Artist description Raw Deluxe delivers high energy, danceable jazz funk!

Music Style Funk and Jazz

Musical Influences The J.B.'s, Headhunters, Lonnie Smith, Melvin Sparks, Jimmy McGriff, The Crudsaders,

Similar Artists Greyboy Allstars, Medeski Martin & Wood, Galactic, Liquid Soul

Artist History Since 1998, Raw Deluxe has performed their high-energy show for audiences both nationally and internationally. The group's exciting live act stems from their well-crafted songs and strong improvisational skills.The group got their start playing the Bay Area's acid-jazz and hip-hop circuit, through out the late nineties. This led to the rise of the group's popularity, bringing them from the underground to playing larger events with acts such as Will Bernard & Motherbug, The Breakestra, Greg's Eggs, boomshanka, Mission and Alphabet Soup. In July 2001, the group released the critically acclaimed EP "Back to the Jungle" on the Reel Deal Music label and has been gigging relentlessly in support of the new release. The CD is already receiving a vast amount of attention on the airwaves and is in stores now. You can also find the breakout single "Get Some" featured on the Subkoncious Records compilation, "Elephunk / Live-N-Direct."

Group Members Chris Arenas-bass Chris Spano-drums Matt Fleming-organ/electric piano Jason Collins-guitar Tony Jurado-saxophone

Albums Back to the Jungle

Press Reviews XLR8R magazine recently noted the CD as "Killer jazz-funk from this San Francisco outfit, complete with horns, wailing keys and tight rhythm. They've been quietly winning loyal fans for the past few years, and with these six original tracks it's easy to see why. Check 'em out." SF Weekly- Whether Raw Deluxe is in its free-flowing improvisational mode or working through the sweaty structures of its awe-inspiring catalog, the quintet is always a sure bet for a good time. With a musical history that stretches back to the Bay Area's late-'90s acid jazz and hip hop scene, the band has spent almost five years building a reputation for expert guitar work, energetic horns, and propulsive organ grooves. Comprised of Chris Spano on drums, Chris Arenas on bass, Matt Fleming on the electric piano and organ, Tony Jurado on sax, and Jason Collins on guitar, Raw Deluxe released its acclaimed debut EP, Back to the Jungle, in 2001. XLR8R magazine promptly hailed the effort as "killer jazz-funk," and the band reeled in a host of awards that year. The six-song disc -- especially the awesome single "Get Some" -- whetted the appetites of many funk fans. Raw Deluxe intends to deliver its bootylicious follow-up sometime in 2003, after the group comes back from its current West Coast tour. Of course, the group may never return: Like true road warriors, Raw Deluxe has been gigging nonstop in support of Back to the Jungle. For this boombastically fun live band, the stage is a home away from home, especially when the ensemble's playing with such popular acts as Marginal Prophets, Boomshanka, Mission:, and the Breakestra. Wherever Raw Deluxe is, it can always be counted on to cook up a savory mix of danceable tunes. If you like your funk steaming, try it Raw. sfweekly.com | originally published: October 16, 2002

Location San Francisco, California - USA

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