The power of brass horns

Phil Collins, primarily known for his successful career as a rock and pop musician, is not typically associated with leading a jazz band. However, Collins has occasionally incorporated jazz elements into his music, particularly in his solo work and collaborations with other artists.

One notable project where Phil Collins explored jazz influences was his album “A Hot Night in Paris,” released in 1999. On this album, Collins collaborated with a group of talented jazz musicians, including the legendary saxophonist and bandleader Quincy Jones. The album features live recordings of jazz standards and reimagined versions of some of Collins’s own songs, such as “Sussudio” and “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now).”

While “A Hot Night in Paris” showcases Collins’s admiration for jazz music and his ability to perform in a jazz context, it should be noted that he is primarily known for his contributions to rock, pop, and contemporary music genres. His jazz endeavors are more of a side project rather than a central focus of his musical career.

Overall, while Phil Collins may have dabbled in jazz from time to time, he is not considered a jazz musician in the traditional sense, and he does not lead a jazz band as part of his main musical endeavors.