Classically trained jazz and rock muso Siebe Pogson has released his latest album Taking a Ride with Funk Engine.
The composer and band leader’s music draws on influences from Thelonious Monk to Herbie Hancock and more. Funk Engine’s members (three from Sydney, one from Byron Bay) met through the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the Jazz Workshop, and include Siebe (electric bass) with Nish Manjanuth (tenor saxophone), Holly Conner (drums) and Felix Lalanne (electric guitar).
Taking a Ride was recorded at Free Energy Device Studios, produced by Llew Kiek and Richard Belkner, and mastered by Michael Lynch. Guest artists include Rhyan Clapham aka DOBBY, Deiniol Chynoweth (vocals), Nick Polovineo (trombone), Nick Calligeros (trumpet) and Novak Manojlovic (keyboard).
Funk Engine will open the HeART of Annandale arts festival on 12 May. Check out Facebook for more info. Find out more about Funk Engine on its website, or you can read our interview with composer Siebe Pogson.
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