A Hot Night in Paris
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A Hot Night in Paris is the only album by The Phil Collins Big Band
, released in 1999 by Atlantic Records
. Fronted by Genesis lead singer Phil Collins
, the album did not contain any singing. Instead, the album consisted of big band renditions of primarily Collins and Genesis
songs, with Collins remaining at the drums.
The album did not top the Billboard 200, although it did reach #3 on the jazz album chart.
Thirty years later I did it. In 1996 I toured Europe with Quincy Jones conducting and Tony Bennett as our guest vocalist and my band. I was in Heaven.
Having dived in, I couldn't wait to do it again. In 1998 I took the band out again and toured the USA and Europe. We recorded some shows and the result is here to listen to. For me it's a labour of love. I'm back where I belong, behind the drums, playing music I'm proud of with some wonderful musicians. I hope it moves you as it does me. If it does, come and see us sometime."
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Phil Collins
The Phil Collins Big Band
The Phil Collins Big Band was a side project of English pop singer Phil Collins which performed in the late 1990s. The group presented big band renditions of Phil Collins and Genesis songs, including hits such as "Sussudio" and "Invisible Touch"...
, released in 1999 by Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
. Fronted by Genesis lead singer Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist....
, the album did not contain any singing. Instead, the album consisted of big band renditions of primarily Collins and Genesis
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
songs, with Collins remaining at the drums.
The album did not top the Billboard 200, although it did reach #3 on the jazz album chart.
Track listing
- "SussudioSussudio"Sussudio" is a song by Phil Collins, released as a single in February 1985. The song is also the first track on Collins' third album, No Jacket Required, released in January of the same year. The song entered frequent rotation on MTV in May, and by 6 July, both the single and the album reached...
" – 6:52 - "That's AllThat's All (Genesis song)"That's All" is a song by Genesis. The song, a group composition with lyrics written by lead singer/drummer Phil Collins, appears as the second track on their 1983 album Genesis, and was its second single after "Mama"....
" – 5:34 - "Invisible TouchInvisible TouchInvisible Touch is the 13th studio album by the band Genesis, released in 1986. It reached No.1 in the UK where it remained in the charts for 96 weeks, making it by far the most commercially successful album of their career, eventually selling over 15 million copies worldwide...
" – 5:42 - "Hold on My HeartHold on My Heart"Hold on My Heart" is a 1992 single by rock band Genesis. It was released as the third single from their 1991 album We Can't Dance. The song proved to be successful in both the UK and the U.S. reaching number 16 on the official UK Top 75 singles chart and number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100...
" – 6:36 - "Chips & Salsa" – 5:23
- "I Don't Care AnymoreI Don't Care Anymore"I Don't Care Anymore" is a song by Phil Collins from his second solo album Hello, I Must Be Going!.The song is very dark, which follows a vast majority of songs from the album...
" – 6:05 - "Milestones" – 6:34
- "Against All OddsAgainst All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)"Against All Odds " is a song by British singer Phil Collins recorded for soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. It is a power ballad in which its protagonist implores an ex-lover to "take a look at me now", knowing that reconciliation is "against all odds" while considering it worth trying...
" – 5:04 - "Pick Up the Pieces" – 12:41
- "The Los Endos SuiteLos Endos"Los Endos" is an instrumental piece by English progressive rock band Genesis from their 1976 album A Trick of the Tail. It is one of the band's few forays into the world of jazz fusion and reflects drummer Phil Collins's involvement in the instrumental band Brand X...
" – 10:25
Musicians
http://web.archive.org/web/20090330171841/http://www.philcollins.co.uk/tourbigband.htm- Saxophones
- Matt James (alto), Gerald AlbrightGerald AlbrightGerald Albright is an American jazz saxophonist.Albright has sold over 1,000,000 albums in the U.S. alone. His self-produced music features him on bass guitar, keyboards, flutes, drum programming, and background vocals.- Biography :...
(alto), Chris Collins (tenor), Larry Panella (tenor), Ian Nevins (tenor), Kevin Sheehan (baritone)
- Matt James (alto), Gerald Albright
- Trombones:
- Arturo Velasco, Scott Bliege, Mark Bettcher, Antonio García
- Trumpets:
- Dan Fornero, Harry Kim, Tito Carillo, Al Hood, Ron Modell
- Rhythm section:
- Daryl StuermerDaryl StuermerDaryl Mark Stuermer is an American musician who plays guitar and bass for Genesis during live shows, and lead guitar for Phil Collins during most of his solo tours and albums.-Biography:...
(guitar), Brad Cole (piano), Oleta AdamsOleta AdamsOleta Adams is an American soul, jazz, and gospel singer and pianist.-Biography:Adams was born the daughter of a preacher and was raised with gospel music. In her youth her family moved to Yakima, Washington, which is sometimes shown as her place of birth.Before gaining her opportunity to perform,...
(piano), Doug Richeson (bass), Luis ConteLuis ConteLuis Conte is a Cuban percussionist.-Early years:As a child in Cuba, Conte began his musical odyssey playing the guitar. However, he soon switched to percussion, and that has remained his mode since....
(percussion), Phil Collins (drums)
- Daryl Stuermer
- Vocals:
- Oleta AdamsOleta AdamsOleta Adams is an American soul, jazz, and gospel singer and pianist.-Biography:Adams was born the daughter of a preacher and was raised with gospel music. In her youth her family moved to Yakima, Washington, which is sometimes shown as her place of birth.Before gaining her opportunity to perform,...
, Phil Collins
- Oleta Adams
Technical
- Don Murray – producer, mixing, mastering
- Daryl Steurmer – producer
- Phil Collins – oversaw production
- Pete Doell – assistant engineer
- Dann Thompson – assistant engineer
- Greg Burns – assistant engineer
- Mauricio Guerrero – live recording engineer
- Christophe Suchet – live recording engineer
- Dinemec Mobile Studio – recording
- Robert Vasgien – mastering
- Wherefore Art? – cover design
- Sian Rance – illustration
Acknowledgements
"It was 1966 when I first heard the Buddy Rich Swinging New Big Band. All the other things I was listening to at the time had to move over and make room for this wonderful noise I had discovered. I went searching for more and discovered Count Basie with Sonny Payne, Harold Jones and Jo Jones... then Duke Ellington and so many more. I decided that, one day, I'd have to have a go myself and form my own big band.Thirty years later I did it. In 1996 I toured Europe with Quincy Jones conducting and Tony Bennett as our guest vocalist and my band. I was in Heaven.
Having dived in, I couldn't wait to do it again. In 1998 I took the band out again and toured the USA and Europe. We recorded some shows and the result is here to listen to. For me it's a labour of love. I'm back where I belong, behind the drums, playing music I'm proud of with some wonderful musicians. I hope it moves you as it does me. If it does, come and see us sometime."
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Chart performance
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Top Jazz Albums | 3 |