Bands Similar to Jamiroquai?

[Mr Lizard]

Hi all,

In my never ending persuit to find new music to listen to, I am struggling to find any bands that are of a similar style to Jamiroquai and am looking for some suggestions if anyone has any?

The closest I have found is probably incognito but I really don't like the vocalist. Their instrumental stuff is great though! (although I haven't found much).

I checked out James Taylor Quartet last night, and I do like it but it doesn't have the more Disco / Funk edge that jamiroquai has.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Cheers

[thumbo]

Stevie Wonder? I've heard numerous comparisons of Jamiroquai to Stevie Wonder but I'm not really familiar with much Stevie Wonder at all. I'm sure someone else on here will pipe up with some Stevie recommendations

[MacDaddy]

Sunscreen.

Corduroy.

IIRC started around the same time and were quite popular within the Acid Jazz scene. They played at my uni during the 90's.

Edited April 12, 2013 by MacDaddy

[Mr Lizard]

I do love a bit of Stevie Wonder! and I definately see the similarites, but as far as I can see it mostly lies within the vocals (correct me if I'm wrong, as I have only heard some of his back catalogue).

What I'm really looking for is something musically similar more than anything. ( I hardly even hear vocals when listening to most music! ).

[EBS_freak]

Spyro Gyra?

[MB1]

MB1.
Check out...Incognito
Tribes Scribes and Vibes.

Chic (Early Jamiroquai used to cover Good Times live)
Graham Central Station.

[funkgod]

Stevie Wonder is GOD...

bands like Jamiroquai, or in the field.....
try ..
PUSH they are very good, the last cd was a killer

if you take away jk's voice
Incognito sometimes
james taylor quartet sometimes
New Jersey Kings sometimes
The sound stylistics sometines
The Quiet Boys.. ( check out the cd Bosh)
Buckshot la Fonque (more jazzy but still fresh)
Maceo parker ( is the last word in funk)
dumperstaphunk ( ivan neville's mad funk band, Tony Hall on bass ,,, now there is a bass player!)
early corduroy... sometimes
Down to the bone...sometimes ( so many great easy grooves to learn)
Soulive ....again sometimes ( i love soulive, drummer is great, (bit like tower of power ...sometimes))
Oh and check out 'Robert Randolph and the family band's cd Unclassified... i cant take it off.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLtj24m9B-g[/media]

not a clip that really sounds like Jamiroquai, but check them out
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHVyyZpfBNg[/media]

Edited April 12, 2013 by funkgod

[Mr Lizard]

Thanks for the suggestions!

Am going to check all these out when I finish work, will let you know how it goes! (roll on 5 o clock!)

[Horizontalste]

Brand New Heavies maybe?

[chaypup]

Check the 'Funk and Groove' thread here for literally hundreds of suggestions.

[Zenitram]

The Salsoul Orchestra? Plenty disco.

[PTB]

How about The New Mastersounds?

[xgsjx]

As all the above & also check out Roy Ayres. Even if you've never heard of him, you'll have heard a good few of his songs either on ads, in games or sampled.

[fumps]

If you like the funkier stuff check out my mates old band. Capri
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ayOLPN0M5w&feature=share&list=UUMxA9IHDKv9Z-x5nuvOdajg

[chris_b]

Galactic

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

[Beedster]

Some of Sly and the Family Stone

[StephenYork]

What about Shuffler? The rhythm section from Jamiroquai and Dan Pierce on vocals. Killer line up

[Roland Rock]

A couple more Jamiroquai type songs:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=upKsTCKYm4E
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yn0EaB4pXPs

[Dingus]

I couldn't say this was like Jamiroquai , but if you've been listening to JTQ ect then why not listen to the real deal . Jimmy McGriff from the unbelievably groovy Electric Funk album :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCuNPvROoQg

[Dingus]

Anything with a connection to Masters At Work featuring the superb Gene Perez on bass :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVHW1LCE6vI

[baseline9]

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1365759582' post='2043942']
Sunscreen.

Corduroy.

IIRC started around the same time and were quite popular within the Acid Jazz scene. They played at my uni during the 90's.
[/quote]

Love Corduroy! I got the album dad man cat, quality

[The Hat]

Some of, and this is a genuine group, Crazy Penis

[Dingus]

[quote name='The Hat' timestamp='1365780874' post='2044490']
Some of, and this is a genuine group, Crazy Penis
[/quote]

I would search for them on Google , but it might take some explaining if my wife looks at the history on this computer .

[The Hat]

You will find em if ya search on just Crazy P

[funkgod]

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1365772806' post='2044287']
A couple more Jamiroquai type songs:

media]http://youtube.com/watch?v=yn0EaB4pXPs[/media]
[/quote]

WOW that is so close, could almost say thats where jk came from right there.
i remember labi siffre with that song he had in the charts but never knew his other stuff was so good
Cheers.. im off to Amazon right now