He studied under Ahmad Jamal , and played in the 1960s and 1970s with Lou Donaldson , Nicky Hill , Eddie Harris , Houston Person , and Gene Ammons .
Phillips began playing jazz organ after hearing Jimmy Smith in his twenties .
Phillips studied under Ahmad Jamal , and played in the 1960s and 1970s with Lou Donaldson , Nicky Hill , Eddie Harris , Houston Person , and Gene Ammons .
Phillips began playing jazz organ after hearing Jimmy Smith in his twenties .