Philip Woo is a pianist, multi-keyboardist, bandleader, producer and composer based in Tokyo.
Philip has been a force in music from the 1970's.
As a member of Roy Ayers Ubiquity, he recorded many of Roy Ayers hits, including Everybody Loves the Sunshine, Running Away, Searching, Vibrations, Freaky Deaky, Can You See Me.
These songs have been sampled by Mary J Blige, Eryka Badu, Tribe Called Quest, Incognito, and countless hip-hop and rap artists.
Philip also toured and recorded 2 albums with Ashford and Simpson, Motown songwriters and producers.
During this period Philip also toured and recorded with Patti Labelle, Angela Bofill, Phyliss Hyman and Roberta Flack.
Becoming a longtime member of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, Philip recorded some of their biggest hits, including ‘Joy And Pain’, and 'Before I Let Go'. He toured the world with Maze for more than 15 years.
Taking a break from Maze, Philip joined Grover Washington Jr., riding the wave of his Grammy Award for 'Just The 2 Of Us'.
During this time period, Philip joined a world tour with Whitney Houston at her peak of success. Also recording and touring with Grammy artist Jeffery Osborne.
Philip also joined Kenny G for a world tour in his early success.
Philip also recorded at Philadelphia International Records, appearing on albums with The O'Jays, The Four Tops, The Stylistics, Patti Labelle, and Womack & Womack.
Philip became a member of C+C Music factory, replacing the original keyboardist /producer David Cole. He recorded all of their studio keyboards for 2 years.
Philip returned to Maze after a 6 year break. He resumed recording and world tours.
In this time frame, Philip toured and recorded with Cyndi Lauper, and did a world tour with Martika ('Toy Soldiers')
Philip has lived in Japan since 1998, and has been performing live, recording, and producing.
Philip has been a recording and touring member with Toshinobu Kubota since they met in New York in 1994.
Philip has collaborated with DJ Frankie Valentine of UK, co-producing with drummer Tony Allen. Also collaborating with Detroit DJ Recloose.
He co-produced and arranged Sowelu's debut single, 'Across My Heart', composed, arranged and produced her song 'Call My Name'.
Philip also produced 2 songs for Fayray. He composed arranged and produced 'We Got Rhythm' for artist Kohshi Kishita.
Philip has also recorded with Toshinobu Kubota, Hirai Ken, Chemistry, Shota Shimizu, AI, Kreva, The Gospellers, Scoop on Somebody, Hiromi Go, Fayray, Kazuhiko Kato, and more.
Recently he composed, arranged and produced the song 'Love Me,Hold Me' for Milliya Kato's latest CD.