Perpetual Gold Recordings in association with SoulMusic Records-Digital steps into the season with the smooth jazz-and-soul digital single, “Summer Vibe” from renowned guitarist and musician Phil Gates.
Produced and arranged by Phil, Preston Glass and Alan Glass, this joyful’n’breezy instrumental is the latest offering from Chicago-born Phil whose extensive credits include recordings and performances with major performers such as John Mayall, Tower of Power, Booker T, Maurice White, Philip Bailey, Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle, Melba Moore, Freddie Jackson, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Deniece Williams, Jody Watley, Howard Hewett, Teddy Pendergrass, Brian McKnight, Ruben Studdard and many more.
Phil notes, “Over my career, I’ve been able to ride the areas between Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Traditional and Contemporary Blues. Soul and its many dynamic textures have been at the root of my recording projects and playing. This new project working with Preston Glass is a return to soul music for me.”
(P) & (C), 2026, Perpetual Gold Rceordings-Soul Music Records-Digital, distributed worldwide by The Source on all digital platforms.
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CREDITS
SUMMER VIBE
Written by Alan Glass & Phil Gates
Published by DCT Productions (BMI) & NIA Music Ltd. (PRS)
Produced & Arranged By Preston Glass, Phil Gates & Alan Glass
Lead Guitars: Phil Gates
All other instruments: Alan Glass
Engineered by: Alan Glass, Phil Gates, Preston Glass & Felix Cardonia
Studios – “the hang” studio, Los Angeles, CA
Cover Art: J.B. Stock, Preston Glass & David Nathan
Special Thanks: Alan Glass & Gina Glass
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Nathan & Preston Glass
