Funk, Jazz, Fusion, Electronica - all of this is just a partial description of The Funktronics!
Comprising of John Yuan (Keys/Vocoder/electronica), Nima Ghovanlu (Bass), and Kenny Powell (Drums) they bring a fresh interpretation of classic grooves and recent jams, all done in a tasteful fashion yet guaranteed to please the brain as well as the booty (to paraphrase Michael League).
Much in the vein of Cory Henry, the group enjoys taking funk and jazz tunes from the past and giving their current spin on them. Or sometimes, a classic reinterpretation of a modern hit works as well.
Veterans of just about every area of music in the District the group have over 40 combined years of playing in clubs such as Blues Alley, Twins, Meze, Chief Ikes, IOTA, Bayou, and the Velvet Lounge (among other spots). Playing with or opening for such greats as Gil Scott Heron, Jean Carne, Gerald Heyman, Jimmy Ponder, and Spyro Gyra they are no strangers to playing great music and are now banding together to bring their sound to the District.
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