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November 2008: Claridges welcomes Robin
Robin plays his Claridges debut with bass player, Paul Moylan, this month - see gigs page for more details.
November 2008: New gig for Make mine a double.
Robin's popular duo performances with Andy Cahn have been booked for gigs at the new venue, The Underbar in Marylebone.
October 2008: Rare public gig for Pinstripe Suit
On Sunday 19th October, Robin's 6-piece jazz, swing and funk band will be returning to The Hog in Armour in Norwich. Come on down for a lively evening with the band!
September 2008: The Robin Phillips Quartet play at the luxurious Broadhouse Hotel.
The quartet, featuring Kirsty Jarvis, Gareth Lumbers and Vilem Hais, played at the hotel's 1st birthday and have been asked to continue a program of jazz over the next few months. www.broadhousehotel.co.uk.
August 2008: Pinstripe Suit played at two fantastic new venues this month.
Robin's jazz, swing and funk band performed for the first time at Bylaugh Hall and Marriotts Sprowston Manor this month.
August 2008: Robin returns to a favourite venue.
This month sees Robin play twice at one of his favourite place - Shanghai Blues, London. For more information on upcoming gig dates, check out the gig page.
July 2008: New gig for Robin at the Dorchester hotel, London.
Robin will be performing for the first time this month at the Promonade bar in the world famous Dorchester hotel in Mayfair
July 2008: Pinstripe Suit debuts at 2 new venues.
Pinstripe Suit are performing at, the recently renovated, Dragons Hall in Norwich and playing for a 1940's themed wedding at the beautiful Voewood stately home.
June 2008: The Robin Phillips Sextet feature at the Wymondham music festival.
On Friday 27th June, Robin's Sextet will be performing their 'Great Songwriters of Jazz' program as part of the Wymondham music festival. For ticket information go to www.wymfestival.org.uk
May 2008: Robin's new prestigious gigs
Robin will be performing in the famous Georgian restaurant in Harrods on Wednesday 21st May. He will also be performing twice at the famous portman Square hotel, The Churchill in their bar on the 3rd and 10th of May.
April 2008: Robin Phillips trio playing return to Shanghai Blues.
Robin's trio, featuring vocalist Kirsty Jarvis, will be performing at Shanghai Blues on Saturday 5th of April.
March 2008: Delia's restaurant.
Robin Phillips and Kirsty Jarvis will be appearing at Delia Smith's restaurant in two duo intimate duo performances on the 14th and 28th March - www.deliascanarycatering.com/restaurant.php
February 2008: Robin has a new gig at the Waldorf hotel, London.
Robin will be playing in the champagne at the famous Waldorf Hotel throughout this month. Come down and see him on the 11th, 18th, 21st, 27th and 28th of February.
January 2008: The new year kicks off to a flying start with new prestigious gigs.
Robin well be playing on New Year's day at the historic Simpsons on the Strand and then doing solo performance at the Smollensky's on the Strand.
December 2007: Robin Phillips Trio opening new cruise liner.
Robin's trio will be opening Cunard's newest cruise liner, The Queen Victoria, during the Royal inaugurial weekend.
November 2007: The Robin Phillips Sextet returns to the Sheringham Little Theatre.
The jazz ensemble will be performing a specially arranged evening of music looking at the pivotal jazz albums of 1959 - one of the most important years in jazz music.
October 2007: Robin signs with new agent.
This month, Robin audition and was picked up by one of London's biggest agents - Gary Parks Music. Gary Parks represents hundreds of musicians in some of the most prestigious venues in the UK. He is the sole provider of musicians for the Cunard cruise liners.
September 2007: Viva Viva
This month, Robin Phillips and Vilem Hais will be playing at Viva Viva live music bar on Sunday 9th September. Viva Viva puts on live music 7 nights a week.
August 2007: PJs, Covent Garden
Robin will be playing two solo performances at the popular Pjs of Covent Garden on Thurdsay 2nd and Thursday 9th of August from 10.30pm.
July 2007: Robin relocates to London
After 10 years of Living in Norwich, Robin has moved to London following an increased demand for his performances in the capital. Robin and his ensembles will continue to perform in both London and East Anglia.
June 2007: Jazz at the Swan, Poringland.
The Robin Phillips Quartet featuring Kirsty Jarvis will be performing for the Jazz at the Swan series. The performance will take place on Thursday 21st June at the Swan in Poringland.
June 2007: The Sextet debut their 'Great Singwriters of Jazz' program.
On Sunday 24th June the Robin Phillips Sextet will perform their specially arranged program at the Sheringham Little Theatre. The program will look at the music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Rogers and Hart.
May 2007: Robin plays at Vinopolis in London.
Robin will be performing at the famous wine museum on the South Bank, Vinopolis, as part of their jazz progam. The performace will take place on Friday 18th May.
April 2007: The Robin Phillips Trio featuring Kirsty Jarvis to appear at the successful Jazz at the Swan
Robin and his trio will be joined by Pinstripe Suit's lead singer, Kirsty Jarvis, for a jazz programme devised for the 'Jazz at The Swan' series of events in Poringland. Held every month, the jazz series put on at Zaks in The Swan is run in collaboration with Chris Bailey Events. See the gigs page for more information about the gig on Thursday 21st June.
April 2007: Robin and his ensembles get their own MySpace pages
Robin and his band Pinstripe Suit now have their own MySpace pages. Log on and become friends with Robin and Pinstripe Suit at: www.myspace.com/therobinphillips and www.myspace.com/pinstripesuit.
April 2007: More performances announced at the Sheringham Little Theatre
Following the popularity of the upcoming 'Jazz Across the 20th Century' performance at the Sheringham Little Theatre, Robin's ensemble has beenasked to put together two further programmes for the prestigeous North Norfolk venue. The Robin Phillips Sextet will perform 'The Great Songwriters of Jazz' on Sunday 24th June and a concert entitled '1959' on Saturday 24th November. The '1959' concert will look at five seminal jzz albums that were released in 1959, including John Coltrane's 'Giant Steps', Miles Davis' 'Kind of Blue', and Charles Mingus' 'Mingus Ah Um'.
March 2007: The Robin Phillips Sextet heads into the studio
Robin and his six-piece ensemble went to The Lodge recording studios in Northampton to record the group's new EP this month. The band recorded in a variety of ensembles from solo to six-piece and covered songs including Loverman, It Don't Mean a Thing, Mr P.C. and a new arrangement by Robin which medleys Mack the Knife, When the Saints and In the Mood. MP3s will be available from this websitge soon.
March 2007: Robin appears on BBC TV London
Robin appeared on BBC London this week in a news item looking at songs about London. The news article was looking at songs about London in the run up top the 2012 Olympics and asked Robin to perform Maybe It's Because I'm A Londoner at his regular performance venue, The William IV pub in N1.
February 2007: Robin performs live on Roy Waller's BBC Radio Norfolk show
Robin was invited to perform live on Roy Waller's radio show this week following the announcement of The Robin Phillips Sextet's upcoming performance at the Sheringham Little Theatre in April. Robin performed Maple Leaf Rag and Monk's Mood as solo pieces to demonstrate the variety that the ensemble will be playing at the gig. The pieces and interview are available to listen to via the media page.
February 2007: The Robin Phillips Sextet to headline a special performance at the Sheringham Little Theatre in April
Robin and his six-piece ensemble will perform a special jazz programme at the Sheringham Little Theatre on 21st April. The programme entitled 'Jazz Across the 20th Century' will focus on the great composers of jazz music. In a packed programme the group will cover compositions by composers including Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Julian Joseph and EST. Tickets cost £8 and are available via www.sheringhamlittletheatre.co.uk
January 2007: New regular solo performances for Robin in London
Robin will be playing regular solo performances at two London venues. Long-standing Covent Garden restaurant PJs has asked Robin to perform twice a month and upmarket Chinese restaurant Mr Wing in Earls Court has also asked Robin for regular performances. See the gigs page for dates.
November 2006: Robin is front page news in Time Out
Robin (and pub sing-alongs) are the number one thing to do in London according to Time Out's front cover feature about keeping entertained in London. Robin took part in a photo shoot and appears in the number one slot in a feature entitled '101 Things to do in London' in the November 15th issue of the famous magazine. See the media coverage page for a scan of the article.
September 2006: A new regular solo gig for Robin in London playing traditional jazz and pub music
Robin will be performing every Wednesday at the new William IV pub in N1. Robin has been asked to play a range of traditional jazz and popular pub favourites to compliment the pub's fantastic ambience. See the gigs page for more information.
August 2006: Public gigs lined up at the Hog in Armour in Norwich
Following a busy summer of private performances, Robin's function group, Pinstripe Suit, has been asked to perform regularly at The Hog In Armour in Norwich's city centre. Quickly proving itself to be one of the top music venues in the city, Pinstripe Suit will bring popular vocal jazz and funk to the venue. See the gigs page for more information.
May 2006: The Robin Phillips Quartet becomes a Sextet
Following increasing demand for ensemble performances Robin has added two musicians to his existing quartet to make a six-piece band. The Robin Phillips Sextet, also known as Pinstripe Suit, now includes a female vocalist and a trumpet player. The ensemble is available for jazz venues, weddings, and functions, see the contact page for more information.
May 2006: JMT to perform at the Aldeburgh Festival
Following a sell-out performance alongside Roger Lloyd Pack at the Sheringham Little Theatre, the Jehane Markham Trio is to perform at the Aldburgh Fringe. Featuring Robin on piano and Graeme Howell on bass, the duo will accompany Jehane's original poetry and include the new 'London Series'.
April 2006: Twice-weekly performances at Ivory's restaurant in The Assembly House.
Robin is now performing twice a week in what must be Norwich's most beautiful restaurant. Every Tuesday lunchtime (12-2pm) and Friday evening (8-10pm), Robin provides mellow jazz piano on the in-house Bluthner grand piano under the chandeliers. Visit www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk for more details or call 07947 427250 to book a table.
April 2006: Robin teams up with actor Roger Lloyd-Pack for the third time
Following great success putting the works of Keats and Blake to music. Robin and long-term bass partner Graeme Howell take the challenge of T.S.Elliot's The Wasteland in their latest project with the world-famous actor. On May 6th the unlikely trio will perform the project at the Sheringham Little Theatre in Norfolk. For more info see the 'gigs' page or visit www.northnorfolk.org/little theatre.
April 2006: New material to be performed by the Jehane Markham Trio featuring Robin on piano.
Now a regular performing team, Robin and Graeme Howell continue their work with acclaimed poet and playwright, Jehane Markham. At their next performance in a double bill with Roger Lloyd-Pack on May 6th, JMT will perform their new jazz-poetry London Suite. For more info see the 'gigs' page or visit www.northnorfolk.org/little theatre.
March 2006: Robin teams up with two female vocalists
After a series of auditions in March, Robin has selected two female vocalists for upcoming duo gigs. Laura White and Kirsty Jarvis will team up with Robin for duo gigs throughout 2006. The first of these will feature Laura White on Saturday 13th May in a Jazz Night at The Assembly House in Norwich.
March 2006: The Robin Phillips Quartet is born
Following a month of searching and a series of auditions, Robin has announced the members of his new jazz quartet. An international line-up of musicians will take to the stage with Robin for gigs throughout 2006. Virtuoso saxophonist and flautist Matt Mckay heads up the group's front line, with Czech bassist Vilem Hais on acoustic bass and Chicago-born drummer Danny Howard keeping things swinging on drums. The group are currently in rehearsals and the first performance of the Robin Phillips Quartet is set for June.
Feb 2006: Robin looking for band members
An increasing demand for Robin to headline at events has led to the need for a band to be formed. Robin is looking to find energetic, talented jazz musicians on the following instruments: drums, acoustic bass, sax, and female vocal. Players will need to be available to gig in Norfolk and London throughout 2006. See contact page for how to get in touch.
February 2006: Performance at Reeds of Tombland
Robin returns to Reeds on Friday 17th February following popular demand after an earlier performance at the member's club in Norwich's Tombland.
February 2006: Valentine's special
Robin inspired an intimate audience on Sat 11th February when he performed a specially chosen set of classic jazz love songs at the Assembly House in Norwich.
February 2006: Great show
Magnetic attraction seemed everywhere this month, especially at The Magnets performances at London's Riverside Studios where Robin caught a performance of the great a cappella band, rubbing shoulders with Elle Macpherson who was also there to check out the group.
February 2006: A new start
Due to increased gigs and a desire to have more time for promoting and rehersing, Robin finally left his day job behind at the end of January to concentrate on his music career 100% in 2006!
January 2006: A flying start to the new year
January was packed with gigs with Robin, seeing him perform at Centre Parcs, every week at The Glasshouse chain of Wetherspoons, as well as regular gigs in Norwich. He also had time to check out Julian Jospeh's latest quartet performance (sans guitarist), an awesome display of ability as always and Mark Mondesir was absolutely jazzin' out on drums, surely one of the best jazz drummers in the world!
December 2005: Merry Christmas one and all!!
November 2005: New video demo recorded
Following interest from agents for work overseas, Robin was prompted to come up with a video demo to enable agents and venues to see him at work. Since it was done we thought we'd add it to the music page of the website for everyone's enjoyment, have a look and see what you think!
October 2005: More gigs
This month, Robin performed again with his poetry/jazz collective JMT and Roger Lloyd Pack at the River Studios in West Acre, Norfolk and also featured in a Jazz Dinner night at The Assembly House in Norwich.
October 2005: BBC Radio and website feature
Robin was interviewed for the BBC website this month and appeared on Andy Archer's BBC Radio Norfolk show on Sunday 2nd October (see media coverage for full articles and audio clips). Whilst on Andy's show Robin talked about his upcoming gigs and played tracks from his new album, The Last Bar.
September 2005: Robin featured in The Stage
The national entertainment newspaper The Stage featured Robin in its Show People section on 22 September. See the biography page for the piece.
August 2005: Norwich shops get behind the new album
Nine shops in the heart of Norwich are acting as outlets for Robin's new album, The Last Bar. Well established independent music shop Prelude Music, on St Giles Street, has included Robin's album in its new jazz section where it is selling very well. Wine bars, The Last Wine Bar and Bedfords, are also selling the album. Music shops including Music Room on St Benedict's Street, Elkin Music and Gibson Music are also stocking the CD. The King of Hearts arts centre is also proving to be a popular stockist for the album. For a full list of shops selling the album see the 'order' page on this website.
July 2005: The media cotton on to a good thing
Robin has been the focus of much media attention surrounding the launch of his new CD.He was featured in the EDP Centro supplement on Friday 15th July following an interview with feature writer Jon Welch from the paper. On the same day The Last Bar received three star approval from jazz reviewer David Wakefield in the Event supplement of the EDP. Robin performed live on BBC Radio Norfolk on the Graham Bernard show on July 1st ahead of the CD launch and was interviewed by BBC Look East TV presenter, Jenny Kirk. Pictures from the launch party were also featured in a special piece about the event in the EDP's Saturday supplement on 30th July. The monthly glossy Norfolk Magazine is also rumoured to be featuring Robin in an upcoming edition.
July 2005: The Last Bar is launched
Over 100 people attended the launch party of Robin's new album, The Last Bar, on July 16th. The event was held at Café Bar Marzano in The Forum in Norwich city centre where Robin performed tracks from his new CD and also took part in a signing session. The event was used to thank the many people that had contributed to the album and special guests were presented with unique framed versions of The Last Bar as mementos.
June 2005: New CD, The Last Bar, to be launched on July 16th
Robin's new solo CD, The Last Bar, will be launched on July 16th and will include 14 awesome versions of jazz standards. The CD mixes vocal numbers with intricate solo piano tunes, which demonstrate Robin's versatility as a musician and singer. No hiding behind other musicians, this solo album shows why Robin is likely to be one of the country's best known jazz musicians in the near future.
Buy the CD now by going to the order page, only £10 plus p&p for over an hour's worth of great new versions of classic jazz tunes.
June 2005: Robin secures six months of regular slots at Norwich's premier piano jazz bar - Café Bar Marzano
From July, people can be sure to not miss performances by the UK's newest jazz sensation, following confirmation of regular slots for Robin at Café Bar Marzano in The Forum in Norwich city centre.
On the second Saturday of every month Robin will perform tracks from his new album, The Last Bar, as well as perform new solo piano and vocal tunes from 8pm.
On the last Thursday of each month Robin will perform as part of Adnams' new jazz nights at Café Bar Marzano. Each month Robin will be joined by another fantastic jazz musician as they delve into the world of jazz greats from last century. Already confirmed to join Robin are sensational young vocalist Rhiannon Bradbury, Czech Republic bass player Vilem Hais, and energetic trombone player, Chris Mills. Check out the gigs page for further details.
June 2005: Robin's new website is launched
Robin's new website has been launched to accompany his new CD, The Last Bar.
www.robinphillipsmusic.co.uk features all the latest information about Robin. It includes downloadable tracks from the new CD and opportunities for people to join the new emailing list to keep up to date with Robin's career. Designed to mirror the look of the new CD, the fantastic new website, developed by interactive gurus at Ben Sturgess Ltd, will continue to develop as Robin's career takes off. People can ask questions about Robin by emailing info@robinphillipsmusic.co.uk.
May 2005: Robin to perform with TV and film legend - Roger Lloyd Pack
As part of the Salthouse 05 festival, Robin will join with his favourite bass player Graeme Howell, to provide improvised jazz support to famed British actor Roger Lloyd Pack and published poet, Jehane Markham in Salthouse Church, North Norfolk on July 31st.
Roger Lloyd Pack's widespread UK fame was sealed following parts on TV such as Trigger in Only Fools and Horses and Owen in The Vicar of Dibly and has recently finished filming the new Harry Potter film in which he plays Barty Crouch.
Jehane Markham is a poet and playwright who has recently released her new poetry collection, 30 Poems.
Robin performs with Graeme and Jehane Markham in a modern poetry jazz collective called JMT (Jehane Markham Trio), in which Jehane's poetry performs a rhythmic role in the trio. See below for details of the group's recording to be available later in 2005.
For more information about Jehane Markham visit www.roughwinds.co.uk.
May 2005: Robin snaps up new management as career takes off
Robin has joined forces with marketing expert, Tara Mallinson, to take his playing and recording career to the next level. Formerly brand executive at Adnams, Tara has stepped over into the entertainment business to help launch Robin's career onto the international jazz stage.
May 2005: CD artwork and design developed
Robin has teamed up with awesome young designer, Simon Griffith, to create the look of his new CD and promotional print work. Simon took an early cut of the album and the photography of Mark Tristam Lawrence and set to work to create the imagery for Robin's new CD, The Last Bar. Formerly a designer of rugby clothing at Samurai, Simon's work today takes him into a variety of different industries and he enters the world of jazz for the first time on this project.
April 2005: New solo CD finishes editing stages
Following months of recording, the editing, mixing and mastering of Robin's new CD, The Last Bar, was finished this week by GWR multi-award-winning radio producer Mark 'Brainz' Hitchings. Robin and Mark have worked together for years on different projects and Mark couldn't wait to take up the opportunity to work on Robin's latest album.
“My part was easy, the music and singing was so good to begin with, Robin nailed a great set of performances on the recording so there wasn't much for me to do when he sent me the original cuts. Robin's natural talent and ability made finishing the album just a simple process of cleaning it all up a little,” said Mark.
April 2005: The solo album is named
Robin's new solo CD, to be launched during the summer, will be called The Last Bar.
Originally with the working title of Me and My Piano, The Last Bar was felt to encapsulate the type of venues that would provide a suitable home for the music of Robin's latest recordings. The many different meanings of the title along with the image of a basement jazz bar in the early hours of the morning with Robin playing the piano in the corner helped to provide the new name for the CD.
March 2005: The Panel of Judges set to work
Early mixes of Robin's currently untitled new solo CD were passed to a select group of individuals for feedback and title suggestions this week. The CD was sent to a broad range of people of different ages and musical tastes for honest feedback.
March 2005: Recording takes place as part of JMT (Jehane Markham Trio) with new jazz arrangements
Robin has teamed up with his favourite bass player, Graeme Howell, and phenomenal British poet, Jehane Markham, to record an eclectic album which fuses solo poetry, jazz duo numbers and trio pieces in which Robin and Graeme support Jehane's poetry with arrangements of classic jazz standards.
Robin will perform with Jehane and Graeme in the summer and the CD will be available to buy later this year.
For further information about Jehane Markham visit www.roughwinds.co.uk
December 2004: New solo album recording finished
This week, Robin finished the recording of his currently untitled new solo CD. The final version will include over 12 new versions of jazz standards and will set the jazz world alight in 2005 when released in the summer.
November 2004: Photo shoot in Norwich's city centre as work starts on the visuals for the new solo album
Talented photographer Mark Tristam Lawrence and Robin hit the streets of Norwich this week to take part in a photo shoot for the cover design for Robin's new solo album. Norwich's famed marketplace, and the various parks in and around Norwich as well as the city's premier piano bar, Café Bar Marzano set the scene for the artistic shots which will form the back bone of the currently untitled new CD.
August 2004: Recording starts for Robin's new solo jazz album
This week Robin went into the studio for the first time in two years to start laying down tracks for his new CD. Having worked in varied jazz groups over the past few years, Robin has decided to take full control of his next project by working alone on a piano vocal jazz standards album. Recording is taking place at The Chapel and will also be worked on at the repmusic studios, both in Norwich.
GIGS LISTINGS
- UPCOMING GIGS -
- Wednesday 19th November -
Solo piano performance - Browns, West India
Quay, London, 18:00 - 21:00
- Friday 21st November -
Solo vocal performance - Millennium
Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday 26th November -
Solo piano performance - Browns, West India
Quay, London, 18:00 - 21:00
2008 FULL GIG LISTINGS
JANUARY 2008
Tuesday 1st January - Solo piano performance - Simpson's in the Strand, The Strand, London, 18:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 2nd January - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 3rd January - Solo piano performance - Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Henry's Bar, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Friday 4th January - Duo vocal performace with Kirsty Jarvis - Delia's (Delia Smith's restaurant), Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, 19:30 - 23:00
Saturday 5th January - Trio performance - Brasted's Barn, Framlingham Pigot, Norfolk, Private function
Monday 7th January - Solo piano performance - Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Henry's Bar, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Tuesday 8th January - 'Jazz Lunch' solo piano performance - Ivory's Restaurant, The Assembly House, Norwich, 12:00 - 14:00
Wednesday 9th January - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 10th January - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 11th January - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Saturday 12th January - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Sunday 13th January - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - San Carlo restaurant, Highgate High Street, Highgate, London, 12:30 - 16:00
Monday 14th January - Solo piano performance - Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Henry's Bar, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Tuesday 15th January - Solo piano performance - Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Henry's Bar, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Wednesday 16th January - Solo vocal performance - Smollensky's on the Strand, The Strand, London, 19:15 - 21:15
Thursday 17th January - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 18th January - Duo vocal performace with Kirsty Jarvis - Delia's (Delia Smith's restaurant), Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, 19:30 - 23:00
Saturday 19th January - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing restaurant, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Thursday 24th January - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 25th January - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing restaurant, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Saturday 26th January - Trio vocal performance - Shanghai Blues jazz club, Holborn, London, 19:30 - 23:30
Sunday 27th January - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - San Carlo restaurant, Highgate High Street, Highgate, London, 12:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 29th January - 'Jazz Lunch' solo piano performance - Ivory's Restaurant, The Assembly House, Norwich, 12:00 - 14:00
Wednesday 30th January - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 31st January - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
FEBRUARY 2008
Friday 1st February - Duo vocal performace with Kirsty Jarvis - Delia's (Delia Smith's restaurant), Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, 19:30 - 23:00
Saturday 2nd February - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing restaurant, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Monday 11th February - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 12th February - 'Jazz Lunch' solo piano performance - Ivory's Restaurant, The Assembly House, Norwich, 12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 12th February - Trio vocal performance - Private Function, Cambridge
Thursday 14th February - VALENTINE'S DAY - Solo vocal performance - Shanghai Blues jazz club, Holborn, London, 20:00 - 23:00
Friday 15th February - 'Jazz Lunch' solo piano performance - Ivory's Restaurant, The Assembly House, Norwich, 12:00 - 14:00
Friday 15th February - Duo vocal performance with Kirsty Jarvis - Reeds Private Members Club, Tombland, Norwich, 21:00 - 00:00
Saturday 16th February - Hoppin' Robin Night with Andy Cahn on Sax - William IV, Shepherdess Walk, N1, 20:30 - 23:00
Monday 18th February - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 19th February - Solo piano performance - Browns, Old Jewry, Bank, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 21st February - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 22nd February - Duo vocal performace with Kirsty Jarvis - Delia's (Delia Smith's restaurant), Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, 19:30 - 23:00
Saturday 23rd February - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing restaurant, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Sunday 24th February - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - San Carlo restaurant, Highgate High Street, Highgate, London, 12:30 - 16:00
Monday 25th February - Solo Piano performance - Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30pm
Wednesday 27th Febnruary- Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 28th Febnruary - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 29th February - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bass) - Shanghai Blues jazz club, Holborn, London, 19:30 - 22:15
MARCH 2008
Sunday 2nd March - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - RAC Club, Pall Mall, London, 12:30 - 16:00 - Members Only
Tuesday 4th March - 'Jazz Lunch' solo piano performance - Ivory's Restaurant, The Assembly House, Norwich, 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday 6th March - Solo Performance - The Georgian Restaurant, Harrods Department Store, Knightsbridge, London, 12:30 - 17:30
Thursday 6th March - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 7th March - Duo performance with vocalist Laura White - Dunston Hall, Ipswich Road, Norwich, eve - Private Function
Sunday 9th March - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - RAC Club, Pall Mall, London, 12:30 - 16:00 - Members Only
Tuesday 11th March - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 13th March - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing restaurant, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Friday 14th March - Duo vocal performace with Kirsty Jarvis - Delia's (Delia Smith's restaurant), Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, 19:30 - 23:00
Saturday 15th March - Make Mine A Double - Duo vocal performance with Andy Cahn (sax) - William IV, Shepherdess Walk, N1, 20:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 18th March - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 19th March - Solo piano performance - Henry's Bar, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Thursday 20th March - Solo piano performance - Henry's Bar, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Friday 21st March - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bass) - Shanghai Blues, Holborn, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Saturday 22nd March - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Sunday 23rd March - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - San Carlo restaurant, Highgate High Street, Highgate, London, 12:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 25th March - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 26th March - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 27th March - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing restaurant, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Friday 28th March - Duo vocal performace with Kirsty Jarvis - Delia's (Delia Smith's restaurant), Norwich City Football Club, Carrow Road, Norwich, 19:30 - 23:00
Saturday 29th March - Pinstripe Suit, Robin's six-piece swing band - Private Function
Sunday 30th March - Pinstripe Suit, Robin's six-piece swing band - Hog Inn Armour, Charing Corss, Norwich, 20:30 - 23:00
APRIL 2008
Tuesday 1st April - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 2nd April - Jehane Markham Trio - Poetry and Jazz - Birdsong, The Cross Kings, N1, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 3rd April - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 4th April - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Saturday 5th April - Trio vocal performance - Shanghai Blues jazz club, Holborn, London, 19:30 - 23:00
Sunday 6th April - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - San Carlo restaurant, Highgate High Street, Highgate, London, 12:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 8th April - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 9th April - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Thursday 10th April - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 15th April - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 16th April - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Thursday 17th April - Solo vocal performance - Churchill's, Churchill Hotel, Portman Sq, London, 19:00 - 00:00
Friday 18th April - Solo vocal performance - Churchill's, Churchill Hotel, Portman Sq, London, 19:00 - 00:00
Tuesday 22nd April - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 23rd April - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 24th April - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 25th April - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Saturday 26th April - Make Mine A Double - Duo vocal performance with Andy Cahn (sax) - William IV, Shepherdess Walk, N1, 20:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 29th April - 'Jazz Lunch' solo piano performance - Ivory's Restaurant, The Assembly House, Norwich, 12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 29th April - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 30th April - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
MAY 2008
Thursday 1st May - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Friday 2nd May - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bass) - Shanghai Blues, Holborn, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Saturday 3rd May - Solo vocal performance - Churchill's, Churchill Hotel, Portman Sq, London, 19:00 - 00:00
Sunday 4th May - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - San Carlo restaurant, Highgate High Street, Highgate, London, 12:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 6th May - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 7th May - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 8th May - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Friday 9th May - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 21:00 - 01:00
Saturday 10th May - Solo vocal performance - Churchill's, Churchill Hotel, Portman Sq, London, 19:00 - 00:00
Wednesday 14th May - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Thursday 15th May - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Wednesday 21st May - Solo performance - Georgian Restaurant, Harrods, Knightsbridge, London, 12:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 21st May - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 23rd May - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Saturday 24th May - Make Mine A Double - Duo vocal performance with Andy Cahn (sax) - William IV, Shepherdess Walk, N1, 20:00 - 23:00
Sunday 25th May - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bs) - RAC Club, Pall Mall, 12:30 - 16:00 (Members Only)
Tuesday 27th May - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 28th May - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 29th May - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 30th May - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
JUNE 2008
Tuesday 3rd June - 'Jazz Lunch' solo piano performance - Ivory's Restaurant, The Assembly House, Norwich, 12:00 - 14:00
Wednesday 4th June - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 5th June - Solo piano performance - Henry's Bar, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Friday 6th June - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Saturday 7th June - Robin Phillips Trio - Charity Fundraising Gig, St Catherine's Church, Norwich, eve
Sunday 8th June - Pinstripe Suit, Robin's six-piece swing band - Hog Inn Armour, Charing Corss, Norwich, 20:30 - 23:30
Tuesday 10th June - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 11th June - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 12th June - Solo piano performance - Henry's Bar, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Saturday 14th June - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Sunday 15th June - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bs) - RAC Club, Pall Mall, 12:30 - 16:00 (Members Only)
Tuesday 17th June - 'Jazz Lunch' solo piano performance - Ivory's Restaurant, The Assembly House, Norwich, 12:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 17th June - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 18th June - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 19th June - Solo piano performance - Henry's Bar, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Friday 20th June - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bass) - Shanghai Blues, Holborn, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Saturday 21st June - Make Mine A Double - Duo vocal performance with Andy Cahn (sax) - William IV, Shepherdess Walk, N1, 20:00 - 23:00
Sunday 22nd June - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - San Carlo restaurant, Highgate High Street, Highgate, London, 12:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 24th June - Duo Performance - Private Launch, Sainsbury Centre, Norwich, eve
Wednesday 25th June - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 26th June - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Friday 27th June - The Robin Phillips Sextet - The Great Songwriters of Jazz - Wymondham Music Festival, eve. www.wymfesitval.org.uk
JULY 2008
Friday 4th July - Pinstripe Suit - Robin's six-piece swing band - Private Function
Saturday 5th July - Pinstripe Suit - Robin's six-piece swing band - Private Function
Sunday 6th July - Robin Phillips Trio performance - Private Function
Wednesday 9th July - Jehane Markham Trio - Poetry and Jazz Performance - Ledbury Festival
Friday 11th June - Solo vocal performance - Mr Wing, Old Brompton Road, Earl's Court, London, 20:15 - 23:45
Saturday 12th July - Trio Performance with Kirsty Jarvis and Vilem hais - Shangha Blues jazz club, Holborn, London, 19:30 - 23:15
Sunday 13th July - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - San Carlo restaurant, Highgate High Street, Highgate, London, 12:30 - 16:00
Monday 14th July - Solo performance - Simpson's in the Strand, London, 18:30 - 22:30
Tuesday 15th July - Solo performance - Simpson's in the Strand, London, 18:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 16th July - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 18th July - Solo piano performance - Henry's Bar, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Gloucester Road, London, 17:30 - 20:30
Saturday 19th July - Make Mine A Double - Duo vocal performance with Andy Cahn (sax) - William IV, Shepherdess Walk, N1, 20:00 - 23:00
Sunday 20th July - Solo piano performance - Browns, Butler's Wharf, London, 13:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 22nd July - Solo piano performance - Browns, West India Quay, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 23rd July - Solo piano performance - Browns, Old Jewry, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 24th July - Solo piano performance - Browns, Butler's Wharf, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Friday 25th July - Solo vocal performance - Churchill's, Churchill Hotel, Portman Sq, London, 19:00 - 00:00
Sunday 27th July - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (ac. bass) - San Carlo restaurant, Highgate High Street, Highgate, London, 12:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 29th July - Solo piano performance - Browns, Butler's Wharf, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 30th July - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday 31st July - Solo piano performance - The Dorchester Hotel, The Promonade, London, 14:30 - 19:15
AUGUST 2008
Saturday 1st August - Solo Performance - Shanghai Blues jazz club, Holborn, London, 19:30 - 23:15
Saturday 2nd August - Make Mine A Double - Duo vocal performance with Andy Cahn (sax) - William IV, Shepherdess Walk, N1, 20:00 - 23:00
Sunday 3rd August - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bs) - RAC Club, Pall Mall, 12:30 - 16:00 (Members Only)
Friday 15th August - Robin Phillips Trio Performance - Private Function, eve
Saturday 16th August - Solo Performance - Shanghai Blues jazz club, Holborn, London, 19:30 - 23:15
Tuesday 19th August - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 20th August - Solo piano performance - Browns, Old Jewry, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Thursday 21st August - Solo piano performance - Browns, Butler's Wharf, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Saturday 23rd August - Duo Performance - Private Function, 12:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 26th August - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 27th August - Solo piano performance - Browns, Old Jewry, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Thursday 28th August - Solo performance - Simpson's in the Strand, London, 18:30 - 22:30
Friday 29th August - Trio performance with Vilem Hais and Gareth Lumbers - Private Function
Saturday 30th August - Pinstripe Suit - Robin's six-piece swing band - Private Function
Sunday 31st August - Pinstripe Suit - Robin's six-piece swing band - Private Function
SEPTEMBER 2008
Tuesday 2nd September - Solo performance - Simpson's in the Strand, London, 18:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 3rd September - Solo piano performance - Browns, Old Jewry, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Thursday 4th September - Solo vocal performance - RAC Club, Pall Mall, 19:00 - 22:30 (Members Only)
Tuesday 9th September - Solo vocal performance - RAC Club, Pall Mall, 19:00 - 22:30 (Members Only)
Wednesday 10th September - Solo piano performance - Browns, Old Jewry, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Thursday 11th September - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Saturday 13th September - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 21:00 - 01:00
Tuesday 16th September - Solo piano performance - Browns, St Martin's Lane, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Wednesday 17th September - Solo piano performance - Browns, Old Jewry, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 18th September - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Friday 19th September - Solo Piano Performance - Private Function
Sunday 21st September - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bs) - RAC Club, Pall Mall, 12:30 - 16:00 (Members Only)
Tuesday 23rd September - Solo piano performance - Browns, Old Jewry, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 24th September - Solo piano performance - Browns, Old Jewry, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 25th September - Solo piano performance - Browns, Butler's Wharf, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Saturday 27th September - Solo piano performance - Waldorf Hotel Foyer, Aldwich, London, 18:00 - 20:00
Sunday 28th September - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bs) - RAC Club, Pall Mall, 12:30 - 16:00 (Members Only)
OCTOBER 2008
Friday 3rd October - Pinstripe Suit - Robin's six-piece swing band - Private Function
Friday 10th October - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 16th October - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Friday 17th October - Trio Performance with Vilem Hais (bass) and Kirsty Jarvis (Voice) - Think Pink charity ball - Private Function
Saturday 18th October - Pinstripe Suit - Robin's six piece swing band - Hog Inn Armour, Norwich, 20:00 - 23:00
Sunday 19th October - Pinstripe Suit - Robin's six-piece swing band - Hog Inn Armour, Norwich, 20:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 21st October - Solo piano performance - Browns, West India Quay, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 22nd October - Solo piano performance - Browns, Mayfair, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 23rd October - Solo piano performance - Browns, Butler's Wharf, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Saturday 25th October - Solo piano performance - Browns, Butler's Wharf, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Tuesday 28th October - Solo piano performance - Browns, West India Quay, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 29th October - Solo piano performance - Browns, Mayfair, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 30th October - Solo piano performance - Browns, Butler's Wharf, London, 19:30 - 22:30
Friday 31st October - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 21:00 - 01:00
NOVEMBER 2008
Wednesday 5th November - Solo piano performance - Browns, West India Quay, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 6th November - Duo performance with Andrew Cahn (Sax) - The Underbar, Hardy's Brasserie and Wine Bar, 53 Dorset Street, Marylebone, London, 19:30 - 23:30
Saturday 8th November - Duo performance with Paul Moylan - Claridges, London, 18:30 - 22:30
Sunday 9th November - Duo vocal performance with Vilem Hais (bs) - RAC Club, Pall Mall, 12:30 - 16:00 (Members Only)
Tuesday 11th November - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 12th November - Solo piano performance - Browns, West India Quay, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 13th November - Duo performance with Andrew Cahn (Sax) - The Underbar, Hardy's Brasserie and Wine Bar, 53 Dorset Street, Marylebone, London, 19:30 - 23:30
Saturday 15th November - Trio performance with Vilem Hais and Kirsty Jarvis - Private Function
Sunday 16th November - Duo performance with Kirsty Jarvis - Broadhouse Hotel, Norfolk, 12:00 - 3:00
Wednesday 19th November - Solo piano performance - Browns, West India Quay, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Thursday 20th November - Duo performance with Andrew Cah (Sax) - The Underbar, Hardy's Brasserie and Wine Bar, 53 Dorset Street, Marylebone, London, 19:30 - 23:30
Friday 21st November - Solo vocal performance - Millennium Mayfair, Grosvenor Sq, London, 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 26th November - Solo piano performance - Browns, West India Quay, London, 18:00 - 21:00
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