Physical Therapy (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | St. Louis , United States |
| Products | Jazz fusion music albums |
Number of employees | 4 |
Physical Therapy was a jazz fusion ensemble originating from St. Louis, Missouri, composed of Terrance "Terry" Coleman, Michael Fitzgerald, Ben Monroe, and Brian White. Active throughout the 1990s, the group issued two albums on the Sweatshop Records label: their self-titled debut Physical Therapy (1992) and the concept-driven Casino (1997).
Music career
St. Louis-born Michael Fitzgerald, skilled in saxophones, woodwind instruments, and keyboards by the age of 18, established Physical Therapy alongside Coleman, Monroe, and White. Their first album was produced locally at K Audio Inc., while their follow-up Casino was recorded at The Chapel. Production duties were shared among all members, with Monroe overseeing engineering and mixing tasks. Both records featured imaginative liner notes that connected track titles through thematic narratives.
The band prioritized superior production values by employing an array of instruments and synthesizers; their initial album was digitally recorded without using drum machines or sequencers. For the second release, guest musicians from the local scene contributed to more than half of the tracks, and limited sequencing was introduced.
Physical Therapys compositions were featured during The Weather Channels "Local on the 8s" segments, providing notable exposure. Although their online footprint remains minimal outside listings for Casino on Discogs and AllMusic, the members have continued their careers as session players and solo artists internationally. Fitzgerald and White notably took part in the annual Miles Davis Jazz Festival events in both 2010 and 2019.
Michael Fitzgerald passed away in June 2022.
Personnel
- Terrance "Terry" Coleman – Bass, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar
- Michael Fitzgerald – Soprano, Alto, Tenor Saxophones; Keyboards
- Ben Monroe – Drums, Percussion
- Brian White – Acoustic, Electric, MIDI Guitars; Keyboards
- Kevin James – Keyboards, Vocals (on Physical Therapy)
- Kent McVey – Keyboards (on Casino)
- Mark Owens – Keyboards (on Casino)
Discography
- 1992: Physical Therapy (Sweatshop Records)
- 1997: Casino (Sweatshop Records)