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deFunkt

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About Me

If you want Funk 'n' Soul then deFunkt are the perfect band for you!Playing a varied set including The Jackson 5’s 'Blame it on the Boogie', Sam & Dave's 'Soul Man' and our very own James Brown Medley, they always get people of all ages up on the dancefloor. The band's repertoire of over 100 numbers, enables them to cater for any occasion, which also includes arrangements of modern classics such as Gnarles Barkley's 'Crazy' and Justin Timberlake's 'Senorita'.deFunkt consists of 9 members; a male and female vocal duo, bass, piano, guitar and drums, plus a three piece horn section - which all together creates a fantastic full and vibrant sound.deFunkt play for functions up and down the country ranging from weddings, birthday's and balls to club nights and christmas parties.

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Member Since: 20/11/2006
Band Members: James Mitra - Vocals, Martyn Corker - Trumpet, Katie Clenshaw - Alto Sax, Tom Lumley - Tenor Sax, Martin Batchelar - Keys, Charlie Wilkinson - Guitar, Sam Edgington - Bass, Steve Drinkwater - Drums
Influences: Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire, Jamie Cullum, Bill Withers, Justin Timberlake, Brecker Brothers, Tower of Power, The Funk Brothers, Marcus Miller, Maceo Parker etc.
Sounds Like: Average White Band, John Barry, Brand New Heavies, Brecker Brothers, Jamie Cullum, Earth Wind and Fire, Aretha Franklin, Kenny Garrett, Marvin Gaye, Gnarles Barkley, Dave Grusin, Herbie Hancock, The Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, Al Jarraeu, Norah Jones, Alex L'Estrange, Marcus Miller, Rage Against The Machine, Dennis Rollins, Sam 'n' Dave, Justin Timberlake, Tower of Power, Wild Cherry, Edgar Winter, Dave Weckl, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Joe Zawinul
Type of Label: Major

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