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.
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Philip Lassiter- Valerie June
- Ricky Dillard
- Ricky Dillard
- Jac Ross
- Jac Ross
- Brian Courtney Wilson
- Brian Courtney Wilson
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- BeBe Winans
- BeBe Winans
- BeBe Winans
- Philthy
- Philthy
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- Philthy
- Philthy
- Philthy
- Le'Andria Johnson
- Le'Andria Johnson
- Gene Moore
- Gene Moore
- Gene Moore
- The Well
- Youthful Praise
- JJ Hairston
- Hezekiah Walker
- Hezekiah Walker
- Jonathan Nelson
- Jekalyn Carr
- Tamela Mann
- Anthony Brown
- Anthony Brown & group therAPy
- Anthony Brown
- Anthony Brown & group therAPy
- Jonathan Butler
- Jonathan Butler
- Jonathan Butler
- Prince
- Prince
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- Jill Scott
- J. Holiday
- Zacardi Cortez
- Zacardi Cortez
- Anita Wilson
- Anita Wilson
- Donald Lawrence
- Donald Lawrence
- Donald Lawrence
- Hezekiah Walker
- Hezekiah Walker
- Jonny Lang
- Jonny Lang
- Jonathan Nelson
- Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship
- Isaac Carree
- Fantasia
- Earnest Pugh
- Ariana Grande
- Anthony Brown
- Anthony Brown & group therAPy
- Anthony Brown
- Anthony Brown & group therAPy
- Tamela Mann
- Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr.
- Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr.
- James Fortune & FIYA
- James Fortune & FIYA
- Regina Belle
- Deon Kipping
- James Fortune & FIYA
- James Fortune & FIYA
- John P. Kee
- New Life
- John P. Kee & the New Life Community Choir
- John P. Kee
- New Life
- John P. Kee & the New Life Community Choir
- Charlie Peacock
- Charlie Peacock
- Patrick Dopson
- Patrick Dopson
- Charles Jenkins
- Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago
- Larry Callahan
- Selected of God
- Zacardi Cortez
- Anita Wilson
- Youthful Praise
- JJ Hairston
- Marvin Sapp
- Marvin Sapp
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- Dorinda Clark-Cole
- Dorinda Clark-Cole
- Ricky Dillard & New Generation
- Ricky Dillard & New G
- Ricky Dillard
- Shirley Murdock
- Shirley Murdock
- Shirley Murdock
- Richard Smallwood
- Vision
- Richard Smallwood
- Vision
- Richard Smallwood
- Vision
- John P. Kee
- John P. Kee
- Donald Lawrence & Co.
- Donald Lawrence
- Donald Lawrence & Co.
- Donald Lawrence
- Donald Lawrence & Co.
- Donald Lawrence
- Donald Lawrence & Co.
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- Chris Walker
- Darwin Hobbs
- Kevin Davidson
- Kevin Davidson
- James Fortune
- FIYA
- James Fortune
- FIYA
- Justin Townes Earle
- Natalie Grant
- Natalie Grant
- DeWayne Woods
- When Singers Meet
- DeWayne Woods
- When Singers Meet
- Debra Ashley
- Debra Ashley
- Keith Pringle
- Myron Williams
- VaShawn Mitchell
- Ted Winn
- Ted Winn
- Donald Lee Woods
- Donald Lee Woods
- George Huff
- Greg X. Volz
- Troy Sneed
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- Kathy Taylor
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- B. Reith
- Melinda Watts
- Chris Cornell
- Vanessa Bell Armstrong
- Donald Lawrence
- Tamela Mann
- Sharon MaRee
- Dr. Leonard Scott
- Cas Haley
- LaRue Howard
- LaRue Howard
- VIP Mass Choir
- Regina Belle
- Regina Belle
- Daniel Weatherspoon
- Natalie Grant
- Natalie Grant
- Natalie Grant
- Jonathan Nelson
- Jonathan Nelson & Purpose
- A.T. Jones, Jr
- Dorinda Clark-Cole
- Stephen A. Hurd
- M.D. Stokes & Victorious Praise
- M.D. Stokes & Victorious Praise
- Victorious Praise
- Gary Mayes
- Gary Mayes
- T.D. Jakes
- LaShaun Chaney
- Ledisi
- Ledisi
- Myron Williams
- Myron Butler & Levi
- Myron Butler
- Myron Butler & Levi
- Myron Butler
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- Kirk Franklin
- James Fortune
- James Fortune
- Karen Clark-Sheard
- Martha Munizzi
- Marcus Cole
- Mary Alessi
- Mary Alessi
- Mary Alessi
- Heston Dean
- Kevin Almace
- Catie Waters
- Catie Waters
- Catie Waters
- Catie Waters
- Catie Waters
- Catie Waters
- BDM
- Dray Tate
- BDM
- Dray Tate
- Deric Lewis & the Church Choir
- Deric Lewis & the Church Choir
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- Jesus Promoters
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- Empty Atlas
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- Mike Hicks
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- Leon Timbo
25 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedExcellent strings arrangement!!!
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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! 
check_circleVerifiedI'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
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3rd time working with Philip now! Always great!! Delivers bigtime!
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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!
check_circleVerifiedThe horns came out FANTASTIC and the turn around time was super fast. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
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Super happy with the recording just like last time!!=)
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I am a repeat client and once again I’m impressed by Phillips’s brilliance and speed.
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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!
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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!
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Professional as always. Very straight forward and gives great advice!
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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!
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Five stars! Never disappoints!
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Philip has great taste and sound! I got exactly what I wanted in no time!
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Always awesome! Will definitely collab more in the future!
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FIVE STARS. Great taste, sweet lines, high value outcome! Will definitely want to work with Philip again!
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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.
check_circleVerifiedPhilip did an amazing job! Great trumpet parts that helped the song a great deal. Highly recommended.
check_circleVerifiedPhilip did an amazing work writing and recording horns. He’s very fast and professional.
check_circleVerified (Client)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 !
Interview with Philip Lassiter
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I arranged and recorded horns on the last song on the last Prince album.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished a pitch for Rhiyanah's super bowl show. I just did horns on a remix for Janet Jackson.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Soulful, tasteful, funky and creative.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is more.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Soul music and pop.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Magic baby. I help tell the story of the song and bring it to life. I'm the icing on the cake.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
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.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Trumpet stacks, horn section and live strings.
I was the horn arranger & trumpet player in this production
- TrumpetAverage price - $250 per song
- HornContact for pricing
- String ArrangerContact for pricing
- String SectionContact for pricing
- Keyboards - SynthContact for pricing
- Royer 121 ribbon mic
