Phil Donkin

Another British International star returns with American sidemen

Phil Donkin made a name throughout the UK in the few years following his graduation. Since then he has worked for years in New York and then based himself in Berlin to play all over Europe.
He now has experience playing with the best musicians in the world yet is rarely seen in his home country.
Sunderland native Phil Donkin is one of the most in demand bassists in the World, and is embarking on his first UK tour as a bandleader promoting the release of 'The Gate,' his debut album for Whirlwind Recordings. The album features some of the most exciting talent in NYC, Ben Wendel, Glenn Zaleski & Jochen Rückert. The touring musicians are 50 / 50 U K / USA and will be up for a night of highly exciting, creative music .

'The Gate' is a work of extraordinary depth and maturity. Bursting with wit and intelligence, the pieces are navigated expertly by the four members, displaying a complex array of textures.

Special mention though, to bassist Phil Donkin, who held down two sets of highenergy jazz before revealing his light- fingered dexterity on the encore. (Mike Hobart FT)

Phil Donkin - bass
Glen Zaleski - piano
Julian Siegel - tenor saxophone
Colin Stranahan - drums