Lassiter, renowned for his work as the brass section director for Prince, will perform with his 14-member band, Philthy, which includes top musicians from Los Angeles and Dutch-Caribbean vocalist Josephine Rojer. This event promises an unforgettable night where funk, soul, and jazz will merge with exceptional technical mastery.
Philip Lassiter's career is impressive, having collaborated with artists such as Ariana Grande, Anderson .Paak, Timbaland, Roberta Flack, and The Isley Brothers. He has also graced prestigious stages like the Montreux Jazz Festival and the North Sea Jazz, and even performed for former President Barack Obama.
“"Trying to define the bombastic brilliance of this trumpeter-turned-songwriter would be like trying to catch a bear with a mousetrap."
The Imagina Funk festival, celebrating its eighteenth edition, has successfully placed Jaén on the international map of black music. The presence of Philip Lassiter and his band in Pozo Alcón reaffirms the ability of this small municipality in the Jaén mountains to attract the most prominent talents of the genre across Europe.
