Artist description BUTTA has been tearing up the NY downtown music scene with their own brand of groove oriented originals that fuse jazz, funk, latin, celtic, world influences and contemporary dance grooves into a sum of pure elation. The seasoned members of BUTTA are no strangers to the music scene themselves, having performed or recorded with a who’s who in contemporary music. They’re not to

Music Style groove oriented jazz-funk that incorporates world influences over a kickin' backbeat.

Musical Influences P-Funk, Miles Davis, Sly, John Coltrane, James Brown

Similar Artists P-Funk, Jamiroquoi, Soulive, Medeski Martin Wood

Artist History Saxophonist and producer Dave "MAHONEY" Mullen has performed and/or recorded with: The Brand New Heavies, Funkadelic, Roy Ayers, Gil Scott Heron, Brian Jackson, G Love and Special Sauce, Marc Ribot, Mark Egan, Danny Gottlieb, Delfeayo Marsalis, Robin Eubanks, Slick Rick, Mood II Swing, Dem Brooklyn Bums, Firewater, Murphy’s Law………… and many others.

Group Members BUTTA is: Victor Jones- Drums Performed and/or recorded with a who's who in jazz including James Moody, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine,Chaka Khan, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, and Woody Shaw. He has toured the world extensively and is a staple of the jazz/funk scene in NY. Ron Richardson- Bass Performed and/or recorded with Roy Ayers, Phyllis Hyman and Will Downing among others. Dario Boente- Keys Performed and/or recorded with Big Joe Turner, Richie Beirach, John Benitez and many others. He is a staple on the downtown music scene. Alfredo Hidrovo- percussionist Eric J- Turntables and words

Instruments Saxophones, Bass. Drums, Keys, Percussion, Turntablist (MC)

Albums Live at Mojos(1997)

Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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