Several venues have experienced the funk/jazz sounds of the four person group; Da Phatfunk Clique. In September of 1998, violinist Darrell Looney began collaborating with bassist Brian Ellis on what would become the group’s 1999 release – Pandemic Love. The sound is unique as the violin is the lead instrument. Da Phatfunk Clique was formed as a band by January of 2000, utilizing local talent in support of the album release. DPC has developed into a funk/jazz concept creating mood-elevating grooves with a violin lead. The resulting vibe has been described as an amalgamation of jazz from Mahavishnu Orchestra and funk ambience of George Clinton's P-Funk All Stars. True to form, these are among the group's influences as are artists such as George Duke, Meshell NDegeOcello, Herbie Hancock and Noel Pointer.
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"Few things are as attractive as the violin played with a jazz mindset."
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