About
The Godfather of Retro-Soul and Jazz:
Led by a smooth lead saxophone and a distinct funky 80's style, Funktastic Players bring with their enriching musical compositions a unique blend of diverse genres. The group presents listeners with an exciting contemporary take on Jazz, on the Funk end of the spectrum.
"We get our inspiration from old-school jazz, funk, and soul from the 70s. I love listening to contemporary jazz even though our style is slightly different from what you hear on radio. If Kim Waters and Tribe Called Quest formed a band that would best describe the mighty Funktastic Players. ’ve been influenced by Fred Wesley and the JB’s, the Brand-New Heavies, Incognito, Brian Culbertson, Chops N Soul, and the Unwrapped Band to name a few."
Coffee Talk Jazz Magazine Interview
Read the back story and how the Funktastic Players sound came to be