Philip Shulman

Scottish multi-instrumentalist, born 27 August 1937, The Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland. Father of Damon Shulman (3) and Calvin Shulman, grandfather of Elliot Shulman, Rowan Shulman and Joel Shulman (2).

In 1970, he co-founded the progressive rock group Gentle Giant along with his younger brothers Derek Shulman and Ray Shulman. He left the group in 1972. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays alto and tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, mellophone, piano, plus occasional percussion and vocals.