Episode XIX - Harry Kim (Phil Collins Trumpet player) Season II

Harry Kim Biography    Harry was born and raised in New York City, where he attended High School for the Performing Arts and prepared for a career as a classical trumpeter. After high school, however, he relocated to Los Angeles and soon discovered the world of funk and jazz. After several years touring throughout the U.S. with various show groups, R&B revues and big bands. He returned to Los Angeles to further his career. Latin music took a front seat during the disco era. It was at this time that he began working with artists such as Tito Puente and Celia Cruz, and also began honing his arranging skills by writing and performing on many disco productions.  Soon he joined Stevie Wonder's Wonder Love, which opened the doors of opportunity to perform and record with such artists as Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops, The Temptations, and Smokey Robinson. In 1985 he joined the Phoenix Horns, the celebrated horn section of Earth, Wind and Fire. Included were two tours in 1987 and 1988 with French icon Michel Berger and vocalist France Gall. In 1989 Kim participated in the making of Phil Collins's multi-award-winning CD... But Seriously. Realizing the many advantages of being part of a high-performance horn section, Kim founded The Vine Street Horns. He called together musicians with whom he had worked for many years. In 1994 Phil Collins called on The Vine Street Horns to join him on his Both Sides Tour.  In 1996 he was asked by Collins to organize a big band featuring adaptations of his music and the music of Genesis in a jazz setting. The Phil Collins Big Band was born. Kim and The Vine Street Horns took center stage performing at all the major European jazz festivals. In the new millennium Kim continues to enjoy a well-balanced schedule of studio recordings and live performances.  Gear used:  RØDE Procaster Microphones: https://amzn.to/2TtHeDG RØDE Pop Filter: https://amzn.to/36lSFm2 FOLLOW ME: http://www.instagram.com/sir_kevinchong WEBSITE: http://www.sirkevinchong.com