Julian Hankins - drum kit, Mark Brown - bass guitar, Rupert Leighton - keyboards, Ben Campbell - guitar, Ian Beer - saxophones, Tom Haunton - percussion
Influences
The set comprises of tunes written by James Taylor Quartet, Stevie Wonder, The Average White Band, The Crusaders, Grover Washington Jnr, The Headhunters, George Benson, Corduroy, Dr Strut, Steps Ahead, Deodato, Morrisey Mullen, The Brecker Brothers, Greyboy as well originally penned tunes.
Formed in the Summer of 2006, Ipsofacto cover the essential jazz, funk and fusion artists of the last 30 years, putting their own stamp on works by well known artists in the field such as Stevie Wonder, The Crusaders, Grover Washington Jnr, Corduroy, James Taylor Quartet and The Average White Band.
The band have a wealth of experience behind them with drummer and band founder Julian Hankins moving to the South West after many years of sessions and live work in London.
The rest of the band is made up of keyboard player Alex Stevens who has been playing live jazz, funk, rock and blues in and around Gloucestershire for over 13 years, guitarist Ben Campbell who has moved to the South West from the Midlands where he was working at a top recording studio and also playing in various live bands, saxophonist Ian Beer who has played in many of the regions top bands and bassist Mark Brown completing the band who has also had extensive experience playing in many jazz, rock and funk outfits in the south west over the last 14 years.
The band offer a smooth and highly professional sound that only comes with the experience and knowledge that is gained by performing for the combined number of years that the members of the group have between them.
Ipsofacto are available to play at any corporate event or party or alternatively a bar or club where the audience are looking for a smooth and funky sound.
For further information or to book the band please contact Mark Brown on 07899 661189 or e-mail mjames.brown@virgin.net
Details of how to apply for this years festival can be found in our blog or on our website. Check it out!
We'll be hosting our first fundraising party of the year at the end of the month! You'll get to spend the evening in the company of The Ten Pound Suit Band as they rip through a set of non-stop, rebel rousing fun!
That's right! "The best swingabilly band in town!"
Date: Sat 31st Jan. Venue: La Tasca. The Triangle, Clifton, Bristol. Time: 8:00pm kick off. Tickets: £5adv from Bristol Ticket Shop.
