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The Brand New Heavies

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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.

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

Source: Chillout Productions
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. The band had a remarkable and inimitable style throughout their musical journey and recording history, inspired by the James Brown and Meters records. Their ...
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Brand New Heavies Announce UK Tour and Live Album

Source: Noble PR
September 15, 2009

The Brand New Heavies, the UK's premiere soul and funk band, have confirmed an extensive November 2009 UK tour, and the October 5th release of the live album Live in London. Tickets for the UK tour are on sale now.

The UK tour starts Monday 2nd November at the Cambridge Junction, followed by dates at the London O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire (Nov 4), Southampton Soul Cellar (Nov 7), Manchester Academy 2 (Nov 8), Liverpool, The Mask (Nov 9), Bristol Metropolis ...
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