TriFunctA
Funky Grooves with New Orleans Soul
Mixing jazz chops with funky grooves and New Orleans soul TriFunctA, developed by drummer Wayne Maureau and keyboard master Mike Lemmler, is creating a new sound from the crescent city. Joined by Mike Vila on guitar the trio of New Orleans natives has been creating a buzz in the local music scene. Their sound has been described as Tribal Tech meets The Yellowjackets meets The Funky Meters. They perform original compositions by all three members as well as tunes by John Scofield, Ricky Petersen, Billy Cobham, Jeff Lorber, Carl Burnett, Bob Berg, and funky versions of classic jazz tunes. Currently TriFunctA lays down the groove most Wednesday nights at the Blue Nile on Frenchmen Street and can be found in venues such as The Maple Leaf, d.b.a., Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar, Club 300, Snug Harbor, The Banks Street Bar and The Green Room. Their first CD “Hangin’” featuring special guests Steve Masakowski (Astral Project), George Porter Jr. (The Funky Meters, PBS) and Mark Mullins (Bonerama) was released in a stellar performance at Blue Nile on September 20th, 2008. People came from as far as Mobile, AL and Atlanta, GA to find a packed house and a kickin' band. The show included guest appearances by Mark Mullins, George Porter Jr. and Jason Mingledorff (Papa Grows Funk).
To listen to audio clips of this CD click this link TriFunctA, Hangin'
