PHIL KLEIN

Composer/Keyboardist

San Francisco Bay Area

 

 
 
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Look for “Elegant Woman”, a new release from The Bay Area's Smooth Jazz Maestro.

Something quite different this time out. A piece written exclusively for strings played by members of the SF Symphony.

An upbeat blending of classical and film music with a video to match its lively mood.

Phil Klein is an established composer and keyboardist from the San Francisco Bay Area.

With a unique blend of melodic grooves and infectious rhythms his music is a must-listen for fans of smooth jazz and fusion.

The debut album, "In the Hour of Shadows and Whispers," was a chart-topping success, featuring top-notch musicians from legendary bands like Santana, Doobie Brothers, Tower of Power, and Huey Lewis and the News. The sultry soprano sax of the title track, features the found a dedicated following in Italy. 

Klein's follow-up, "Cruise Control," released on Bobby Caldwell's Sin-Drome label, has amassed over 4 million streams on Pandora Radio, Spotify and Apple Music.

His music has been featured in hit TV shows like "NCIS" and "Damages,” in Europe with over 10,000 airings on The Weather Channel. 

His work extends beyond the realm of jazz as he has arranged three orchestral pieces: "Avinu Malkeinu," "Hatikvah," and "Kol Nidre and Variations," showcasing his versatility.

Recently he has collaborated with Brazilian guitar virtuoso, Itaiguara Brandão, creating a fusion of jazz and Latin rhythms on “Sparks and Fascination.”

 If you're a fan of smooth jazz, fusion, or orchestral music you’ll find the melodies to be infectious played with impeccable musicianship. Happy listening.

 

Latest release

“Elegant Woman” for Strings

Delicate, delightful, beautiful, moving!!

Love this!
— Samara Kester
 
 
 

Featuring Phil Klein - Keys . Itaiguara Brandáo - Bass/Guitar . Rafael Barata - Drums/Perc

 
Beautiful, Beautiful!! Romance is a lovely dance and this is an exquisite and worthy accompaniment.
— Jean Glenn
 

Featuring Grammy-Nominated violinst Alisa Rose, Oakland Symphony’s Beth Vandervennet on Cello and Brazilian acoustic guitar virtuso Itaiguara Brandáo.

 

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Sublime!!!
— Melissa Althea Alves
 
 
Love❤ it. So refreshing! The photography, the sounds and the theme bring you one step closer to nature. I listened the video a second time with my eyes closed and felt I was in Africa in the midst of the wilderness. Bravo!
— Kumar Gadamasetti
 
 

400,000 Streams

An exquisite acoustic guitar version of Moonlight and Grace performed by Brazilian guitar virtuoso, Itaiguara Brandáo.

Youtube … bit.ly/3xZfDi

 
 
 
 
This is “WONDEROUSLY BEAUTIFUL” I got in the balloon and went on a journey! Ahhhh, in my mind it’s magical and I love it❣️💙💛🥰
— Nancy Simpson
 

 
 
 
Awesome!!! Could sit back and listen to this all day.
— Denise Miron-Hebert
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Avinu Malkeinu - Hatikvah - Kol Nidre

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