Phil Sparks is among the leading bassists in Seattle, having performed with nearly every top jazz group in the city. He records extensively with many of the Northwest's top names, and received a special mention as a star of the Seattle scene in the Feb. 94 issue of Down Beat.
In Seattle, Phil Sparks has been a member of groups led by Julian Priester, Ernestine Anderson, Wayne Horowitz, Floyd Standifer, Hadley Caliman, E.W. Wainwright, Jay Clayton, Jim Knapp, and Ricky Kelly. He has accompanied the following artists during Northwest engagements: Gene Harris, Roland Hanna, James Moody, Bobby Shew, Mose Allison, Art Lande, Joe Henderson, Javon Jackson, Teddy Edwards, and the Seattle Symphony.
While living in Colorado from 1976 to 1983, Sparks was a member of many groups, including "Visions," led by Jerry Granelli, "The Bruno Carr Ensemble," and the "Joe Bonner Trio." He also accompanied the following artists during Colorado engagements: Cedar Walton, Eddie Harris, Randy Weston, Jimmy Hopps, and Mose Allison.
Sparks has recorded with Jerry Granelli, Barry Wedgle, Rich Halley, Francis Vanek, Jay Clayton/Jim Knapp, Juhan Lee, Randy Halberstadt, Rick Mandyck, Jay Thomas, Woody Woodhouse, Clarence Acox, Floyd Standifer, Milo Petersen, Hans Fahling, Steve Griggs, Matt Jorgenson, The Plymouth Trio, Mark Lanegan, Akbar De Preist, and Peter Ross.
RECORDINGS FEATURING Phil Sparks
UP-COMING PERFORMANCES
| June 05, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny Seattle Jazz Vespers | First Baptist Church, Seattle , WA |
| June 11, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny Finnriver Farm & Cidery, Chimacum , WA |
| July 10, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny Heart of Anacortes, Anacortes , WA |
| July 15, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny The Seasons Performance Hall, Yakima , WA |
| July 20, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny New Traditions, Olympia , WA |
| July 21, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny Cellar Door, Port Townsend , WA |
| July 22, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny Live Stream from Boxley's, North Bend , WA |
| July 23, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny The Royal Room, Seattle , WA |
| Aug 05, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny North City Bistro, Shoreline , WA |
| Aug 07, 2022 - Dmitri Matheny Anacortes Arts Festival, Anacortes , WA |
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