Artist description One of the most versatile and experienced bands in the U.S., Plunky & Oneness has been performing and recording its own brand of Funk Jazz and soul for over 20 years. The band could be described as Erika Bahdu meets John Coltrane and the GAP Band.

Music Style Funk & Jazz

Musical Influences Maceo Parker, George Clinton, John Coltrane, GAP Band, Mary J. Blige, Chanka Khan, Prince,

Similar Artists George Clinton, Chaka Khan, Kenny G, Incognito,

Artist History Plunky & Oneness has been performing and recording for over 20 years. J. Plunky Branch, leader of the group has produced 15 albums, toured in Europe and Africa, and written songs considered to be classics in the European club scene: "African Rhythms" and "Every Way But Loose." Plunky was a studio musician for television's "The Cosby Show" and he is a two time recipient of Jazz Fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. The gourp has opened for some of the biggest names in black music, including: Patti LaBelle, B.B. King, The Pointer Sisters, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Najee, and Gladys Knight. They have performed festivals, concerts and one hundreds of clubs and universities in the U.S.. Europe and Africa.

Group Members J. Plunky Branch - Sax and Vocals P. Muzi Branch - Bass and Vocals Tonya Lazenby-Jackson - Keyboards and vocals Ronnie Cokes - Drums Asante - Percussion Chris Beasley - Guitar Charlayne Page - Lead vocals

Instruments Saxophone, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, African percussion, Guitar and Vocals

Albums "Groove Tones"; "I Can't Hold Back"; The Oneness of Phunk"; One World One Music"; "African Rhythms";

Press Reviews Richmond Times-Dispatch: "...the type of '70's soul rarely heard these days....Pure class..." Blues and Soul Magazine: "...Plunky is a Master" Washington Post: "...satiny soul and a contemporary blend of jazz and rap poetry"

Location Richmond, Virginia - USA

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