Phil Templer

AXIOM BIO: Self-Evident Truth in both concept and application best describes the realization of the musical goals of brothers Peter Templer and Phil Templer. The road towards that realization has been one of many twists and turns often encountered by professional musicians striving to explore their own artistic expressions, while at the same time responding to the ever changing demands of both the national and international marketplace. ​Through AXIOM, Peter and Phil feel that they are indeed establishing their own special place on the contemporary music scene. When recently asked "What is AXIOM all about and what are you trying to say, musically speaking?" Peter responds, 'As the name implies, this is the self-evident truth in music forus! I grew up playing tunes by Jr. Walker, James Brown, the Allman Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, etc. I love that stuff and always will. Then,. put that together with my affinity for Jazz and Latin music through people such as Miles, Wes, Bird and Jobim. Now I have this fantastic opportunity to express all of that here with AXIOM!" Phil adds, "There's that certain spark of creative spontaneity inherent in all of the music we love and that's what I'd like to think we're achieving in AXIOM. There's a strong element of teamwork here as all the players get the chance to really be involved from performing as well as from a compositional standpoint". ​Exposure to a broad range of musical styles such as Big Band Jazz, Classical and Pop music, prompted Peter towards formal piano studies at the age of seven. An elder brother who performed as a guitarist in local pop bands gave Peter his first guitar as a twelfth birthday present. He began right away taking lessons, playing along with records and performing in rock bands which continued through high school. ​The strong family interest in music helped in encouraging Phil's early involvement by beginning the study of drums and piano at the age of eight. By age twelve, Phil was performing in rock, concert and marching bands, in addition to studying with longtime Louis Bellson protoge Gaeton Caviola. After attending colleges in both the Miami and Boston areas and performing extensively throughout the north and south, Phil joined Pete on a journey westward to California. The move to the West Coast has kept Phil very busy both recording and performing in a variety of situations and places from the Las Vegas showrooms to some of L.A..'s premier clubs and studios.

Writing and working with Pete via AXIOM has indeed proven to be a most challenging and satisfying endeavor that has yet just begun!

Awards

"SPIRIT OF LIGHT" was AXIOM's first CO, released by Cexton Records, an independent Jazz label based in Southern California. The disc received national airplay and placed on the Jazz play list charts. It features Grammy Award Nominee , Pianist David Benoit, and vocalists, Arnold McCuller, Raj Senewratne and Charlotte Crossely are the a few of the many featured artists on "SPIRIT OF LIGHT." AXIOM's Upcoming CD. "Skin in the Game" features Grammy award winner Hussien JIffry on Bass. Hussein won the award as a recent member of Herb Albert's award winning band.