Jungle Funk

JUNGLE FUNK IS : A super group, armed with ridiculous virtuosity and history. A reunion of three music industry pioneers in pop, rock, funk, jazz and world music. The band, as well as each member, is respected worldwide for their exquisite and innovative sound. They are 3 hip ole black men merging old school songwriting with current DJ influenced grooves . These guys are as different to each other as a cat, a dog and a bird. Together they are magic, they are JUNGLE FUNK. THE JAZZ CAT – Will Calhoun… the “Living Color” jazz & rock drummer’s rhythms hop into your lap, curl up and purr, but he can hit like a predator...an African big cat stalking, then feasting, on the Serengeti . He’ll bring you to your feet with a ROAR! THE FUNK DOG – Doug Wimbish…. man’s best friend unless you’re trespassing on the groove. He might even drool a bit as he guards the funk, like he did on Sugarhill Records with his innovative lines and bass effects mastery. He licks like a pack of wild dogs! WOOF WOOF! THE SONG BIRD – Vinx De’Jon Parrette… his internationally acclaimed voice flies high with an eagle eye. This raptor weaves effortlessly in and out of the jungle below. Known for great American crooner inspired melodies and soaring vocals, his electronic vocal and percussive wizardry will swoop down and carry you away. KA KAW! Will Calhoun, famous for his work with the groundbreaking hard rock group Living Colour, including two Grammys, has performed with diverse artists including Mick Jagger, Mos Def, Oumou Sangare, Marcus Miller, and Wayne Shorter. Will’s most recent project, the jazz CD “Life in This World,” featuring Ron Carter, Donald Harrison, Wallace Roney, Marc Cary, and Charnett Moffett, has received considerable critical acclaim. Doug Wimbish is a bass player, primarily known for his studio work for the rap/hip hop label Sugarhill Records and his membership of the rock band Living Colour. He has played for a vast range of artists, including Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Madonna, George Clinton, Mark Stewart, Paula Cole, Bomb the Bass, Depeche Mode, Joe Satriani, Mos Def and Tarja Turunen. Wimbish is considered to be a pioneer in hip hop bass playing and in the use of bass effects, alternate tunings and extended hand techniques. VINX, has worked with and inspired some of the greatest music icons of our time such as Stevie Wonder, Sting, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Taj Mahal, Patrice Rushen, Cassandra Wilson, Harvey Mason, Brenda Russell, Rachelle Farrell, Sheryl Crow, Zap Mama and Cher.  As one of the most unique vocalists and percussionists working today, VINX is responsible for the ground-breaking use of folkloric instruments in contemporary music, as well as the use of vocal looping and effects technology.  With almost innocent passion, VINX blends the voice of an old school crooner with hypnotic Afro/Caribbean rhythms and his cutting edge audio technology.   It is truly a treat to witness this artist create in the moment with intricate layers of raw emotion.

New York, NY