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Already clocking in as a fully-formed band releasing music since 2013, Amsterdam-based septet KOFFIE have managed to distill afro-brazilian rhythms and a modern jazz funk feel into a unique sound that brings swings and smiles wherever they play.
The core of the band met at the Amsterdam Conservatory, when Valentijn Bannier met drummer Abe van der Woude and took inspiration from Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. Their natural chemistry and onstage energy lead to a debut album featuring vocalist Nassan Silva Lopes and an extensive tour, before penning their second record Éh Lady. Honing their mix of world music, jazz, and funk grooves, with a modern topping of guitars, sax and synths, Éh Lady earned them critical acclaim and an enviable live reputation.
Collecting their live experiences and well-oiled group dynamics, they went back into the studio, to capture a more refined version of their sound for their follow-up album Huntu. Recording all eight players live together, they laid down several slices of atmospheric afro funk, which also saw Benny Sings join for a step into pop territory. It gave them the chance to take their music on tour all over Europe and beyond, including Istanbul Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and Secret Garden Party in England.
The core of the band met at the Amsterdam Conservatory, when Valentijn Bannier met drummer Abe van der Woude and took inspiration from Fela Kuti and Tony Allen. Their natural chemistry and onstage energy lead to a debut album featuring vocalist Nassan Silva Lopes and an extensive tour, before penning their second record Éh Lady. Honing their mix of world music, jazz, and funk grooves, with a modern topping of guitars, sax and synths, Éh Lady earned them critical acclaim and an enviable live reputation.
Collecting their live experiences and well-oiled group dynamics, they went back into the studio, to capture a more refined version of their sound for their follow-up album Huntu. Recording all eight players live together, they laid down several slices of atmospheric afro funk, which also saw Benny Sings join for a step into pop territory. It gave them the chance to take their music on tour all over Europe and beyond, including Istanbul Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and Secret Garden Party in England.
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