Given the question: Facts: - instrument: keyboards vocals , synthesizer , analog synthesizer , programming , - landscape: yes - caption: greg phillinganes performing with herbie hancock in 2010 - birth name: gregory arthur phillinganes - genre: pop rock , progressive rock , r & b - notable instruments: korg triton yamaha motif - birth date: 12 may 1956 - name: greg phillinganes - background: solo_singer - image: gregphillinganes20101129a.jpg - birth place: detroit , michigan - associated acts: stevie toto , eric clapton , quincy jones wonder , the jacksons , michael jackson , - occupation: musician , songwriter Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of greg phillinganes .
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gregory arthur '' greg '' phillinganes -lrb- born may 12 , 1956 -rrb- is an american keyboardist , singer , songwriter , and musical director based in los angeles , california .a prolific session musician , phillinganes has contributed keyboard tracks to numerous albums representing a broad array of artists and genres .he has toured with notable artists such as stevie wonder , eric clapton , and toto , served as musical director for michael jackson , and has released two solo albums .