A Tribute to James Brown - Jared Grant & Amsterdam Funk Orchestra

Papa's got a brand new bag

If anyone has made funk break through to a large audience, it is of course The Godfather of Soul. James Brown lives on in our collective memory. Of course because of classics that everyone knows like Sex Machine and Cold Sweat, but also the thousands of hip-hop tracks that are based on samples from his Funky Drummer.

The largest funk band in the Netherlands, Amsterdam Funk Orchestra, pays a flaming and bold tribute to James Brown. And to do that well, there is really only one person in the Netherlands who can take on the role of James Brown: Jared Grant. Together with a 19-piece band, the James Brown classics get the thickest possible version. Get up and buy your tickets here .

Jared Grant

At the end of 2012, Jared Grant won the 3rd (jury) prize as well as the audience prize at the Music Matters Awards. In 2015 he reached the final of The Voice of Holland. In addition to his many solo performances, he is often a guest with various bands and artists. His own singles and albums are frequently streamed on the well-known music platforms and radio stations.

Amsterdam Funk Orchestra

The largest funk band in the Netherlands was founded in 2014 and is now the fastest rising star in the clubs, both in the jazz and pop circuit. In the past two years, the band has often played at major festivals, such as Haarlem Jazz & More, Landjuweel and De Parade.

Performances with saxophonist Benjamin Herman, singer Steffen Morrison, singer Denise Jannah and guitarist Anton Goudsmit establish their name and live reputation.

The band plays classic funk and afro funk with passion, specially written and arranged for this band by Efraïm Trujillo. The band knows its classics and also plays pieces by Fela Kuti, among others. The large rhythm section with double percussion makes Amsterdam Funk Orchestra a band you can't sit down with!