Philip performing with Gabriela Krapf and Horns

Philip Powell, born 1969 in Christchurch, New Zealand, first child of Brigitte and Kit Powell

Studied trombone at Zurich Conservatorium (Teaching Diploma, Teacher: Alfred Kosak) and with Armin Bachmann in Bern. Further courses abroad: Siena Jazz and “Computer Arts Intensive” with George Lewis at the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. Performs as a free lance musician in numerous groups: Jazz, classic, new music and also as an alphornist. Teaches trombone in and around Zurich and also practices as a computer expert for Boltshauser Architects.

Many of Kit Powell’s works for trombone were written for Philip:

• Sonatina for Trombone and Piano (1986)
• Metamorphoses (1990)
• After Babel (1995, soprano, piano & brass ensemble: 2 trumpets, 2 trombones) texts by Michael Harlow
• Concerto for Trombone and Tuba (2001)
• WHALE for Trombone and Tape (1993)
• Das Ausland (2003, soprano & trombone) texts by Jürg Schubiger
• Verschiedene Tiere (1997, four songs for soprano, trombone and piano) texts by Jürg Schubiger