INOAHBAND 
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Inoahband    


 

Formed in the in 2002 and based in Palo Alto, CA, Inoahband performs vocals, instrumental Smooth jazz  and neo-Soul. The group is equally at home with smooth bossa novas, smoky ballads, swinging up tempo numbers, and funkier dance tunes.

 

Band Members

 Keith JonesA. Keith Jones - Guitar, Bass, Vocals.    Keith Jones shines as the group’s Guitar and bass player”. Rarely do fans agree which aspect of this California native is most engaging: his sunny smile  or engaging guitar & bass lines. Some mesmerized audience members note the breath of Keith's extensive experience in music from his time in Church, Concerts, Live Performances. A true veteran of the a live music world, Keith has founded, co-directed, and performed in professional groups for more than half his life. Keith's contributes a fresh Innovative flavor and strong songwriting to Inoahband.
 

Brian Donovan

The musical talents of this  artist are created by nothing  short of magical fingers. Brain Donovan is a 30 year veteran California Bassist, whose early roots were  through.  As  a  free-flowing, creative impromptu, rock,  jazzy,  perfect accompanist to any style, Donovan  has  often  been invited  to  perform at festivals, events, weddings, home-going celebrations,  private  and  public functions,  and  televised  programs,  just  to name  a  few.  .  Brain does  not  hesitate  to  share his  modest,  yet unlimited   mastery   of   music  with  others .   Brain's  love  for music  is clearly  expressed by  his  many facets of playing Living in the Bay area.  His outstanding musical abilities have awarded him ventures the whole world.

Bernard Boult Bernard Boult      The musical talents of this artist are created by nothing short of magical fingers.  Bernard Boult is a 30 year veteran California pianist, whose early roots were nurtured in San Francisco. His outstanding musical abilities have awarded him ventures the whole world through.  As  a  free-flowing, creative impromptu, gospel, jazzy,  perfect accompanist to any style, Boult  has  often  been  invited  to  perform at festivals,  democratic  and   republican   political   events, weddings,  home-going  celebrations,  private  and  public functions,  and  televised  programs,  just  to name  a  few.  Alongside his piano playing, Boult is a gifted vocalist with  an   astoundingly  wide  range  from  baritone  to  falsetto.  His range is further enhanced by his multiplicity of singing styles.  Boult does  not  hesitate  to  share his  modest,  yet unlimited   mastery   of   music  with  others   including   a local   church   in  which  he  plays  and   directs  a  choir.  Boult's  love  for music  is clearly  expressed by  his  many facets of writing, playing and singing.
Bill Bronson Bill Brunson - A crafty saxophone player who plays to the mood. Playing nearly 20 years throughout the Bay Area, William "Bill" Bronson has touched the hearts of audiences of every age. Over the years style has changed, but his smooth melodic grooves have remained the same.  From festivals to family gatherings; from parties to plays; from schools to churches; from matrimonial to home  going celebrations;  from  receptions  to  banquets; from community to political functions  -  gospel, spirituals, jazz,  pop, classical,  light rock,  rhythm and blues have all played  a  part in  developing  Bronson's  music  language. Bronson currently resides with his family in Silicon Valley, where he  is active in his  church,  and is a  member of two bands.  One which is named  Perfect Harmony, specializes in  gospel  jazz.  The second  group goes  by INOAHBAND which  can  be  described  as  a  band   for  all   occasions.
Curtis J. Funderburk Curtis J.Funderburk -

Curtis Funderburk was born on August 29, 1964 in San Francisco Ca. His first musical influence was a gentleman by the name of James Edwards, who was a jazz/Gospel drummer. As a young man he wanted to learn more about drummers and there technique. At a young age his family, friends and teachers encouraged him to learn more about great drummers and check out there many styles. Some of his many influences are: Max Roach, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Gene Krupa, Cozy Cole, Louie Bellson, Carter Beauford, Billy Cobham, Steve Smith, Poppa Joe, Jones, Jonathan “sugarfoot” moffett, Dennis Chambers, Art Blakey, and John Blackwell Sr. and Jr.    With a Gospel background Curtis soon, learned to incorporate these new styles of play, into his own style.  His new style also helped out with R&B, ROCK, Neo-Soul, blue grass, smooth jazz and Dance.  As he got older he discovered new talent and bands in the surrounding bay area.  He became the backbeat of a local band in San Jose California, called “HORCHATA” where they released there first single on Green Gorilla records. Also, did several live recording with Gospel artist such as “The Clarke Sisters”, “Darrell Colley”, “The Hawkins singers”, and a host of other bay area recording artists. In 1992 Curtis did some work for MC-Hammer as a back-up drummer, that later helped him in getting local gigs in the bay area. Currently playing in a band with musicians, who each have over 30 years of experience, is truly a blessing in disguise.  His style of play and experience truly brings the solid backbeat that every band desires.        

 

Ron Estrada Ron Estrada - Guitars and Basses

Ron Estrada started playing in the early 60's and was influenced by Surf Music, The Ventures, The Beatles and Motown/R+B. He played with "The Jokers" and "Crossroads" during these formative years.
With the surge of Latin Jazz and Rock in the 70's he formed his own band "Estrada's Natural Band" in 1978. The band played various clubs around the Bay Area. They were together until 1985. Some of the members included Benny Vallarde (Cal Tjader) and Bruce Unsworth (Pride and Joy) .
After disbanding he started playing on the Blues and R&B scene. He played with the Lisa Kindred Blues Band and The George Gregory Band from 1986 to1990 playing clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area.
He filtered down to the South Bay Blues scene where he joined The Michael Osborne Band from 1991 to 1995. The band performed at the 1993 Monterey Jazz Festival, the 1994 Saratoga Wine Festival and a six week European Tour of seven countries in 1994.
He joined up with The Fog City Band playing Funk, Soul, Rhythm and Blues from 1994 to 1999.
At the end of 1998 Ron did a few gigs with Rudy Ramirez. In passing Rudy mentioned about finding a bassist that could play more Latin flavored than the other Rock and Jazz bassists that their band was going through. Ron said he used to play in the Latin style and Rudy invited him to come jam. The jam turned out to be with several members of Mambo Street. While jamming in San Mateo Ron  met upon A. Keith Jones which later led to sessions with the "Inoahband" being the lead Guitar while Keith would play bass & Vice versa

 

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