Friends of Fil - Studio Sessions video series

Musician in black plays guitar beside a bright Arts Axis Florida WUSF NPR sign.

Photo of Fil Pate in the WUSF Studio. Photo by Jazz on Arts Axis Florida

For nearly 20 years, Friends of Fil has performed across Tampa Bay, Florida, and beyond, combining straight-ahead jazz, fusion, and original music.



The group often performs as an organ trio, featuring organist Casey Otto on Hammond with bass played by left hand and pedals, drummer Albert “Newbeat” Warren on drums, and guitarist Fil Pate on electric guitar performing solos and original compositions.


Song List:

Half Hop

Seven

City at Night

Matrix


Personnel:

Fil Pate - guitar

Casey Otto - Hammond Organ

Albert Warren - drums


Warren Buchholz - video/editing

Jackson Harpe - sound

Chandler Balkcom - assistance