Phil's been playing bass for over 25 years. A native of
Boulder, Co, he attended the University of Northern Colorado
under Gene Aitken. He spent several years touring the US and
Canada and appearing with such artists as Ray Charles, The Mills
Brothers, Dianne Schuur, Joe Williams, and John Gary.
He plays and sings regularly in the Seattle area with Roadside
Attraction and the Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra (18-piece big
bands), the Jim Cutler quartet, and vocal trio Trish, Hans and
Phil. He also regularly arranges charts for these bands,
Recently, Phil has begun arranging choral pieces for the
Seattle Choral Company, including "Santa Through the Swing
Years," which was performed for the first time in SCC's
Christmas 2004 concert.
A Renaissance man for the new millennium, Phil also has
extensive expertise in the computer industry, having worked with
computer hardware and software troubleshooting for almost 20
years.
"...a bassist to watch"--Christopher DeLaurenti, the
Stranger
"Bassist Demaree has exceptional 'chops'..."--Al Merritt,
JazzNow
"...a monster player"--Don Goodwin,
Beecraft
"As a leader, Cutler is generous with solo space for his
compatriots, and they all rise to the occasion capably, with
Demaree being a notable standout in that regard. Playing standup
for the most part, Demaree also shows an adept touch on the
fretless electric instrument on Cutler's "Keep Off The Grass,"
emphasizing the tunes fusion edges without overwhelming its
solid jazz underpinnings."--Shaun
Dale, in his Review of JCQ, on JazzReview.com
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