Philadelphia based “All Up On It” is a seven piece NuJazz Funk band which incorporates aspects of R&B and hip-hop aimed at audiences who would normally listen to urban contemporary radio stations. Among the musicians who frequently perform urban jazz are Dave Koz and the late Wayman Tysdale.
Philadelphia has a storied and rich tradition and history when it comes to home grown musicians. Occasionally a combination like “ALL UP ON IT” emerges. All world class musicians who have toured with Musiq Soulchild, John Legend, Fred Hammond, The Yellow Jackets, the late Freddie Hubbard, Stevie Wonder, Frankie Beverly, Narada Michael Waldon , Al Green, Glen Lewis, Freddie Jackson, Evelyn Champagne King, Change, Chubby Checker, Denise Williams, Queen Esther Marrow and the Harlem Gospel Singers, Larry Gatlin, John Schneider, The Blue Notes, The Delphonics, Ray Goodman & Brown, Bloodstone, Liz Macomb, Jasmine Sullivan, Charles Earland, Jimmy McGuffey, Dionne Warwick, 112 and Norman Connors.
"All Up On IT” is a seven piece NuJazz Funk band. The CD "Miss Tik Poket" available through CD Baby and its affiliates demonstrates the unit’s passion and diversity. Giving props to their predecessors and forging new ground simultaneously. "All Up On IT" seamlessly traverses the cool grooves of the tracks like "Miss Tik Poket" to the intricate 5/4 meter of "Urban Nomad". There is a sexy cover of "Stop Look Listen" by the Stylistics. The music is inspiring and visual. The same can be said for its live performances. The sound is bass driven, textured synth voicings with throbbing grooves, searing guitar and scintillating sax. Recently featured at several music festivals nationwide, the band plays original and covers of legendary jazz performers but not the usual standards. You can expect to hear Weather Report, The Rippingtons, The Yellow Jackets, Syra Gyro, Chick Corea, Bob Mintzer and more. This is a breath of fresh air. I am sure you will agree.
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