The official Phil Manzanera website reports that the guitarist, who has worked with Pink Floyd and David Gilmour on a number of occasions, has been hard at work working on no less than three new albums!

The highlight for Floyd fans will be the first of these, entitled "6PM", which will be released in early July 2004. Phil has written all twelve tracks and has had quite a few friends drop by adding their talents to the album: Chrissie Hynde on vocals and harmonica, Robert Wyatt, Brian Eno, Roxy Music's Andy McKay and none other than Mr Gilmour!

Phil's site will be hosting a few clips from the recording sessions soon. Phil helms the album, engineered by Jamie Johnson, taking on lead vocal duties (he's getting quite good at this singing lark) as well as guitar and some keyboards. The album is promising to be a great one, full of great music, great playing and plenty of sonic surprises along the way. A few clips from the recording sessions will be coming to a web site near you soon. Definitely one to watch out for! Our thanks to James for the info...