Phil Yoon initially worked as a hard rock, heavy metal, and pop style drummer, but after studying abroad at Berklee College of Music, he transformed into a jazz drummer. Influenced by senior drummers such as Max Roach and Elvin Jones, he pursues authentic modern jazz styles from bebop to free jazz. He mainly plays rhythmic pieces with complex beats and mixed beats, and is interested in reinterpreting Latin music and Korean folk songs with a modern sensibility. He is characterized by using vintage instruments from the Gretsch brand that were favored by jazz drummers in the 1950s and 1960s.
⦾ Major careers
2017~: Director of Yongin Jazz Festival
2017~: Director of Korea Jazz Association
2016~: Adjunct Professor, Department of Applied Music, Pyeongtaek University
2015~: Director, Global Green International Jazz Culture Exchange Center
2018: Joo Hyun-mi & Phil Yoon Group K-JAZZ Love LetterㅣLeader
2016: Aquarian Drum Head Artist
2016: Lohema Signature Stick Artist
2016: Los Cabos Signature Stick Artist
2013: Phil Yoon’s Jazz Story (Arte TV)ㅣMC・Script・Planning
2012: Jazz and the City (Sky Travel Sky TV)ㅣLeading role
2012: Jazz and the City (Mother Books)ㅣAuthor
2012: Phil Yoon – Reminiscences of MomㅣSelected as Best Jazz Album of 2012 (MM Jazz)
2011: Straight Ahead－Introducing S. A.ㅣSelected as Best Jazz Album of 2011 (MM Jazz)
2009: Jeonju UniversityㅣAdjunct Professor, Department of Worship and Praise
2008: Visiting Professor, Jeonju Vision University
2007: Phil Yoon – E. J.ㅣSelected as Best Jazz Album of 2007 (MM Jazz)
2003: Longi Graduate School of MusicㅣDepartment of Modern American MusicㅣGraduated with Highest Honors
2001: Henry Mancini Award Nominee
2000: AppearanceㅣChannel-Five (ABC-TV) City LineㅣMost Active Asian Jazz Musician
1998: Berklee College of MusicㅣGraduated from Jazz Performance Department
1992: Kim Chang-nam and the City－BulsaeㅣDrummer
1988: Idea – Let’s not get lost anymoreㅣDrummer
