 Despite his sketchy knowledge of musical theory, he was a complete master of his instrument, and blessed with large hands, (he could stretch an 11th with ease), his solos ranged from effortless large block chords to delicate single note figures, all played in a lyrical style, and swinging like a garden gate.He was arguably the greatest British exponent of the Erroll Garner piano style, though his playing embraced a much wider compass.He appeared on at least two recordings with Seamen - "Phil Seamen Now!