Artist description Recently formed 8-piece Funk / Acid Jazz band from Edinburgh. Goddard consists of amateur and professional players of the highest calibre. Goddard features members of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, The Commitments, and ex Average White Band, Chaka Khan, Daryl Hall, Norman Connors, Najee, Marion Meadows and many more.

Music Style Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Pop

Musical Influences Average White Band, Stevie Wonder, Victor Wooten, Dave Mathews Band, Wilson Pickett

Similar Artists Phish, Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai, Michael Jackson, Gato Barbieri, Dave Mathews, Groove Collective

Artist History Goddard was formed by 4 Edinburgh University students in january 1999. Goddard has been gigging all around Scotl and can be heard in most live music venues in Edinburgh. They are currently working on their first album.

Group Members Jeremy Goddard : Vocals, Keyboards, songwriter. Jules delattre: Bass, arrangements. Ed Lowther: guitar. Mike Ausden: guitar. Chris Grieves: Trombone, Musical Director. Paul Mills: Drums, backing vocals. Additional players. Ryan Quigley: trumpet. Graeme Wilson : Tenor Saxophone.

Instruments Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hammond, 4-string Bass, Guitar, Tumpet, Trombone, Tenor Saxophone, Drums

Albums Currently being recorded

Press Reviews Edinburgh Evening News, 4 star review (14/06/2000):'With strenght in every department and a singer who is a joy to listen to'. Jazz Joint(November 2000): 'Soul & R'n'B Phenomenon!'

Location Edinburgh, Scotland - United Kingdom

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