Lovely Socialite Mrs. Thomas W. Phipps is a Madison-based experimental jazz/rock group. Socialite vacillates between tightly composed pieces and entirely free improvisation, combining aesthetics of modern jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary classical music. Instrumentation includes Trombone, Bass, Cello, Pipa, Vibraphone, and Drums (all amplified and effected with foot pedals and computers). Besides original works, the group performs instrumental covers of Radiohead, Flaming Lips, and Pink Floyd.
Lovely Socialite often collaborates with artists–vocalists, electronic musicians, video/installation artists–for various projects.
The official roster includes:
Ben Willis-Double Bass, Electronics
Pat Reinholz-Electric Cello, Electonics
Brian Grimm-Pipa, Cello, Electronics
Corey Murphy-Trombone, Electronics
Abe Sorber-Vibraphone, Drums
Mike Koszewski-Drums
Regular collaborators include vocalist Anna Slate, guitarist Ben Schapiro, video artist Anna Weisling, and video/installation artist Eric Allin.
Curious about my mom’s name connected with the Lovely Socialite. She is Mrs. Thomas W. Phipps and was indeed a ravishing social creature.
Whoa! Maybe we’re your mom!
I’m actually Mrs. Thomas W. Phipps! Seriously! Have been since 1998!