Funk for our Festival finale. Local band JBiA played to a packed out Piccolo and raised the roof. Nowadays a seven piece outfit, with drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, two sax players (tenor and alto) and a lead vocalist. Or one lead of the lead vocalists, for that role flits about through the pianist, guitarist and tenor saxophonist, with all bar the other sax player contributing backing vocals as well. Plenty of variety in styles and sounds, although none of the others can match the vocal talents of Debs out front.
There's not much subtelty to the magic. Get a groove going and keep it going. Get the audience on their feet. Throw in a few solos. The sax solos, from both players, all received warm applause and cheers, but my personal favourite came from the bass - she played a big part in the band's overall sound throughout.
They're a tight act, with humour and joy important components of their set. Great fun and a great end to JazzFest '24.
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