Drum legend Simon Phillips celebrates 30th anniversary of Protocol with 6-CD box set! Photos, Video

Features two full CDs of previously unreleased demos!

Drum legend Simon Phillips will be releasing a 6-CD box set on April 12th on Phantom Recordings. This truly deluxe set celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Protocol, the powerhouse jazz-rock vehicle for the music of legendary drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Toto, The Who, Mike Oldfield, Hiromi). Included are all of the previous Protocol releases (I, II, III & IV), re-mastered for an even better sonic experience. Plus two full CDs of previously unreleased demos, with the embryonic tunes that would later become finished material for the Protocol II, III & IValbums. Protocol 4, included, was nominated for a Grammy in 2018 for Best Contemporary Instrumental Recording.

Phillips himself composed the liner notes of a glorious 24-page booklet with historic photos, providing deep insight into the genesis of the band, the tunes and recording processes. An absolute must-have collector’s item for Simon’s devotees worldwide!

Previously Unreleased Demos Disc: 5 – Protocol II & III Demos  1. Wildfire  2. Funk Tune #1  3. Six Eight  4. Pump Type  5. Thirteen  6. Herbie Type  7. Ballad  8. Three Four  9. Zawinul  10. Mystery  11. Protocol Blues  12. A Perfect Flush  13. Circle Seven  14. Pilatus  15. Stir Crazy  16. Fast Five

Disc: 6 – Protocol IV Demos  1. Six Eight  2. Pentangle  3. Indian Theme  4. 7 Four Funk  5. Intro + Celtic Boogie  6. Blues  7. Ballad  8. Jan Type

Audio CD (April 12, 2019)Number of Discs: 6Label: Phantom Recordings