The Instrument
A film by Zac Manuel
An aging jazz singer, grappling with the deterioration of his voice and seeking to reconcile the mysterious and troubled roots of his Southern Creole family, embarks on a journey with his filmmaker son to use artificial intelligence to resurrect the voice of his late father, a mesmerizing vocalist he regrets never recording.
Musician | Actor | Writer | Producer
About Phillip Manuel
To say that Phillip Manuel’s talents are diverse is to state the obvious. While his musical abilities are obvious, Phillip is also an accomplished actor, writer and sought after voice over talent. Musically, his performances attest to his unique ability to cross genres without missing a beat. From New York to Los Angeles and from Portugal to Paris, Phillip Manuel has graced the worlds’ stages with some of the biggest stars in jazz. His voice has been described as dramatic, warm and full of soul. One critic said his voice charms and seduces and his range sounds effortless.
