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This #InternationalJazzDay, take a look back on Phil Collins' lesser-known roots as a drummer influenced by the likes of Frank Zappa and Buddy Rich, leading to his involvement in two jazz projects throughout his career - The Phil Collins Big Band & Brand X.

Phil Collins, pictured with Eric Clapton and Roger Forrester in 1989 at Bunbury Cricket Club, Cheshire.

Watch as Phil Collins performs “A Groovy Kind Of Love”, his cover of the Carole Bayer-Sager classic for the movie “Buster”, on the First Final Farewell Tour, 2004.

Phil pictured with his good friend Sting at Elton John’s Oscars party in 2004.

"The Roof Is Leaking", performed by Phil Collins with Daryl Stuermer on The Tonight Show in 1985.

Phil Collins, pictured for a "No Jacket Required" press shot. #NoJacketRequired40 📸 John Stoddart

Phil pictured behind the kit, recording for "Tarzan" in 1999. 📸 Disney

Watch as Phil Collins closes out the show at the Waldbühne, Berlin with "Take Me Home" from "No Jacket Required" on the "Seriously Live!" Tour, 1990.

Watch as Phil Collins performs a piano version of his debut solo single - “In The Air Tonight” for his appearance on “Songbook” with Will Hodgkinson.

Phil Collins, photographed by Armando Gallo on “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” Tour with Genesis.

Watch as Phil Collins performs "I Wish It Would Rain Down", taken from ...But Seriously on BBC's Wogan - 1990.

Phil Collins on the cover of the August 1985 issue of Rockstar Magazine.

Phil Collins backstage with Eric Clapton, Nathan East, Greg Philliganes, Mark Knopfler and Steve Ferrone at the Royal Albert Hall, 1987.

Watch as Phil Collins performs "Easy Lover" with Amy Keys and Lamont Van Hook on the First Final Farewell Tour in Paris, 2004.

Phil pictured with Mike Rutherford & Tony Banks for a Genesis "Invisible Touch" press photo.