In August of 1972, Phase II Pan Groove was formed by a group of daring and innovative young musicians. The Founders Anderson Phillips, Barry Howard, Noel Seon, Rawl Mitchell, Selwyn Tarradath and virtuoso Dr. Len ‘Boogsie’ Sharpe made the bold decision to leave Starlift Steel Orchestra to pursue their passion and talents towards the development of a more indigenous and upbeat sound for the steelpan.
In its genesis, the band was known as Phase II Rhythm Band. The founding musicians continued to master their experiments on the steelpan through the exploration of various styles of music, inclusive of the integration of other contemporary instruments. Their influence on Phase II’s repertoire is evident, as to date the band continues to attract some of the most brilliant and influential minds in music.
