Phil Stevenson

Funk enthusiast. I play and write grooves for my organ trio, and sabar-funk band Fofoulah

[Hen Mazzig @HenMazzig]

BREAKING: Reports emerge that the Israeli Air Force is taking out the regime in Iran's missile launchers aimed at Gulf countries, following a request from these countries.

Israel 🇮🇱 is actively defending the Muslim Gulf states from attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran. #NewMiddleEast

[Olivia Reingold @Olivia_Reingold]

Guys that post was just the tip of the iceberg,

I found 70+ radical anti-Israel posts liked by Rama Duwaji, wife of Zohran Mamdani. One calls October 7 a "mass rape hoax." https://t.co/ogwZfweh4v

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

@raphbaph right out of ol' FA's playbook. (Sensory Order still my fav)

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

https://t.co/A2kp8oSKMd

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

Very excited to be playing with @Fofoulah @GrowHackney on March 13th! Hope to see you!

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

@audioguido @shirlsmart and what a fine sweater

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

Looking forward to this organ trio gig on weds @TheLabCambridge with @JoeTaylorDrums and Hugh Birkenhead. Plenty of new grooves to play and some pieces inspired by the sounds of Milton Nascimento and others. Thanks to @gareth_millar for the pic.

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

@raphbaph i read this 6 times

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

whenever anyone mentions James C Scott in an interview or in person, I get a little buzz, more than for any other author. something about the intersection of his interests was so unique.

[Raphael Spannocchi @raphbaph]

One of the least discussed drawbacks of voting is that it's divisive.

Choose one option from => Get a team rooting for each option.

This can be very detrimental to communities and also lead to non-rational behaviour and suboptimal outcomes.

What we really want is deliberation and inclusion. A way to get heard and seen, even, or especially, if members do NOT have decision making power.

IRL communities have long figured that out and use a plethora of formats for facilitating exactly this. At scale it becomes harder. But doable.

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

@raphbaph This is fascinating. I'd be interested in more description of this. Sounds like civil society or multi generational family but kind of like 'let's compare our biases/intuitions and see where it gets us'

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

Hey folks! I'd like to let you know that I'm releasing a single on 20th May on Bandcamp (23rd streaming). 'Samba da Gratidão', featuring Pat Levett on harmonica, Fabio de Oliveira on percussion and myself on guitars, cavaquinho and vocals. Hope you enjoy.

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

My goodness YT - Clara Nunes and Carlinhos do cavaco - “quando eu vim de Minas” (Xango da M.)
What ridiculous musicianship throughout. The way Clara fires up the band and they respond..
https://t.co/4GcjsDPwvj.

[Cambridge Jazz Fest 2025 @CamJazzFest]

The @CamJazzFest 2024 Festival 8-24 Nov is now on sale!

Announcing headliners:

@BrandNewHeavies @omarlyefookMBE @dennis_rollins @PatMetheny @TimGarlandMusic @BrittenSinfonia @imogenryall @Rob_Luft & many more
+
@jazzfm @WeAreOneJazz @cambridge105

https://t.co/mywaQFjwAf

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

Playing at https://t.co/KG8M7hvpAa on 20th November. Lots of brand new tunes which we're excited to play. but not this one as it's still only 8 bars long after i cut 64 or so. Hope to see you there!

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

@charlesdar @PR4change @campbellclaret Meanwhile most of this thread is people hobby-hating on the tories . When did that become fun?

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

Next trio gig is at Clare Cellars sat march 11th, with Daniel Daley Sextet playing before. Always great to play there, should be a good one!

https://t.co/H2JA1X3BIs

[Cambridge Jazz Fest 2025 @CamJazzFest]

TICKETS SELLING FAST! From jazz orchestras, to ensembles, septets, sextets, quintets, trios, duos & solo shows. Book now to secure your place at #cambridgejazzfestival to enjoy the great gigs happening across #cambridge city from 10-27 Nov 22 - tickets: https://t.co/AYI8ezH9FD

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

Tonight at Tall Trees!

[Phil Stevenson @phillastevenson]

Next organ trio gig is on 29th Sept at Tall Trees, Cambridge. Excited to play this venue with some good friends and some new music - https://t.co/hiI2Yf5L9r