B. FARDOULLI (pron: far-dooly) is the name attributed to this
music act formed by Australian Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Phill
Raymond. The concept includes the performance of original songs
written by Phill and selected cover versions of songs by other music
artists that have influenced him throughout his career. Drawing upon a
pool of professional musicians to accompany him, at times, Cecil B. Fardoulli is
primarily an acoustic blues duo but can expand into a trio or quartet.
The music is essentially drawn
from blues and blues derivatives and includes songs from various
forms of music that Phill has played, performed and been influenced
by over the years. ie: Blues, Blues Rock, Rhythm & Blues and
contemporary acoustic music styles.
Throughout his music journey he
has performed and worked with many local legends in the Australian
music industry and with international artists Andy Gibb, Paul
Stookey (Peter, Paul & Mary) and Ralph McTell
(Streets of London).
In December 2015 he released a debut 6 track CD recorded at Studio
52 in Melbourne Australia with Trevor Carter at the helm.
Released to Blues & Roots radio, around the country, it jumped
into the December 2015 Australian Blues & Roots Airplay
Charts (abarac) at #25 then
went on to peak at #10 in the January 2016 charts.
The CD entitled CECIL B.
FARDOULLI & THE BIG BOO "A Foot a'Tappin' Boogie" is
receiving a steady stream of airplay on Australian and international
radio in the UK, Germany, Denmark, Brazil, the USA and Canada.
Rumour has it that there is a second CD in the pipeline. Stay