Flip Phillips
American jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player (1915–2001)
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Summary
Flip Phillips was born on March 26, 1915[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on August 17, 2001[3], in Fort Lauderdale[4]. He worked as a clarinetist[5], jazz musician[6], saxophonist[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. John Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: jazz[13]
- Record label: Verve Records[14], Candid Records[15], Chiaroscuro Records[16], Clef Records[17]
- Commons category: Flip Phillips[18]
- Family name: Phillips[19]
- Given name: Flip[20]
- Instrument: clarinet[21], saxophone[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
Why It Matters
Flip Phillips has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Flip Phillips born?
Flip Phillips was born in Brooklyn[2].
Where did Flip Phillips die?
Flip Phillips passed away in Fort Lauderdale[4].
What did Flip Phillips do for work?
Flip Phillips worked as a clarinetist[5], jazz musician[6], saxophonist[7], and musician[8].