MO'FONE

Eclectic Fusion • United States
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With its surprising and highly combustible line-up of two saxmen and one drummer, the Oakland-based group MO’FONE has thrilled audiences with some of the funkiest jazz—and jazziest funk—being played today. Powering its way through inventive high-energy original compositions, MO’FONE explores the sonic landscape of its unique instrumentation with a relentless adventurousness, creating a huge sound that belies its compact size. Combining serious musicianship with an infectious sense of fun onstage, MO’FONE also manages to groove with abandon while keeping miraculously in balance, as each member of the band pushes his instrument well beyond its role in a more traditional trio. What’s more, MO’FONE delivers adventurous riffs and grooves, while achieving a sound that’s not only accessible, but instantly addictive. Their groovy improvisations and original concept have twice earned them the award for Best Jazz Group in the 2008 & 2012 East Bay Express Readers’ Poll, and secured them repeated slots at the Monterey, San Francisco and Sonoma Jazz Festivals, in addition read more...
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MO'FONE Surf's Up album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Surf's Up
Eclectic Fusion 2003
MO'FONE Sling Shot album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Sling Shot
Eclectic Fusion 2008
MO'FONE 'Fonolgy album cover 3.50 | 1 ratings
'Fonolgy
Eclectic Fusion 2014

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