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'''Phil Donkin''' (born November 1980 in [[Sunderland (Tyne and Wear)|Sunderland]], [[Tyne and Wear]]) is a British Jazz bassist.
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[[File:Phil Donkin .jpg|thumb|Photo of Phil Donkin]]
'''Phil Donkin''' (born November 1980 in [[Sunderland]], England) is a British jazz bassist.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Fordham|first=John|author-link=John Fordham (jazz critic)|date=2015-03-05|title=Phil Donkin Quartet: The Gate review – cool cuts and labyrinthine themes|language=en-GB|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/mar/05/phil-donkin-quartet-the-gate-review|access-date=2020-08-24|issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=16 March 2017|title=Phil Donkin|url=https://www.ibassmag.com/phil-donkin/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-08-24|website=iBass Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Fordham|first=John|author-link=John Fordham (jazz critic)|date=27 November 2004|title=Phil Robson/Chris Batchelor|work=[[The Guardian]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2004/nov/27/jazz.johnfordham|access-date=23 August 2020}}</ref>


Donkin began playing electric bass at 12&nbsp;years old. At 19 he then moved to London to study at the prestigious [[Guildhall School of Music and Drama]] where he completed a degree in Music. It was here that he began playing the acoustic bass, where this became the instrument he played exclusively.<ref name="phildonkin">{{cite web|url=http://www.phildonkin.com/biography/|title=Phil Donkin Biography - Phil Donkin|publisher=phildonkin.com|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref>
Donkin began playing electric bass at 12 years old. At 17 he unsuccessfully auditioned for the then-vacant bass player position in the British band [[Jamiroquai]]. At 19 he then moved to London to study at the [[Guildhall School of Music and Drama]] where he completed a degree in music.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mützelfeldt|first=Karsten|date=2019-05-23|title=Struktur mit Chaos|url=https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/der-englische-bassist-phil-donkin-struktur-mit-chaos.2886.de.html?dram:article_id=448050|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-08-24|website=|publisher=[[Deutschlandfunk]]|language=de-DE}}</ref> It was here that he began playing the acoustic bass, where this became the instrument he played exclusively.<ref name="phildonkin">{{cite web|url=http://www.phildonkin.com/biography/|title=Phil Donkin Biography - Phil Donkin|publisher=phildonkin.com|accessdate=2014-05-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512220341/http://www.phildonkin.com/biography/|archive-date=2014-05-12|url-status=dead}}</ref>


After graduating in 2003, Donkin was active in the London Jazz scene. He worked with many great UK musicians such as [[Kenny Wheeler]], [[Julian Arguelles]], [[Tim Garland]], [[Stan Sulzmann]] and [[Gwilym Simcock]].<ref name="phildonkin"/>
After graduating in 2003, Donkin was active in the London jazz scene. He worked with musicians such as [[Kenny Wheeler]], [[Julian Arguelles]], [[Tim Garland]], [[Stan Sulzmann]] and [[Gwilym Simcock]].<ref name="phildonkin"/>


In the years that followed, Donkin's reputation had spread beyond the UK and he toured Europe with people such as [[John Abercrombie (guitarist)|John Abercrombie]], [[Marc Copland]], [[Bill Stewart (musician)|Bill Stewart]], [[Greg Osby]], [[Kurt Rosenwinkel]], [[Chris Speed]], [[Ari Hoenig]], [[Jonathan Kreisberg]], [[Terrell Stafford]], [[David Binney]], [[Tyshawn Sorey]] and many others. He also performed with some jazz legends such as [[Quincy Jones]], [[Roger Kellaway]] and [[Eddie Henderson]].<ref name="phildonkin"/>
In the years that followed, Donkin toured Europe with people such as [[John Abercrombie (guitarist)|John Abercrombie]], [[Marc Copland]], [[Bill Stewart (musician)|Bill Stewart]], [[Greg Osby]], [[Kurt Rosenwinkel]], [[Chris Speed]], [[Ari Hoenig]], [[Jonathan Kreisberg]], [[Terrell Stafford]], [[David Binney]], [[Tyshawn Sorey]] and many others. He also performed with some jazz legends such as [[Quincy Jones]], [[Roger Kellaway]] and [[Eddie Henderson (musician)|Eddie Henderson]].<ref name="phildonkin"/>


In 2010 Donkin moved to New York City where he furthered these musical relationships and began many new ones, playing with artists such as [[Ben Monder]], [[Kevin Hays]], [[Adam Rogers (musician)|Adam Rogers]], [[Mark Turner (musician)|Mark Turner]], [[Seamus Blake]], [[Steve Cardenas]], [[Bruce Barth]], [[Edward Simon (musician)|Edward Simon]] and many others.<ref name="phildonkin"/>
In 2010, Donkin moved to New York City, where he, played with artists including [[Ben Monder]], [[Kevin Hays]], [[Adam Rogers (musician)|Adam Rogers]], [[Mark Turner (musician)|Mark Turner]], [[Seamus Blake]], [[Steve Cardenas]], [[Bruce Barth]], [[Edward Simon (musician)|Edward Simon]].<ref name="phildonkin"/>


As of 2013 Donkin is based in both Germany and New York.<ref name="phildonkin"/>
As of 2013, Donkin was based in both Germany and New York.<ref name="phildonkin"/>


Donkin is a member of many projects in Europe, such as [[Dhafer Youssef]]'s 'Bird's Requiem' featuring [[Eivind Aarseth]] and [[Nils Petter Molvear]].<ref name="jazzthetik">{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzthetik.de/index.php/archiv/4-world/740-dhafer-youssef-wie-ein-vogel|title=Dhafer Youssef - Wie ein Vogel|publisher=jazzthetik.de|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref> He is a member of [[Rainer Böhm]]'s trio,<ref name="laika-records">{{cite web|url=http://www.laika-records.com/RECORDS/boehm.html|title=RAINER BÖHM QUARTET|author=Peter Cronemeyer|publisher=laika-records.com|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref><ref name="zitty">{{cite web|url=http://www.zitty.de/rainer-bohm-trio-modern-jazz.html|title=Rainer Böhm Trio (Modern Jazz) &#124; Veranstaltungen, Filme — zitty.de|publisher=zitty.de|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref> and a collaborative quartet featuring [[Pablo Held]], [[Johannes Enders]] and [[Nasheet Waits]]. He also plays regularly with [[Nils Wogram]]'s 'Root 70',<ref name="goethe">{{cite web|url=http://www.goethe.de/kue/mus/jaz/gjm/bp6/de1231071.htm|title=Jazz - German Jazz Meeting&nbsp;-&nbsp;Goethe-Institut&nbsp;|publisher=goethe.de|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref> [[Marius Neset]]'s 'Birds' quartet, the [[Ben Kraef Trio]]<ref name="jazzaffine">{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzaffine.com/2013/10/berliner-geschichten-ben-kraef-trio-im-a-trane/|title=Berliner Geschichten – Das Ben Kraef-Trio im A-trane &#124; JAZZAffine.com JAZZAffine.com|publisher=jazzaffine.com|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref> and the [[Max von Mosch Tentet]].<ref name="wdr3">{{cite web|url=http://www.wdr3.de/musik/jazzbeiwdr3/jazztagedortmund102.html|title=20. Jazztage Dortmund - 30.11.2013 - WDR 3|publisher=wdr3.de|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref>
Donkin is a member of many projects in Europe, such as [[Dhafer Youssef]]'s Bird's Requiem featuring [[Eivind Aarseth]] and [[Nils Petter Molvaer]].<ref name="jazzthetik">{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzthetik.de/index.php/archiv/4-world/740-dhafer-youssef-wie-ein-vogel|title=Dhafer Youssef - Wie ein Vogel|publisher=jazzthetik.de|accessdate=2014-05-11|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140205083324/http://www.jazzthetik.de/index.php/archiv/4-world/740-dhafer-youssef-wie-ein-vogel|archivedate=2014-02-05}}</ref> He is a member of [[Rainer Böhm]]'s trio,<ref name="laika-records">{{cite web|url=http://www.laika-records.com/RECORDS/boehm.html|title=RAINER BÖHM QUARTET|author=Peter Cronemeyer|publisher=laika-records.com|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref><ref name="zitty">{{cite web|url=http://www.zitty.de/rainer-bohm-trio-modern-jazz.html|title=Rainer Böhm Trio (Modern Jazz) &#124; Veranstaltungen, Filme — zitty.de|publisher=zitty.de|accessdate=2014-05-11|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512230907/http://www.zitty.de/rainer-bohm-trio-modern-jazz.html|archivedate=2014-05-12}}</ref> and a collaborative quartet featuring [[Pablo Held]], [[Johannes Enders]] and [[Nasheet Waits]]. He also plays regularly with [[Nils Wogram]]'s 'Root 70',<ref name="goethe">{{cite web|url=http://www.goethe.de/kue/mus/jaz/gjm/bp6/de1231071.htm|title=Jazz - German Jazz Meeting&nbsp;-&nbsp;Goethe-Institut|publisher=goethe.de|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref> [[Marius Neset]]'s 'Birds' quartet, the [[Ben Kraef Trio]]<ref name="jazzaffine">{{cite web|url=http://www.jazzaffine.com/2013/10/berliner-geschichten-ben-kraef-trio-im-a-trane/|title=Berliner Geschichten – Das Ben Kraef-Trio im A-trane &#124; JAZZAffine.com JAZZAffine.com|publisher=jazzaffine.com|accessdate=2014-05-11}}</ref> and the [[Max von Mosch Tentet]].<ref name="wdr3">{{cite web|url=http://www.wdr3.de/musik/jazzbeiwdr3/jazztagedortmund102.html|title=20. Jazztage Dortmund - 30.11.2013 - WDR 3|publisher=wdr3.de|accessdate=2014-05-11|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512222750/http://www.wdr3.de/musik/jazzbeiwdr3/jazztagedortmund102.html|archivedate=2014-05-12}}</ref>


Donkin has led projects as a band leader, releasing the album 'Dimaxis' in 2006.<ref>http://www.amazon.de/Dimaxis/dp/B00703GFVS</ref>
Donkin has led projects as a band leader, releasing the album ''Dimaxis'' in 2006 and the album ''The Gate'' in 2015.


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== References ==
Donkin has played on over 50 recordings as a sideman both in Europe and the U.S, on various labels.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.phildonkin.com/ Phil Donkin's website]
* {{Official website|http://www.phildonkin.com/}}
*{{Allmusic|artist|ID=mn0002530013|Linktext=Phil Donkin}}
*{{Allmusic|artist|ID=mn0002530013|Linktext=Phil Donkin}}
*{{Discogs}}
*{{Discogs artist|Phil Donkin}}


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Latest revision as of 21:17, 8 November 2024

Photo of Phil Donkin

Phil Donkin (born November 1980 in Sunderland, England) is a British jazz bassist.[1][2][3]

Donkin began playing electric bass at 12 years old. At 17 he unsuccessfully auditioned for the then-vacant bass player position in the British band Jamiroquai. At 19 he then moved to London to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he completed a degree in music.[4] It was here that he began playing the acoustic bass, where this became the instrument he played exclusively.[5]

After graduating in 2003, Donkin was active in the London jazz scene. He worked with musicians such as Kenny Wheeler, Julian Arguelles, Tim Garland, Stan Sulzmann and Gwilym Simcock.[5]

In the years that followed, Donkin toured Europe with people such as John Abercrombie, Marc Copland, Bill Stewart, Greg Osby, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Speed, Ari Hoenig, Jonathan Kreisberg, Terrell Stafford, David Binney, Tyshawn Sorey and many others. He also performed with some jazz legends such as Quincy Jones, Roger Kellaway and Eddie Henderson.[5]

In 2010, Donkin moved to New York City, where he, played with artists including Ben Monder, Kevin Hays, Adam Rogers, Mark Turner, Seamus Blake, Steve Cardenas, Bruce Barth, Edward Simon.[5]

As of 2013, Donkin was based in both Germany and New York.[5]

Donkin is a member of many projects in Europe, such as Dhafer Youssef's Bird's Requiem featuring Eivind Aarseth and Nils Petter Molvaer.[6] He is a member of Rainer Böhm's trio,[7][8] and a collaborative quartet featuring Pablo Held, Johannes Enders and Nasheet Waits. He also plays regularly with Nils Wogram's 'Root 70',[9] Marius Neset's 'Birds' quartet, the Ben Kraef Trio[10] and the Max von Mosch Tentet.[11]

Donkin has led projects as a band leader, releasing the album Dimaxis in 2006 and the album The Gate in 2015.

References

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  1. ^ Fordham, John (5 March 2015). "Phil Donkin Quartet: The Gate review – cool cuts and labyrinthine themes". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Phil Donkin". iBass Magazine. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  3. ^ Fordham, John (27 November 2004). "Phil Robson/Chris Batchelor". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  4. ^ Mützelfeldt, Karsten (23 May 2019). "Struktur mit Chaos" (in German). Deutschlandfunk. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Phil Donkin Biography - Phil Donkin". phildonkin.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  6. ^ "Dhafer Youssef - Wie ein Vogel". jazzthetik.de. Archived from the original on 5 February 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  7. ^ Peter Cronemeyer. "RAINER BÖHM QUARTET". laika-records.com. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  8. ^ "Rainer Böhm Trio (Modern Jazz) | Veranstaltungen, Filme — zitty.de". zitty.de. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  9. ^ "Jazz - German Jazz Meeting - Goethe-Institut". goethe.de. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  10. ^ "Berliner Geschichten – Das Ben Kraef-Trio im A-trane | JAZZAffine.com JAZZAffine.com". jazzaffine.com. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
  11. ^ "20. Jazztage Dortmund - 30.11.2013 - WDR 3". wdr3.de. Archived from the original on 12 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
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