Barre Phillips

was born in San Francisco in 1934.

He works as a composer and performer in the fields of film, dance and theatre. He has written music for various films – Robert Kramer, Jacques Rivette, William Friedkin, Marcel Camus… and dance scores for Carolyn Carlson at the Paris Opera.

His many years of musical experience encompass various musical styles from Coleman Hawkins to Derek Bailey. In the 70s he played with John Surman and Stu Martin in the legendary group “The Trio”, with whom he performed worldwide.

He gives solo concerts and leads workshops. Recordings and concerts with Archie Shepp, Lee Konitz, Chick Corea, George Russell, Ralph Towner, Charlie Mariano, Anthony Braxton, Evan Parker, Michel Portal, Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman, Paul Bley, Jimmy Guiffre, Albert Mangelsdorf, Pierre Favre, Leonhard Bernstein, Terje Rypdal, Benny Golson, Barry Guy, among others. ….

His music is documented on over 200 recordings, including ECM.