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The Brand New Heavies

The Brand New Heavies are an acid jazz and alternative hip hop group formed in 1985 in Ealing, West London. Originally an instrumental rare groove group, the Brand New Heavies gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid house replaced rare groove in clubs. Band members The core members of the group are: * Jan Kincaid — born 17 May 1966 in Ealing - drummer / keyboardist * Simon Bartholomew — born 16 October 1965 in Ealing - guitarist * Andrew "Love" Levy — born 20 July 1966 in Ealing - bassist / keyboardist The band has also worked with many vocalists, including N'Dea Davenport, Sideah Garrett, Carleen Anderson, Nicole Russo, and Sy Smith.

Dennis Rollins' Velocity Trio's "The 11th Gate" Digitally Released in the US on 11.11.11

November 17, 2011

11.11.11. the date that is attributed by many to have metaphysical and mystical implications, will certainly prove to be an auspicious date for UK-based trombonist Dennis Rollins, whose CD with his Velocity Trio, The 11th Gate, will be released digitally in the US to coincide with its release in the UK and Europe. For 25 years ...

Acid Jazz Masters, the Brand New Heavies, to Perform at the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2010 on February 17th, 2010 at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

December 16, 2009

Best described as the pioneers of the London acid jazz scene, the Brand New Heavies sparkled in the 1970s epoque of funk music; however they initiated a huge popularity for classic soul in an era dominated by hip-hop. Formed in 1985 by the long-time school friends, drummer/keyboardist Jan Kincaid, guitarist Simon Bartholomew, and bassist/keyboardist Andrew Levy. ...