Groove is King Rock Candy Funk Party

• 1 Introducing the Master of Ceremonies Mr. Funkadamus 00:30
• 2 Groove is King 03:27
• 3 Low Tide 02:49
• 4 Uber Station 05:04
• 5 East Village 06:54
• 6 If Six Was Eight 04:44
• 7 Cube's Brick 07:32
• 8 And Now a Word from Our Fine Sponsors With Mr. Funkadamus 00:17
• 9 Don't Be Stingy With the SMPTE 05:15
• 10 C You on the Flip Side 05:07
• 11 Digging in the Dirt 06:20
• 12 Don't Funk With Me 05:55
• 13 The 6 Train to the Bronx 06:10
• 14 Rock Candy 05:27
• 15 Mr. Funkadamus Thanks All the Senors But Especially the Senoritas 00:27
• 16 The Fabulous Tales of Two Bands 05:38
• Total Runtime 01:11:36

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Rock Candy Funk Party ist eine Gruppe voller Weltklasse-Musiker, feat. Bluesrock-Star Joe Bonamassa!

"Wer dieses Album hört", sagt Drummer und Produzent Tal Bergmann, "bekommt Lust darauf allerlei Dinge zu tun, die verdammt viel Spaß machen. Manches davon mag ich gar nicht aussprechen - ich sage nur: Have fun(k)!". Die Rede ist von "Groove Is King", der neuen Veröffentlichung der Rock Candy Funk Party, bestehend aus Bergman selbst, den Gitarristen Joe Bonamassa und Ron DeJesus, Bassist Mike Merrit, sowie Keyboarder Renato Neto als Stammgast. Die Band hebt ihre bereits auf dem Debüt "We Want Groove" (2013) gezündete explosive Mischung aus Jazz, Rock, Funk und Fusion hier auf das nächste Level - diesmal um eine Riege exquisiter Gastmusiker verstärkt. Und wieder geht es dabei in jeder Hinsicht heiß her. "Groove Is King", wurde mit einer um zahlreiche illustre Studiogäste gewachsenen Rock Candy Funk Party aufgenommen und spiegelt eine leicht veränderter Ausrichtung: "Wir haben den Jazzanteil diesmal etwas zurückgefahren", so Ron DeJesus. "Moderne, härtere Dancebeats spielen eine wichtige Rolle, der Rock-Anteil ist höher, und unverfälschter Funk kommt noch stärker durch." Unter anderem Daft Punk, die Brecker Brothers, Mark Ronson mit Bruno Mars, Massive Attack, Prince und Led Zeppelin nennt DeJesus als Referenzen, um das Klangspektrum zu beschreiben.

„Bei coolen Titeln wie ‚If Six Was Eight‘ und ‚C You on the Flip Side‘ merkt man sofort: Hier wird an eine Zeit erinnert, als Jazz die Musik der Liebe war … nun ja, vielleicht nicht direkt der Liebe, sondern eher das, was man so treibt, wenn man verliebt ist … ach komm schon … du weißt genau, wovon ich rede! Also hol dir dieses Album, schnapp dir deinen Herzensmenschen und lass den Groove die ganze Nacht laufen!“ (Jeb Wright, classicrockrevisited.com)

Tal Bergman, Schlagzeug
Joe Bonamassa, Gitarre
Ron DeJesus, Gitarre
Mike Merritt, Bass
Gäste:
Billy Gibbons, Gitarre
Randy Brecker, Trompete
James Campagnola, Saxophon
Renato Neto, Keyboards
Ada Rovatti, Saxophon
Daniel Sadownick, Perkussion
Zia, Gesang

Rock Candy Funk Party
delivers a lavish soundscape that incorporates a plethora of genres, from dance and electronica, to rock funk and jazz and everything in between. The band is gearing up to release their brand new Album “The Groove Cubed” this fall following their 2015 sophomore album Groove Is King.

RCFP is a collection of top-notch groove loving musicians aimed at bringing the world fresh and funky vibes. Their collective credits include Joe Zawinul, Hugh Masekela, Prince, Ruth Brown, Chaka Khan, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, Tito Puente, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Conan O’Brien, Sheila E. and many more.

The band formed around 2009 when drummer Tal Bergman and guitarist Ron DeJesus combined their love of funk music and wanted to share it with the world. After recording and performing with blues-rock titian Joe Bonamassa, Bergman invited him to join the fun. By 2011, Bonamassa had officially joined the band and the groove has been growing stronger ever since.

RCFP isn’t your run of the mill funk jam band. They are highly reputable, respected, and experienced professional musicians who share a love of experimenting with various musical concepts. Individually, the members add their own expertise and styles to the mix. Tal Bergman’s versatile drum style has allowed him to play every style from rock and R&B to jazz and Latin. He appeared on many reputable artist’s albums including Rod Stewart, Billy Idol, and LL Cool J. Guitarist Ron DeJesus has always been inspired by funk music and has been continuing to preserve the legacy of funk greats like James Brown and Sly Stone. Bassist Mike Merritt brings the swinging jazz side of things to the table. He has played in the famous jazz group the Jazz Messengers as well as Conan O’Brien’s house bands. Finally, Renato Neto brings a Brazilian flare that adds a fantastic rhythmic element.

RCFP are: Tal Bergman (producer and drums), Joe Bonamassa (guitar), Ron DeJesus (guitar), and Mike Merritt (bass).

The Groove Cubed which is set for release on October 20, 2017, was recorded at Tal Bergman Studios in Los Angeles, California. With the new album, the band continues to push the musical envelop and seamlessly blends various genres together. The band shakes things up by adding two fabulous vocalists to the mix (Ty Taylor of Vintage Trouble and Mahalia Barnes), which “is a first for RCFP.” According to Bergman, “It will take the listener on journey that explore the use of different styles of music from different eras and hopefully break some rules!!” The Groove Cubed has the “mark of real pros,” with top-notch improvisation and musical chemistry. The band “came in (the studio) with nothings, and came out with a new record.”

This album shatters genre defining stigmas and takes elements from the past as well as from contemporary music. Each song starts with “a riff, groove, or feel” and morphs into a stellar funk gem. Bergman says that the main goal for The Groove Cubed was “as always to say something different. This band is a perfect vehicle to make music in unorthodox ways that crosses different genres.” The band’s motto and perfect concept for this new album is that “there are no rules, just expect the unexpected.”

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