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Saxophonist Plunky Branch is an experienced performer, songwriter and music and film producer, and he is president of N.A.M.E. Brand Records, through which he has released 20 albums. At one time Plunky was a studio musician for television's top-rated sitcom, "The Cosby Show. His song Every Way But Loose was a top-ten soul music chart hit in London. He has appeared on avant-garde jazz albums by Pharaoh Sanders, Hamiett Bluitt and others. Nowadays Plunky spends his time leading his bandmates onstage playing rousing funk, R&B, jazz, African, reggae, gospel and rap and making music in his recording studio.
Plunkys European tours have taken him to England, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. He twice toured Ghana, West Africa, once for the Ghana National Commission on Children, and again as a cultural specialist for the U.S. Information Agency. Recently he has performed in Paris, explored music business opportunities in Japan; traveled to Brazil and to Cuba twice to research and produce music recordings and a documentary film, Under the Radar A Survey of Afro-Cuban Music.
With his group, Plunky & Oneness, he has opened shows for Patti Labelle, Ray Charles, Earth Wind & Fire, Yellow Jackets, and Frankie Beverly & Maze and more. Plunky & Oneness performed at the New Orleans Worlds Fair, the National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta (four times) and twice at the Hampton Jazz Festival in his native Virginia. For more than 15 years Plunky has toured continually with support from the Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA).
Plunkys career accomplishments are as varied as his music and his diverse interests, which include: African art and culture, history, digital technology, politics and the media. In addition to being a veteran saxophonist and composer, J. Plunky Branch has served as an administrator, lecturer and teacher. He has been a frequent arts panelist for the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Plunky is a two-time recipient of NEA Jazz Fellowships and he was appointed to the Governors Task Force for the Promotion of the Arts in Virginia. He has been Director of the Jazz Ensemble at Virginia Union University as well as an instructor of Afro-American Music History at Virginia Commonwealth University, both in Richmond.
Recognized by Richmond Magazine as Musician of the Year for 1999, Plunky is a sought after artist-in-residence and performer for public schools systems. He has written film scripts, journals of his travels, poems and over 200 songs.
Throughout his career Plunky has entertained and taught thousands, and in the process, has developed a broad and loyal following. During his 1987 West African tour, critics proclaimed Plunky "one of the greatest living saxophonist!" In a context where rhythm, ritual, power and emotion reign supreme, he just might be!
For further information contact: J. Plunky Branch, 2218 Rosewood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220, 804-355-3586, Fax 804-355-7240, Email: plunkyb@aol.com
'PLUNKY & ONENESS' ... Just to let you know... I have started a "Sassexy's Network Circle" (SNC)---basically, what I have always been doing to help out my 'favs' around here (new or old)--- I just have an "official" name for it now... :) ...and 'YOU' are definitely in it on my page.
Hello Mr. Branch! I'm going to pump up your music again this Monday night on Kenny-Ken's Jazz Jam from 7pm-10pm on 91.9FM - WFSS!
This weekly radioshow features the best funky jazz I can get my hands on from the likes of Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Plunky, Kirk Whalum, Marcus Johnson and Brian Culbertson. I'll also feature great local artist like Mixed Water, Reggie Codrington and Marcus Anderson (so you local jazz artist - get at me!) If you're not in the Fayetteville/Raleigh area, check me out on the web at www. wfss. org - just click the "listen online" highlight on the left side of the page.
So check me out and I promise you'll like my groove!... I'll keep you movin'!!!!
This Memorial Day, check out Kenny-Ken's Jazz Jam from 7pm-10pm on 91.9FM - WFSS! I'll play the best funk jazz, contemporary jazz, even some funky traditional jazz every now and then from the likes of Victor Wooten, Marcus Johnson, Grover Washington, Kirk Whalum, Brian Culbertson and Plunky.
I'll also feature music from some excellent , lesser known artist such as The Mad Violinist, Frank Meade, and Los Hombre Caliente as well as great local artist like Mixed Water, Reggie Covington and Marcus Anderson (so you local jazz artist - get at me!)
WFSS is located on the beautiful campus of Fayetteville State University (Bronco Pride!) in Fayetteville, NC. Pushing 100,000 watts of power, you can pick up a signal in NC (of course), SC and parts of VA . Oh, you're not in the area? Check me out on the web at www. wfss. org; just click the "listen online" highlight on the left side of the page.
So, check me out and I promise you'll like my groove!... I'll keep you movin'!!!!
Thanks for being becoming the 2700th member of Musicians and Artists for Peace. Perhaps some of your friends will vist our site and join us too.
Might you add us on your top friends list? If you have lots of friends you can search for us. Go to Change my Top Friends. In the "Search Friend List " dialog box choose display name and paste in Musicians for Peace
Best wishes on the new CD.. I know this one will crank the level up even higher... keep me on your short list for roadies and under studies... I will sit at your feet and learn from a master... Be blessed and never stressed
Hey there ! I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your tune, "Drop" ! I heard it on the Michael Baisden show, and I've been enjoying it ever since. Thank you, and good luck !
THATS THE FRESHEST MUSIC I'VE HEARD IN A LONG TIME...I'M SPEADING THE WORD IN MY CIRLCE. "RAIN JUST MAKES ME WANT TO CHILL, BUT"DROP JUST WON'T LET ME SIT STILL. THANKS FOR ADD AND MUCH SUCCESS.
2008 is gonna be GREAT 8-) May you have - 12 months health, 52 weeks luck, 365 days without stress, 8760 hours of love, 524600 minutes of peace and 31536000 seconds of joy
Thanks for the add Plunky. This is Ishmail's cuz. I am really enjoying your new CD and have been hearing more and more "Drop" here in the ATL. Keep up the great music!
I JUST CAME BY TO WISH YOU AND YOURS A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON. I PLAN TO GEAR BACK UP AFTER THE NEW YEAR, SO I WILL BE IN TOUCH AND HOPEFULLY CAN GET SOME BOOKINGS FOR YOU! FEELING 'SLIGHTLY' BETTER. EVERYDAY IS A NEW DAY AND BLESSING RIGHT??!!
Hey Plunky...thanks for adding me as a friend. Good to see you're still putting it down your way. I had the privilege of booking you guys while a student at Virginia Tech. I'm proud to have had the opportunity to meet you then and I still love your music and your message. Stay faithful and God bless Plunky & Oneness.
I LOVE your new CD! It's HOT! My favorites: What It Is Is What It Is, Hop Skip and a Jump, and of course DROP. Keep up the good work, take care and God bless.
PLUNKY makes it PHUNKY! I got that off of CD Baby.com regarding the Cold Heat CD. I agree! I Love the funky jazz of "Drop". I put it back on my profile again. I can't stay away! Girly glitter comments from www.GirlyTags.com
Hey Plunky! I LOVE the song DROP so much I got inspired to buy the entire new CD! I can't wait to hear it. DROP is blowin' up on the Michael Baisden Show! I'm so glad you're getting the quality exposure you deserve! Man, it would have been great to see you perform DROP live in Atlanta at the fundraiser concert Michael is putting on! We will surely miss you at the concert! Keep up the good work and continued success!
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