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Philip Hamilton
Jazz Vocalist
American
Philip Hamilton is an American jazz vocalist, composer, and musician whose inventive approach to vocal improvisation and world music has established him as a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz and educational spheres.
4 Signature RolesSignature Roles
Spotlight
Defining moments and milestones
Career Trajectory
Philip Hamilton emerged as a jazz vocalist through his co-founding of the Boston ensemble Full Circle, which secured recording contracts with Sony Records and established his credentials within the jazz idiom. The Washington Post noted his distinctive vocal approach, marked by unusual energy and inventiveness, positioning him within a lineage of contemporary jazz vocalists who blend technical facility with improvisational daring. His career has evolved to encompass composition, dance collaboration, and educational leadership, most notably through his role as Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, where he continues to shape emerging artists while maintaining an active performance and workshop schedule.
Career Highlight
2004 New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie) for Body of Work in Composition for Dance
Training & Education
Berklee College of Music
Principal Houses
Available Performances
Recordings featuring Philip Hamilton in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.