Jungle Funk
| Jungle Funk | |
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Drum and bass, funk, R&B |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | ESC |
| Associated acts | Living Colour, Tackhead |
| Members |
Will Calhoun Vinx de Jon Parette Doug Wimbish |
Jungle Funk was a drum and bass group formed by Vinx de Jon Parette, Will Calhoun and Doug Wimbish. Beginning in 1996, they performed over one-hundred and fifty shows throughout Europe and Australia. The trio performed a complex hybrid of R&B, drum and bass, dub, funk, and soul music, buttressed by sampling and electronic percussion. In 1998, they released their eponymously titled debut album Jungle Funk, which consisted of a recording of their live performance in Austria.
After Living Colour first dissolved in 1995, bassist Doug Wimbish and drummer Will Calhoun were still interested in working together. Vinx had previously played Afropop and jazz with Herbie Hancock, and Meshell Ndegeocello and Sting. Together they formed Jungle Funk in 1996 and began performed live around Europe. In 1998 they were signed to German music label ESC Records, who issued their only album Jungle Funk. The live album was recorded in April and featured guest appearances by musicians Pete Holdsworth, Keith LeBlanc and Skip McDonald.
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