Rooted in Texas funk, Alabama gospel, New Orleans jazz, and Nashville soul, Philip Lassiter is an 11-time Grammy Award-winning horn/string arranger and former section leader/arranger of Prince and the New Power Generation.

Currently based in Amsterdam, Philip has quickly garnered respect as the go-to arranger and trumpet player for iconic artists such as Prince, Kirk Franklin, Ariana Grande, Timbaland, Roberta Flack, Jill Scott, Kelly Rowland, Anderson Paak, Queen Latifah, Al Jarreau, Fred Hammond, The Isley Brothers, Cory Henry, My Morning Jacket, Lee Ann Womack, Big & Rich, and more.

Philip has performed on stages around the world, such as the Essence Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, Jam Cruise 2020, United Center Chicago, North Sea Jazz Festival Curacao, Bonnaroo, Titan Stadium, The World Cafe in Philadelphia, Arsenio Hall, Jimmy Kimmel, and Jimmy Fallon.

It was in Nashville that Phillip formed his 14-piece soul/funk band 'Philthy,' which is representative of his working relationships with the best players and performers in Nashville, New York, and L.A., including American Idol superstar Elliott Yamin and Dutch-Caribbean sensation Josephine Rojer.

Now based firmly within the EU, Philthy has been seen and heard on the region’s biggest festival stages, not least North Sea Jazz and Black Sea Jazz. Imbued with the soul of a musical saviour and the manic energy of a deliciously decadent devil, this is a high-energy live show that can't be missed, and being the son of a preacher, Philthy learned how to captivate an audience, and he’s taken that spirit on his own unique mission ever since. With the humour and lyrical flow of Slim Shady, Philthy could be the love child of Andre 3000 and Aretha Franklin, with James Brown laying down the blessing.

His nearly ten years in Dallas allowed him to be mentored by some of the most talented musicians in the world, such as Bernard Wright, Bobby Sparks, and Keith Anderson, among many others, who influenced his thinking in the best possible way.

Bringing together deep groove, rich musicianship and infectious energy, Philip Lassiter's live show is a masterclass in modern funk, soul and jazz. Discover the funk phenomenon for yourself and bring this incredible band to your stages soon. You will not be disappointed.