Artist description Phil Hawkins - drums, steelpans

Music Style Caribbean/Latin Jazz

Musical Influences Jazz, Caribbean, Afro-Cuban & Brazilian, Classical

Similar Artists Andy Narell, Yellowjackets, Monty Alexander, Paquito D'Rivera, Toots Thielemans

Instruments Steelpans

Albums 1. Toco Pan Y Bateria! 2. The Cosmic Buzz

Press Reviews "a cool mixture of caribbean, jazz and latin music in which Hawkins' steelpans star." - Rhonda Holman, The Wichita Eagle "Hawkins' arrangements are full of surprises. . . rhythmic and harmonic complexities abound." - Panlime Magazine"Phil Hawkins' soloing is fabulous and worthy of note." - Lisa Rogers, Percussive Notes "an astounding tour de force." Esther Groves - The Kansan

Additional Info Books and Sheet Music for Steelbands

Location Oakland, CA - USA

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