Artist description "...Clark has an original style that weaves elements of acid jazz and R&B with bright hooks, wonderful funk vocals and a pop edge."--riffage.com

Music Style Blue-eyed Soul

Musical Influences Many and Varied

Similar Artists Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Daryl Hall, George Michael

Artist History NEW YORK--One man wonder Philip Clark, composes, sings, orchestrates and produces a genuine contribution to the R & B craft with "The State of Blue Eyed Soul." Influenced by the legacies of maestros Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Daryl Hall and Michael McDonald, Clark undeniably heralds the new millenium of R & B. Boasting remarkable natural talent, deep-rooted soulfulness, and driven by an intense work ethic, Clark has already earned well-deserved praise. Charted internationally, He has received rave reviews from Billboard Magazine, MP3.com, and Listen.com. Singles from "The State of Blue-Eyed Soul," have already occupied Top-10 positions on internet Urban/R&B charts, and are regularly featured on MP3.com, Riffage.com, Garageband.com, and Farmclub. Critics and fans love what they have heard. Although he hails from a small town in Wyoming, Philip Clark entered the world with rhythm & blues in his blood. By the age of fourteen he was already writing songs and rocking regularly in his Uncle Milt's quartet. Blessed with near perfect pitch, Philip continued to hone his craft with a formal degree in music and thereafter in some of Denver, Los Angeles', and NYC's hottest studios as a session ace and veteran producer. Consequently, you'll find Clark's name linked to a wide range of projects including full-length albums, EP's and record industry demos for a distinguished roster including Zulu Nation, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Repercussions, Afrikka Bambatta, and Groove Collective. But Philip Clark isn't one to remain behind the scenes. In addition to sharing the stage with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, in Las Vegas, and headlining the House of Blues in L.A, Clark is also a two-time winner of the Apollo Theatre's original world famous Amateur Night competition. You can find Philip Clark currently navigating the concrete canyons of New York City's hotspots with his band, "Dreamchilde." As keyboardist, sax-man and vocalist, Clark is joined by a multi-talented ensemble, including bassist Christopher North, urban-funk timepiece Casual-T, groove guitarist Oscar Bautista and smouldering backup vocalist Michael Ashanti. Their string of performances continue to energize the fervid, word-of-mouth uprising that is quickly developed around this budding star. With his intelligent, addictive grooves and smooth R & B repetoire, Philip Clark deserves to be heard. Sensual. Soulful. Pure ear candy.

Group Members Philip Clark - Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Saxophone Casual-T - Drums Christopher North - Bass Oscar Bautista - Guitar Michael Ashanti - Background Vocals

Instruments Keyboards, Saxophone, Vocals, Percussion

Albums The State of Blue-Eyed Soul

Press Reviews Internatioanlly charted remixer and producer.------"This radio-ready pop-R bears the subtle but powerful influences of warm-hearted '70s soul and ultra-cool London acid-jazz. Clark's silken tenor is low on histrionics; though he may be pleading, he ain't desperate, thank you very much."--listen.com-------"Phillip Clark 'Thinkin' Bout You' ***1/2. Ohhhhh, I like I like!!!!!!!!Nice R. I like the way you layered the sounds, always bringing new ideas in, new sounds, kept me interested. Think he likes Stevie Wonder? Naaaaaahhhhhhh. ha ha ha. Nice job.--Mark McInerney-------"One-man wonder Philip Clark does it all -- sax, keyboards, vocals and yes, even the production. An up-and-coming musician, Clark has an original style that weaves elements of acid jazz and R&B with bright hooks, wonderful funk vocals and a pop edge."--riffage.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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