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Phil Upchurch
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About Me
Phil Upchurch has been a prominent figure in the blues, soul, R&B and jazz circles for more than 50 years.
A prolific guitarist whose distinctively funky, blues-steeped jazz style has graced over a thousand recordings across the popular music spectrum, the legendary Phil Upchurch has recorded 27 albums of his own leadership, as well as movie soundtracks. His own 1961 recording of “You Can’t Sit Down” went gold, selling over a million copies. Phil Upchurch has been a prominent figure in the blues, soul, R&B and jazz circles for more than 50 years. In addition to his work with the legendary Jimmy Smith, Upchurch's talents have teamed him with musical legends such as: Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan, Julio Iglesias, Ray Charles, Ramsey Lewis, Carmen McRae, George Benson, Donny Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, Carmen McRae, Marlena Shaw, Eddie Harris, Brother Jack McDuff, Joe Williams, Stan Getz, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington, Jr. and Wynton Kelly, among many others.
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This page was last updated on 2025-12-08.
