Results for "Jazz Funk Soul"

Greg Fundis

Born: September 25, 1977

Greg Fundis is a highly sought-after Chicago-based drummer known for bringing energy, groove and chops to his live performances spanning a multitude of musical genres. Currently touring with internationally known tribute group Led Zeppelin 2 as well as world renowned guitarist Fareed Haque, he has shared the stage throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, Israel, Caribbean Islands, Indonesia and Japan along side other notable artists such as George Benson, Joey DeFrancesco, Paquito D'Rivera, Roy Hargrove, Louis Bellson, comedian Rich Little, Joe Lovano, Bob Brookmeyer, Tom Harrell & Tony Monaco.  
Greg has been recognized in Downbeat Magazine as a notable jazz alumnus holding a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from DePaul University in Chicago and a Bachelors from Millikin University. While at Millikin, Fundis became an internationally published percussion composer at the age of 19 with his book of compositions, "Contemporary Audition Solos for Percussion"(Studio 4 Music/MostlyMarimba). His teachers and mentors have included Steve Smith, Louis Bellson, Jim Chapin, Steve Houghton, Brian Justison and Kim Klickna.
In addition to relentless performing, Fundis is a music educator, ensemble director and clinician in the Chicago area where he has held positions at Roosevelt and DePaul universities and currently teaches percussion classes at Whitney Young High School and coordinates world percussion activities for over 3,000 area youth with JCC of Chicago.
Greg Fundis plays Ludwig drums, Paiste cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Humes and Berg cases and Remo drum Heads.

Enrico Solazzo

Born: May 8, 1965

Live & Studio: Alex Britti, Franco Califano, Max Pezzali, Renato Carosone, Riccardo Cocciante, Stefano Di Battista, Amedeo Minghi, Fabrizio Moro, Nicky Nicolai, Fontella Bass, Il Rovescio della Medaglia, Fabrizio Bosso, Tollak Ollensted, Daniele Luppi, Vinnie Colaiuta, Michael Thompson, Humberto Gatica, Dario & Giorgio Rosciglione, Lele Melotti, Baptiste Herbin, Dynomite MC, Gumbi Ortiz, Tony Esposito, Roberto Gatto, Ernesto Vitolo, Danilo Rea, Kadir Gonzalez Lopez, Gegè Munari, Lo Van Gorp, John Pena, Rocco Zifarelli, Ronnye Jones, Deitra Farr, Fontella Bass, Aleandro Baldi, Ramona Badescu, Jessica Brando, Elsa Lila, Dario Bandiera, Simone Patrizi, Neffa.

The Filthy Six

The Filthy Six are the most exciting, authentic soul jazz outfit in the UK today and have established themselves as one of the most electric live acts on the scene. Their soaring horns, blistering guitar and gut-wrenching organ are fuelled by one of the hardest grooving rhythm sections around, producing a hip-shakingly powerful mix of jazz, funk and boogaloo, totally in keeping with the finest traditions of the late 60s Blue Note/Prestige sound.

Led by Trumpeter Nick Etwell (Tom Jones/Beck/David Axelrod/Mumford & Sons), this band of musical gunslingers have worked with some of the biggest names in music: Amy Winehouse, Mavis Staples, Ronnie Spector, Mark Ronson, Jill Scott, Jack White, Dionne Warwick, The Foo Fighters, Robbie Williams, Duran Duran, Chrissie Hynde, Noel Gallagher, Disclosure, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Fred Wesley and Spiritualized to name a few. 

Dan Waldman

Guitarist Dan Waldman has paid dues both in Europe and the USA, over a number of genres, performing as a sideman with artists such as Jason Marshall, Soul Understated (Bean Clemons / Mavis Swan Poole), Pee Wee Ellis, Jean Toussaint, Gareth Lockrane, Frank Willams / Brotherhood of Breath, The Real Live Show / MC Malik Work, Grupo Lokito (RIP Eugene Makuta), Jovol Bell, Nate Jones, Kim Thompson, Raheem DeVaughan and Celestine - appearing on recordings released by Acid Jazz, Jazz Refreshed, Mark de Clive Lowe and more.

His 2020 debut release as leader  'Sources & Angles', featuring Will Vinson on sax, Kassa Overall on drums and Ryan Berg on bass received a 4 star review in Jazzwise magazine, international radio play and positive reviews elsewhere including The Times and on this site.

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Dutcher Snedeker

Born: September 10, 1992

Dutcher Snedeker is a Grand Rapids pianist with a long history of being involved in the Michigan music scene. Growing up in a musical family, he was surrounded by different music styles that continue to inspire his multifaceted interest in music, whether it’s exploring different genres or taking on work in other music industry roles. He is recognized as an active part of the West Michigan music community, with multiple nominations and awards at the local WYCE Jammies alongside a jazz award from ArtPrize 2013. A graduate of both GVSU and WMU, he draws from years of experience as a classical and jazz performer in solo and group settings, with a focus on future soul, funk fusion, and New Music. 

Gabriel Bey

Born: October 11, 1948

Gabriel Bey, Chief Creative Officer at Moorish Manor Publishing, Management & Moor. 

Composer, Publisher, Trumpeter and Leader of the band, Spooky Kool, Your Friend in the Spiritual Age, where you can experience the best in “Head Boppin’ Jazz,” and performing as Gabriel Bey and Friends.

Gabriel performs with many different artists, but his joy comes from performing with the many different area Jazz Bands; like the SMCC Latin Jazz Band, Scottsdale Jazz Band, and the South Mountain Community Fat Jazz Band. 

Additionally, Gabriel serves on the Music Advisory Committee for Scottsdale Community College and Manages KingdomworK Recording Studio.  He is a member of NAMM; Eliances; and the American Federation of Musicians, Local 586 where he serves as a Trustee, Chairs the Outreach Committee, and is a Host on Radio 586 AZ Roots and KRDP 90.7 FM.

Eric Zolan

Born: March 29, 1993

Intoxicated by the music of John Coltrane, James Brown, and Miles Davis, Eric Zolan strives to express his passion for the music of his predecessors while embarking on the tireless journey of finding his own voice. Using standards as well as his own compositions as platforms for improvisation, Zolan delivers melodic sermons that evoke joy and lift the spirits of his listeners.

Zolan grew up in Fairfield, CT and got his start playing local gigs with bassist Steve Clarke. He graduated from William Paterson University (‘16) where he had the privilege of studying with jazz luminaries such as Mulgew Miller, Harold Mabern, Bill Charlap, Gene Bertoncini, Christian McBride and Steve La Spina

Kaori Yamada

Born: December 23, 1971

KAORI YAMADA DRUMMER Jazz drummer Kaori Yamada was born in Takamatsu, Kagawa Pref., Japan. Kaori started to learn the piano at the age of 4 and she graduated from the School of Music, at Takamatsu Junior College, majoring in classical piano. Kaori began to play drums on her own initiative at the age of 14. She was particularly interested in Soul, R&B, and Jazz, music her brother was listening to at the time, and she developed a strong desire to become a professional drummer. From 1991 to 1995, Kaori was based in Hiroshima where she qualified as a drum instructor under the R.C.C. Takeshi Inomata Drum School at YAMAHA Music Shops, Chugoku Region

Kenny Wesley

Born: September 1

He is a songwriter, pianist, vocalist with a range spanning more than four octaves, and a linguist who speaks five languages. His name is Kenny Wesley. With three acclaimed projects, numerous accolades, collaborations, compilation features, and high-profile performances under his belt, including a win as a finalist, and the United States representative, for the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival’s Shure Vocal Competition, Kenny has firmly placed his stamp on the burgeoning modern music movement.

His songs, fusing elements of electronic, jazz, funk, classical, folk and gospel, have been prominently featured on radio, film and TV – including the FOX series So You Think You Can Dance.  A welcomed guest to festivals and legendary venues across the globe such as SXSW, The Kennedy Center, Southport Weekender, Jazz Cafe London, Blues Alley, A-Trane, Montreux Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scotts, The White House, National Cherry Blossom Festival, Jazz à Vienne, The Blue Note, Bohemian Caverns, and The Apollo Theatre Cafe, he has shared the stage with numerous artists and musicians including Maysa (Incognito), the B52s, Vinx, Rachelle Ferrell, Kurt Elling, Sheila Jordan, Jean-Paul Bourelly, Giacomo Gates, Vikter Duplaix, Leela James, Charnett Moffett, Frédéric Yonnet (Prince, Stevie Wonder), Mino Cinélu (Miles Davis, Weather Report), Federico Peña (Marcus Miller, Meshell Ndegeocello), Stephanie Mills, Regina Belle, Zo!, Carmen Rodgers, Phonte (Little Brother, The Foreign Exchange), Alice Smith, Eric Roberson, Kindred and The Family Soul, N’Dambi and Syleena Johnson.