Artist description Draws upon the dance rhythms of Cameroon and neighboring West African countries, infused with blues and funk sensibilities, with plenty of room for free-wheeling improvisation.

Music Style World Beat Jazz

Musical Influences Miles Davis, B. B. King, John Scofield, Robert Cray, Salif Keita, Youssou N'Dour, Manu Dibango

Similar Artists Pat Metheny, Jonathan Butler, Yellowjackets

Artist History Guitarist and composer J.C. Doo-Kingué had a pan-cultural upbringing, living and performing in Paris, Cameroon, and New York, as well as benefiting from musical studies at Berklee College of Music. While each of the players is a virtuoso in his own right, this is truly a band, which has been honing its sound every week in New York night clubs for over three years. Individually, these musicians have worked with artists as diverse as Harry Belafonte, Manu DiBango, Chaka Khan, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Don Covay, Jeannie Bryson, Michael Urbaniak, and Dizzy Gillespie, among others. The band's premiere CD, Mood Swings, was released in late 1997.

Group Members J.C. Doo-Kingué: Guitar. Matt King: Keyboards. Paul Fraoley: Bass. Nathaniel Townsley III: Drums. Urbano Sanchez: Percussion.

Instruments Guitar, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Percussion

Albums Mood Swings, 1997

Press Reviews Cadence, 1997

Location New York, NY - USA

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