The Phil Collins Big Band was a side project of pop singer Phil Collins whi… Read Full Bio ↴The Phil Collins Big Band was a side project of pop singer Phil Collins which performed in the late 1990's. The group presented big band renditions of Phil Collins and Genesis songs, including hits such as "Sussudio" and "Invisible Touch". The group was primarily an instrumental act, with Collins remaining behind the drums and rarely singing at performances.

The group released a single album, A Hot Night in Paris, in 1999.

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The Los Endos Suite
The Phil Collins Big Band Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by The Phil Collins Big Band:

Against All Odds How can I just let you walk away, Just let you…
Always Dreams will all come true Being here with you And time wil…
Hold on my Heart Hold on my heart just hold on to that feeling…
I Don't Care Anymore Well you can tell everyone I'm a down disgrace Drag…
I Don’t Care Anymore Well, you can tell ev'ryone I'm a down disgrace Drag my…
In the air tonight I can feel it coming in the air tonight Oh Lord And…
Invisible Touch Well I've been waiting, waiting here so long But thinking n…
Pick Up the Pieces If I was a drift on an ocean all alone You…
Sussudio There's this girl that's been on my mind All the…

That's All Just as I thought it was going alright I find out…
The Way You Look Tonight Some day, when I'm awfully low, When the world is cold, I…
Two Hearts Well there was no reason to believe She'd always be there …

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01Sussudio6:50

02That's All5:31

03Invisible Touch6:13

04Hold on my Heart6:34

05Chips & Salsa5:24

06I Don't Care Anymore6:08

07Milestones6:26

08Against All Odds4:57

09Pick Up the Pieces12:09

10The Los Endos Suite10:03

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Comments from YouTube:

@eldergeektromeo9868

3y↑40

Not to mention the premier arranger, writer, conductor, and player of this century, Quincy Jones!

@rk41gator

3y↑2

Very true about Quincy, but did you know Phil did his own arrangements of most of his music (though his did not score them)? I am sure you are right about Quincy scoring all this. Phil also produced hit albums by BIG name soloists such as Zeppelin's Robert Plant and his friend Eric Clapton to name just two.

@TheFreemanuk

4y↑96

There will always be a massive place in my heart for Phill Collins's music, drumming. the memories are golden,his contribution to music as a drummer, singer, producer,all-round top man outstrips anything unparalleled that has been before him in UK and since. Go on my son x

@mariaangelicapizarro4768

4y↑3

In fact . This best Music for you and me

@mariaangelicapizarro4768

4y↑2

My cup of tea

@khandrum

He took over from the Beatles with Genesis and onwards !!!!

@showmoke

4y↑35

I mean you can’t really get better than this can you. Top of the league players. Collins one of the all time great 20th century drummers. Who remembers Brand X - Phil Collins 70’s prog rock band?

@mrmusic248

34w

showmoke: I do.

@forgottengrooves6073

34w↑1

Brand X were 🔥

@gringochucha

19w

The drumming on Unorthodox Behaviour is absolutely delicious.

@richardmoloney689

And So To F....

@showmoke

@@richardmoloney689 - 'and so to F' is an extraordinary piece of work. I have a rather grainy video of Brand X playing that number live on the BBC's Old Grey Whistle Test and despite the poor picture and sound quality, it's still possible to see/hear and admire what was being played out in front of the viewer.

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@Messier87_M87

3y↑89

I can’t get enough of this, Phil Collins, Brad Cole, Daryl Stuermer, Nathan East, Harry Kim and the Vine Street Horns... Love it!!

@TheGenreman

2y↑12

Don't forget the legend that is David Sanborn

@S3TRED

2y↑9

Don't forget the legend Quincy Jones

@bpabustan

1y↑4

Brad Cole is the keyboardist, right?

@UnlimitedHangout1

1y↑5

Luis Conte the Cuban percussionist seemed to steal the show.

@riccardochifari9289

1y↑9

The Squonk part,always gives me chills...

@markdziadulewicz6160

2y↑25

And Phil did it all in his mind without really being able to read a chart...phenomenal...

@ldelcarmen

4y↑56

What groove on this. Phil ‘the human metronome’ Collins, Luis Conte on percussions, Nathan East on bass, David Sanborn on Sax and even Phil’s regular sideman Daryl Steurmer on guitar. And that horn section. Conducted by the living legend QJ!

@felipesanchezromero

10w↑2

The best Phil Collins ! Master

@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq

40w↑1

Collins can play polyrhythms, and play them superbly, a major drummer worldwide.

@1stand2ndtimearound67

3y↑11

This is outstanding!!! The talent is FANSTATIC.. can not believe there are actually some rockers in there.

@ericmoore3791

3y↑1

How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

@bobbobbyb4352

49w↑8

Fantastic proof of Phil Collins extraordinary drumming and total musicianship. And Quincy! Wow!

@mikemorrissey6843

3y↑2

In a word.....FANTASTIC...

@ripplesguy1036

1y↑1

I was there - a magnificent moment!

@MrStucky30

4y↑86

Absolutely amazing! Why have I not come across this masterpiece before now? Every now and then you come across a truly phenomenal piece of music on YouTube and feel like you've struck gold.

@luckyvet

4y↑2

Agreed Scott! It always happens when you least expect it.

@davesax11

4y↑5

Agree. I'm a jazzer all the way. Not that familiar with Phil. This is a great piece beautifully orchestrated and executed by Quincy, Phil & all.

@mrandrewhowell

4y↑5

If you didn't know it's actually based on one of the Genesis big stadium sets... albeit this us a jazzed up version

@tinadinapoli2052

Phil did a ‘big band’ tour. There’s a few concerts on here.

@SamDeeksRelovedGuitars

2y↑1

My eye missed the 'Los Endos suite' part of the title so I settled back to hear Phil contribute & fit in to another genre of music. When I realised what was going on it put an even bigger smile on my face :-D

@MegaMikeArnold

42w↑6

With all due respect to Quincy and Phil, Luis Conte on percussion lights this piece and keeps the flames stoked throughout. I got to speak to him at a PAS event near DC years ago and his talent is beyond comprehension. Nice guy too. Thanks Phil! Thanks Quincy! Thanks Luis! and thanks to Herbie Hancock (who had nothing to do with this btw) while I'm m at it!! Miraculous talent in action is a gift from God, a reflection of His infinite wisdom and love.

@kbrewski1

51w↑8

Great video, I have this on dvd or blu ray somewhere. Los Endos is my favorite Genesis track to hear live (with the exception of the complete Suppers Ready which I saw live in 1982). Its a scorching sizzling example of Genesis doing jazz fusion at its best. I saw Genesis live 10 times and EVERY concert I went to they ended the main set list with Los Endos. IT WAS ALWAYS KILLER LIVE, with Phil dual drumming with Chester Thompson. A perfect way to end the concert (before the encores). That includes the 2007 Genesis Reunion Tour, 31 years after Los Endos was first performed.

I wish I could have seen this Big Band Tour live, but its great to have this documented on video for posterity. What a band! I had forgotten about David Sanborn, very cool. (He grew up in my hometown, StL area).

If anyone had ever doubted Phil's drumming or jazz chops, (ie you only know he sings Sussudio and the Tarzan Disney song), you might want to listen to his work as Genesis' drummer from 1971>1992, the 2007 Reunion Tour, plus his work with the Progressive jazz fusion group Brand X in the late 70s/early 80s. Great instrumental jazz fusion drumming. Plus his drum duets with Chester Thompson on his solo tours.
Its Bruford, Collins, Carl Palmer and Neil Peart as far as best drummers in the last 50+ years.

Only nit with this video is no Chester for some reason, and a bit too much of his percussionist at the beginning. Otherwise fantastic.

@SuperBC10

25w↑1

I’d like to add Stewart Copeland to that list myself but that’s imho 😊

@redstang5150

2y↑7

Performances like this leave me awestruck. There are just no words.

@Dan-hc1ow

37w

If I spent six months, I still couldn't memorize a chart like that. 🤯

@edwinearl4584

3y↑9

Genesis played by a big band. How cool is this? 👏

@RafikMankariosDrumStudio

3y↑8

Who else, could drive a world famous rock band, then proceed to an iconic solo career, then suround himself with exceptional musicians for a nasty-ass big band extravaganza directed by Quincy Jones? PHIL COLLINS!! Talent and musicianship doesn't get better than this folks! Love from Montréal! ♥️

@rk41gator

Phil has pretty good taste in music and musicians!

@thomaslang961

1y↑2

There will be always a Montreux Jazz Festival!!😍😍

@carnellangel1891

2y↑10

Dang, that was amazing!! Just recently discovered Phil's Big Band, and I've become obsessed!! Q leading the way only makes it better!! 🔥😎❤️

@jerrysantos6484

4y↑20

I love how Quincy embraces the moment and as a conductor allows the flow to be embraced by the audience. The solo on the timbales drives this point home. Then he bring the heat with a powerful ansamble to colaborate in the dynasty of sound and amazement. He is a BAD ASS! If you do not agree, we can not be friends. He dominated. my youth in the 80's and 90's. A master of his craft and a dominant figure of HIS time. Love you mucho Quincy Jones! 👍😁😁😎👍👍👍👍👍

@johngreengrass5008

4y↑1

Jerry Santos day

@miguelestrada9206

2y↑1

That's why he's the greatest nobody touches him

@nigelbinnie282

3y↑7

FFS what a performance Nathan East , David Sanborn and Q 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@rk41gator

3y↑1

Thanks. I was wondering who that great sax solo was played by, of course Sanborn. Would have loved to hear the encore. Phil always gives it his all.

@churchofpos2279

3y↑4

This is the result , when a group of professional, talented musicians get together.

@davidbrugman2171

Absolutely stunningly great! Bravo! PHILL!

@michaelbelmes8612

3y↑4

Most interesting piece I've seen/heard from a post 80s Genesis member in 40 years

@Daveshotpocket

4y↑5

Phil doesn't read music. He had to learn and remember all the hits and changes to Quincy's arrangement on the fly. Phil's a phenomenal musician.

@madmattdrummer5487

2y↑12

Wow I didn’t know this existed. Phil is such an amazing drummer. And the rest of the big band aren’t bad either 😉

@markdarnell614

5y↑8

God, I just love watching these videos of Phil Collins - The Drummer! Such a fucking Fantastic Musician! He swings harder than any other "Rock" drummer I've ever heard. He was amongst The Greatest!

@johnb2706

1y↑3

I know this is an old video, but Harry Kim is a damn monster. His range and tone is truly sick.

@lockdownmytownbykevinjohns6224

4y↑5

Excellent, I knew Phil Collins was a Drummer, but had NO Idea he was THIS Good a player in a Big Band Format....quite Amazing....really.

@voxac30withstrat

4y↑2

Very underated and sadly much maligned. Not sure why. Maybe his foray into pop did it. Either way he is a consumate professional.

@michaelkatz4675

3y↑4

Really. Where have you been? He has been drumming since he was four and was Genesis’ Drummer starting in 1970. You may want to research Phil’s incredibly extensive discography.

@gringochucha

19w

@@voxac30withstrat I remember an interview with Bill Bruford where he referred to Phil's drumming in a pretty disparaging way. As a drummer myself, I'll take Phil over Bill any day. You can learn all the chops in the world, but a feel like Phil's can't be bought or sold.

@clivelange7879

1y↑1

what an arrangement...wow ...quincy

@gustavotoro8

6y↑61

I truly want to show this amazing video to all my friends but just few of them really appretiate good music. And this is a masterpiece.

@megasoid

1y↑3

This is amazing....a big band rendition of a Genesis classic and it works. Thanks for putting this up.

@jjkanefrsa81

42w

He’s not the messiah he’s a very naughty boy and a feckin genius with it 🤩 any one for some Cheese 🧀❤️💫

@CophiL65

Недолюбливаю биг-бэнды, но это просто высший класс! Восторг до мурашек по коже!

@jerrysantos6484

4y↑4

I remember when Phill Practiced at the old GoodYear Blimp Hanger in Houston. I hung out outside at the age of 19 listening to how he practiced. He demanded perfection during practice. That is what made his name synonimus with excellence. That is why we see Quincy Jones and Phill Collins in the same video, together. Excellence only hangs with excellence. BTW, the concert he was practicing for in Houston in the 90's, Was awesome. Unforgetable!👍👍👍👍

@chrislittle7258

4y↑12

its the percussionist who pulls him out world class

@michaelhayes690

4y↑7

Beautiful. Phil Collins is so under estimated, as a drummer, composer, leader it's criminal. Because he was successful. Go figure. He's great!

@waltzguy14151

4y↑2

umm.. I'm pretty sure he's not. Every person and every musician knows what a phenomenal talent he is. Drummer, singer, composer, producer, hit songs, hit records.. Brand X, played on Hackett's albums, Robert Plant's.. had EWF's horn section for one of his albums. Yeah.. definitely not underrated.

@michaelhayes690

4y↑2

@@waltzguy14151 I read interviews with him where he was tired and hurt of being critically maligned, which becomes commonplace for popular artists. That is wrong but it often occurs. Got your back Phil!

@mattekudasai8249

4y↑2

@@waltzguy14151 most people simply know him for his pop career, they don't know about any of his other stuff

@smitskee

4y↑1

@@mattekudasai8249 His pop fans probably haven't even heard of Brand X. He's a great musician. Minimal formal training, doesn't read music, but either did Buddy Rich. Not comparing him to Buddy, just making a comment.

@Spartanm333

And the great David Sanborn slips in at the finale - top drawer from the world's best. Thanks for the upload.

@darrellcox7592

4y↑6

You tube suggested this to me and being a lover of music, big band, Phil and Quincy along with the other well known talent in this band I just love this.

@pomporo1

4y↑57

The Cuban Percussionist Luis Conte is amazing!!!!!

@SPAZZOID100

4y↑2

Phil Collins

@joce_bable

@@SPAZZOID100 Yeah what about him?

@javiceres

29w↑1

Crazy good!

@johndee4519

3y↑5

I never knew my boy phil did this! Its fantastic! Really good! That trumpet player?? wow!!

@simonciba3922

2y↑1

The guy has been playing trumpet in Phil's shows since the 80s.

@gringochucha

19w

All amazing musicians, but the trumpet solo was my favorite of all. Great stuff.

@gadymarcus2362

42w↑1

Magnifico.💪💪💪💪💪💪

@antonio-W6

4y↑3

absolutely incredible music. Had not PG left probably G would have never produced this timeless masterpiece. Thank god he left, thank god!!! I love the Mexican trumpet twist, Los endos opens to so many variations on the theme, I never forget the first time I listened to it in 1975 WOW!! It is definitely the piece I listen with much pleasure and it always puts me in a good mode. Thanks for broadcasting it!!!

@lawrenceessex991

4y↑8

Quite incredible. Phil Collins is a superb drummer and every one of the soloists in his Big Band is a top-class international player. A truly wonderful performance by everyone on stage. Video direction and mixing leave something to be desired, but at least this amazing performance is on record for the future.

@sandrotavini8838

yeah a great souvenir .... i was seat on front next to Bette Midler .....what a pleasure this show

@davesax11

4y↑5

Growing up, when I'd talk to pop/rock band musicians the music many really loved was jazz. Phil had his pop day but shows here he has serious drum and jazz big band skills.

@TheJedimaster6788

3y↑2

jesus CHRIST this is amazing! phil collins <3 always a place in my heart

@xxYOURBIJOUxx

4y↑3

Great to see Daryl participating, lovely and smiling all the way throughout ❤️

@UnlimitedHangout1

If only they had done a version of "Fading Lights", we may have all ascended to heaven.

@kbrewski1

51w

Fading Lights really doesn't translate to jazzy big band....

@davidbrugman2171

I might also add the rest of them. Amazing!

@pablooliveri5731

10w

Los Endos, un clásico de Génesis
Todo perfecto y el solo de trompeta espectacular 👍

@erroldillon1548

2y↑1

This is beyond music!!! This is another world!!!

@ivanakalasova3926

So nice... 👌💗 All of these musicians are simply awesome... And Phil is my hero! It's a shame that the most people know him just as a pop star. I love him the most with GENESIS. ♥

@jeffaxthelm7355

4y↑3

There are plenty of comments about the superb players and their playing. Did anyone else notice that everyone in the band (save Mr. Sanborn!) is wearing solid, brightly colored shirts?? It gives the band a standardized, but not dull look. Way cool!

@stevegiannell3401

4y↑12

FANTASTIC!! Everyone at the top of their game! Very cool to hear Daryl playing those familiar Genesis lines, but weird to see him playing a jazz-box! And I can only assume that the audience was stunned into partial paralysis by the wonder of it all such that it took them way too long to get to a full standing-O!!

@menapatricio

3y↑3

Indeed, but remember that Daryl played superb jazz with jean Luc Ponty for several years.

@Zerpersande

3y↑1

@@menapatricio
Not only that but the couple of his albums that I have are really good. Have you listened to Steppin’ Out and Go?

@mjm5081

4y↑15

Quincy, thank you so much for sharing this and for making the world a more beautiful place ❤

@elishadrayton2041

I love this video it is beautiful thank you phil

@rwelpers

18w

Phil is one of my heroes
Not many people know that word

@Rachelebanham

13w

Phil just makes that look way too easy!

@jamesbond4633

5y↑33

Man...were they ever working it!!!...Even Quincy Jones conducting was giving it his all!!! Amazing..I have never seen this before. The musicianship on this was truly wonderful. Lots of hard work I bet. Must have been a joy for Quincy to conduct all those fabulous musicians!!!

@Erieeyes

38w

Awesome production love to hear another of genesis songs like that

@ProjectDreamCatcher

5y↑2

I'm a 73 yr old musician and all I can say is .... WOW

@DigitalAlchemyUK

The big band sound....!!
There ain't anything better...

@stevedrums1675

5y↑5

Very cool that Phil went way back in the catalog to bring those songs to a new audience. I think they also did 'Wot Gorilla'.

@bradhart6487

4y↑10

I wish Phil had played this drumkit with Genesis - it sounds beautiful... so much more musical than the single headed thing he just stuck with from around '78 on...

@dagostinoification

4y↑2

VERY VERY GOOD MUSICIAN MR.PHIL ! and very good session musicians ! I LOVE SINCE 1969 !

@neilmason139

4y↑5

Phils power driving the whole ensemble.

@peterstocking4792

17w

Forgot that they did this. What a gem!

@mrsappletree888

What a spectacle 🤟🤟🤟

@davidbrugman2171

Phil at has best!!!! Incredible!!!!

@davekerzner

3y↑2

They all looked like they were having a blast doing this! So cool!

@elishadrayton2041

I never stop playing this video I love it

@elishadrayton2041

I am so proud you. Phil and respect you

@elishadrayton2041

Phil you are wonderful in a jazz band

@richardb7093

4y↑8

Phenomenal!!! Collins shines like a bright star

@clivelange7879

oh my word....simply magical..oh yes

@obionekenobi5783

1y↑1

El mejor baterista del planeta 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏

@adrianbenalak274

Una de las obras más sobresalientes de Génesis en manos de un genio De la música excelente arreglo instrumental! Me acabo de suscribir al canal ! Toda una joya del Progresivo combinada con el jazz ! 👍😃🇲🇽 afectuosos saludos desde Mexico ! Quincy Jones !👏👏👏

@mickjames7962

4y↑2

God bless Phil Collins.

@pagpapaitim

Such a badass group here.

@MikeHarpe

50w

Sensational! Just the best. I crank this all the way up.

@bilalndege3876

If there is any one who knows Quincy Jones better, that person should be me.through him I have realised myself. I knew him through Brothers Johnson in 1977,through the hit song -Ive been good to you.

@RaysTrack

4y↑4

Just when I thought it had reached the climax, I spotted David Sanborn walking to the mic! Fabulous. Great arrangement of a track I've known so well; full of surprise and 'expensive' substitutions. Thanks for posting.

@amedeodimartinazzo6303

4y↑6

Wow.... That has blown me away... Great composition.... Great Master great musicians... 👌....

@Pluggit1953

4y↑1

This is the WDR Big Band based in Cologne. You can see them on YT performing with artists such as the Brecker Brothers and the Yellowjackets.

@elishadrayton2041

Phil collins music is to be respected

@kbrewski1

51w

Los Endos is a Genesis tune just to be precise.

@wernerandreasli9165

I love Phil has never been afraid to battle with the best drummers alive (and there were not much) and even had big fun to compete with them in a friendly respectful way

@amyrvonbathelcantusioii9498

3y↑2

WONDERFUL DRUMS!!great musicians!!!

@jerrysantos6484

4y↑3

QJ controls the flow and dominates thw excitement. He tells you when to be excited. He also shows you individual briliance from the master olayers he has at his finger tips.
He conducts the best because he is the best. Never will there be an equal or another Quincy Jones. As a trumpet player during his hay day, amature of coarse in school, His name was found in my Webster dictionary under Excellence, Under Master Composer, Under Showman and under Rhythm. The man with the plan and a baton in his hand. QUINCY! Nuff Said. Smooth!

@giselesantanna1624

42w

I only believe in gods of musics. Wonderfull.

@marshalepola303

Thanks Greg. That was great.

@jimnaylor6009

Wow, just, wow!

@udomatthiasdrums5322

still love your work!!

@waveoflight

6y↑52

Collins is an amazing drummer. You could hear the song in his intro.

Love what Jones did with it.

Amazing group of musicians who love this music.

I'm so glad Strummer is not using a strat.

@Driver2616

5y↑4

waveoflight : Stuermer even.....

@greg-warsaw4708

4y↑3

Of course Phil used to be an exquisite, brilliant, fabulous drummer. Of course lots of people were wrong in discrediting him because of his music they thought commercial, overlooking how finely crafted and intelligent it was. But still some reflections by the late great drummer Cozy Powell seem very appropriate to me. Cozy said: I can play jazz but you could immediately tell I wasn't raised with it. Some British drummers today try to extend to that genre [seems an allusion to PC] but I think the Americans are do far ahead that we don't have a chance.
So here we are: Phil drumming is brave and glorious here, but how many miles far from Tony Williams, Max Roach, Vinny Colaiuta, Dave Weckl and countless others...

@orkycathcart6397

4y↑2

YOU JUST SHOWED HOW MUCH YOU KNOW ABOUT AMAZING DRUMMERS , WHICH COLLINS FUCKING ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT FIT IN THAT CATEGORY !!!!!!!!!!!!

@maeu59

4y↑7

ORKY CATHCART Phil is a great drummer, especially what he did with Genesis, of course you can’t compare him to Weckl or the others you mentioned, but it’s fair to question how they would have played Phil’s parts with Genesis. Some Jazz players can’t cut the rock and vice versa.