Background
Bennett, Philip Oliver was born on September 4, 1913 in New York City. Son of Eugene Cowles and Louie Azalea (Rice) Bennett.
composer conductor saxophonist singer
Bennett, Philip Oliver was born on September 4, 1913 in New York City. Son of Eugene Cowles and Louie Azalea (Rice) Bennett.
Bachelor of Music, Oberlin Conservatory, 1938.
Vice president, secretary Bennett Brothers, Incorporated, New York York City, 1942-1963. Conductor Phil Bennett Orchestra, New York City.and New Jersey, 1941-1998. Private teacher singing, New Jersey and New York, 1938-1945.
Member American Society of Composers, American Federation Musicians, Sons of the American Revolution, Veterinary Corps Arty, St. Nicholas Society, New England Society, St. Andrews Society, St. George's Society Lodges: Rotary (honorary), Kane.