Presenting
There’s JAZZ — and then there’s unapologetically, FUNK’D JAZZ! This dynamic Jozi-based six-piece collective of MASTER-CRAFT musicians dish up their own signature CROSS-OVER JAZZ experience… a bold blend of all things uber hip ’n syncopated….. infused with plenty of spunky funk, colourful acid soundscapes, sizzling swing & deep soulful groove.
THE BAND
WENDY ALLEN TWYFORD on vocals & percussion
ROLAND MOSES on keys
GALLY NGOVENI on double & electric bass
SYDNEY MAVUNDLA on trumpet & flugelhorn
PHIL HOLDER on saxophone
ROB WATSON on drums
Their repertoire spans timeless jazz standards, fiery Afro-Cuban rhythms, sensual ballads, and gritty à la mode favourites — all reinvented & given the unique FUNK‘D JAZZ treatment
Live, the onstage chemistry is undeniable. FUNK‘D JAZZ don’t just perform — they PLAY, in every sense of the word – and have a ton of fun whilst doing it. They relish peeling away the plastic, twisting the original inside out & spicing it up with enough organic funky flavour to set your ear buds EN FUEGO!
For FUNK’D JAZZ, music is both mastery & mischief — and their invitation is simple: Come hear it, feel it & move with it!
NOTABLE PAST PERFORMANCES
Top 500 Company Awards 2018
WESBANK Car of the Year Awards 2018
VEUVE CLICQUOT Casalinga Jazz Luncheon 2018 & 2019
Urban Sessions Live Stream Concert July 2020
NIROX Summer Jazz Festival Dec 2020
FAIRLAWNS BOUTIQUE HOTEL International Jazz Day Concert May 2021
SOLD OUT Show SANDTON THEATRE on THE SQUARE Nov 2022
TOPCO MEDIA Empowerment Awards July 2023
OTHER VENUES
KATZY’S , RIBOVIILLE BOUTIQUE HOTEL & DIE OU PASTORIE
Funk’D Jazz at Sandton Convention Centre
SOCIALS
ForestJazz 24th - 25th October 