Philip Lassiter

Horn/String arranger- Producer

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11 time grammy certified horn/string arranger & producer... my recording credits include Prince, Janet Jackson, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly, Jill Scott, Roberta Flack, Cece Winans, Fred Hammond, Fantasia & hundreds of others.

I specialize in live horns & strings & I produce soul/funk/r&b/etc I am known for soulful, funky, lush and creative arrangements. I can lay down trumpet stacks, full horn section, small string section or massive 30 piece string orchestra! I can produce live band w/ elements of programming as well for a modern touch. My studio is located in Los Angeles where I have access to some of the best session players in the game.

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Credits

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  • Ricky Dillard
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  • Brian Courtney Wilson
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  • Kirk Franklin
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  • Hezekiah Walker
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  • Jonathan Nelson
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  • Tamela Mann
  • Anthony Brown
  • Anthony Brown & group therAPy
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  • Jonathan Butler
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  • Prince
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  • Kirk Franklin
  • Kirk Franklin
  • Kirk Franklin
  • Kirk Franklin
  • Jill Scott
  • J. Holiday
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  • Anita Wilson
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  • Donald Lawrence
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  • Ariana Grande
  • Anthony Brown
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  • Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr.
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  • Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago
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24 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Alan R.
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    Philip was great to work with... quick turnaround and played the chart as requested.
    I certainly will consider working with Philip in future projects!

  2. Review by Emmanuel G.
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    I've worked with Philip a couple times, and he has delivered awesome horn arrangements, feel, sound, every time. Very easy to work with. 100% recommended

  3. Review by Johan R.
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    3rd time working with Philip now! Always great!! Delivers bigtime!

  4. Review by Ryan T.
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    I was just looking for a few stabs. But that would’ve been predictable. Phil’s phrasing was unexpected and fresh. He took it to another level, another planet. He understands just what the song needs, no more, no less. Trust his instincts. Thanks, Phil!

  5. Review by Kyle Jefferson
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    The horns came out FANTASTIC and the turn around time was super fast. I will definitely be a repeat customer.

  6. Review by Johan R.
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    Super happy with the recording just like last time!!=)

  7. Review by Bryant T.
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    I am a repeat client and once again I’m impressed by Phillips’s brilliance and speed.

  8. Review by Bryant T.
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    Philip is a consummate creative professional with an extraordinary ear for detail. You can’t go wrong working with him on your project!

  9. Review by Todd C.
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    Philip Lassiter may arguably be the baddest horn arranger, producer, and player in the world! And my vote is that he is! I have had the pleasure of working with him on a couple of projects and I am still in awe. His work is timely and professional. His personal feel for the music is second to none and he keeps the integrity of your work with precision accuracy. I personally recommend Philip to everyone. You will not find anyone better!

  10. Review by William W.
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    Professional as always. Very straight forward and gives great advice!

  11. Review by craig k.
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    Philip is fantastic. His resume speaks for itself. Writing and arranging horn sections, playing trumpet. !00% recommended. And super nice to work with too!

  12. Review by William W.
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    Five stars! Never disappoints!

  13. Review by Johan R.
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    Philip has great taste and sound! I got exactly what I wanted in no time!

  14. Review by William W.
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    Always awesome! Will definitely collab more in the future!

  15. Review by William W.
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    FIVE STARS. Great taste, sweet lines, high value outcome! Will definitely want to work with Philip again!

  16. Review by Frederikø¨
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    Philip did such a great job! We got more than expected! The quality of the sound, creativity, and service is incredible. It's not the last time I have worked with Phillip - he's a REAL pro.

  17. Review by Arthur Pingrey
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    Philip did an amazing job! Great trumpet parts that helped the song a great deal. Highly recommended.

  18. Review by Emmanuel G.
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    Philip did an amazing work writing and recording horns. He’s very fast and professional.

  19. Review by Camilo Silva F Mastering
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    Great experience with Phillip. Very clear and open communication. He knows exactly what he wants and express it in a very concise way. Incredible track, very challenging, great sonics, amazing mix and gorgeous vocals ! it was a lot of fun mastering it. One of my favorite mastered tracks so far this year !

  20. Review by Brian Donohoe
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    Phil is a world-class trumpeter, arranger, writer, and overall musician. When it comes to studio brass musicians, he's got to be one of the finest in the world, and he deserves all of his accolades many times over. Book him with confidence.

Interview with Philip Lassiter

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: I arranged and recorded horns on the last song on the last Prince album.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: I just finished a pitch for Rhiyanah's super bowl show. I just did horns on a remix for Janet Jackson.

  5. Q: How would you describe your style?

  6. A: Soulful, tasteful, funky and creative.

  7. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  8. A: Less is more.

  9. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  10. A: Soul music and pop.

  11. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  12. A: Magic baby. I help tell the story of the song and bring it to life. I'm the icing on the cake.

  13. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  14. A: Great treated room, rojer 121 ribbon mic for trumpet. Protools. My string section is based in Nashville. They have been recording together for over 35 years. Some of the best in the business.

  15. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  16. A: Trumpet stacks, horn section and live strings.

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