" should be in the top ten, not 100, of any love ballads."

— George Strand, The Urban Music Scene

“'THE GIFT OF LOVE' VOTED BEST DUO ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2009... SoulTracks Readers Choice Awards”

— Chris Rizik, SoulTracks.com

“PHIL PERRY Featured in SMOOTH JAZZ NEWS July 2009 Issue”

— Melanie Maxwell - Editor, Smooth Jazz News

“PHIL PERRY voted 2007 Male Vocalist of the Year - SoulTracks”

— Chris Rizik, Soul Tracks

“READY FOR LOVE PHIL PERRY'S NEWEST SOLO PROJECT on Shanachie Records”

— Terrill Hanna, The Urban Music Scene

“PERRY has always been a master at expressing the many facets and complexities of love through his music, and READY FOR LOVE continues his solid commitment to the romantic in everyone. ”

— Jonathan Widran, Smooth Jazz News

“The classic soul Perry & Sanlin recordings are reissued on a 2-CD set available now at Dusty Groove.”

— Dusty Groove

“Living Legend asks when was the last time you heard music that made an impact in your life....”

— Anthology, Anthology Blog

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Phil Perry & Pieces of a Dream - June 21st - Country Club Hills http://rvrb.fm/16e7hOz

Songs

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THE BEST OF ME

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KEEP ME IN THE DARK…

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YOU SEND ME

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HEAVEN

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BABY I'M FOR REAL (…

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Videos

Morning Coffee Show Monolog: Jazz/RnB Icon Phil Perry Guests (Part II)

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Shows

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Fri
Jun 21

Country Club Hills Thea…
Country Club Hills, IL, US | 7:00pm
Country Club Hills Theatre
Country Club Hills, IL, US
Fri Jun 21 7:00pm
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PHIL PERRY & PIECES OF A DREAM APPEARING JUNE 21st COUNTRY CLUB HILLS THEATRE (near Chicago) ALSO - RACHELLE FERRELL
Sat
Aug 10

Long Beach Jazz Festival
California, CA, US | 1:00pm
Long Beach Jazz Festival
California, CA, US
Sat Aug 10 1:00pm
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Smooth Soul Singer PHIL PERRY joins SaxMan Extraordinaire KIM WATERS for an unforgettable performance in Southern CA at the 26th Long Beach Jazz Festival on Saturday August 10. Visit this link for ticket information & show times -http://www.longbeachjazzfestival.com/
Wed
Aug 28

The Spirit of New York …
New York City, NY, US | 6:00pm
The Spirit of New York Sm...
New York City, NY, US
Wed Aug 28 6:00pm
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Phil Perry returns to New York City with a new album - SAY YES - and his stellar band featuring musical director & co-producer, Chris 'Big Dog' Davis. Make your reservations NOW, as these shows always sell out. Go to http://www.spiritofnewyork.com/New-York/smooth-cruises - for more info & reservations.
Fri
Aug 30

Scullers Jazz Club at t…
Boston, MA, US | 8:00pm
Scullers Jazz Club at the D...
Boston, MA, US
Fri Aug 30 8:00pm
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The Legendary crooner/songwriter, Phil Perry, returns to Boston with his band, which features musical director and co-producer of his newest album - SAY YES - Chris 'Big Dog' Davis on keys. Visit Scullers website at -http://www.scullersjazz.com/attractions.html?monthnumb=8...and make your reservations now. This show is ALWAYS sold out.
Fri
Oct 18

JazzTrax Catalina Jazz …
Avalon, CA, US | 6:30pm
JazzTrax Catalina Jazz Fes...
Avalon, CA, US
Fri Oct 18 6:30pm
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Art Goode presents PHIL PERRY in concert at the 2013 JazzTrax Catalina Jazz Festival in Avalon CA on Catalina Island. PHIL PERRY is the 2012 JazzTrax's Smooth Jazz Vocal Performer of the Year.

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joanngamble
I found magic in 1971 with The Montclair's featuring Phil Perry and from that moment on I have loved and appreciated his magic, I wish he and Lill many years of success ...
Freshsounz
just amazing love your work
The Supras
Amazing vocals! Love this! All the best from The Supras
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J Wildd
Hard work is always appreciated, nice...
Rich Pulin Musical F...
Are you F'n kidding me? "Music Prayer" os out of the universe, its so good! Believe me when I tell you this Phil, this is a serious 56 year veteran of the 'jazz wars' speak...