Phil Kelly

Phil Kelly was a highly accomplished composer, arranger, orchestrator, and music producer with a career spanning over 40 years.12 Born on December 16, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, he passed away on November 22, 2023, at the age of 85 in Bellingham, WA.13

Kelly's extensive career included:

1. Composing and arranging for film, TV, and other media applications2
2. Primary arranger for the Fort Worth, TX Symphony Pops series for more than 25 years1
3. Writing for notable musicians and bands such as the Old Tonight Show Band, Bill Watrous, Doc Severinsen, and Si Zentner1
4. Drumming for vocalists like Buddy Greco, Julius LaRosa, and Frank D'Rone1
5. Composing music for over 700 national accounts, including ESPN, ABC Sports, NFL Films, and various industrial films1
6. Having arrangements played by symphony orchestras in Houston, Dallas, Detroit, Cincinnati, and North Carolina1

In his later years, Kelly produced three jazz CDs, including "The Convergence Zone," which received a Grammy nomination.1 Despite facing challenges with macular degeneration, he maintained a positive outlook and continued to engage with music throughout his life.1