Bumps along very nicely. Top US players confirm a class production.

loving that rhythm and that sexy sax by Tucker :-)

Wonderful groove! Some nice instrument treatments over here.

'The Hang' was recorded live at Masterlink Studio on two days. Each musician contributed original tunes to this session and the result is...fresh and exciting! Dave Limina (piano chair of Berklee College of Music) and Tucker Antell (tenor saxophone) were flying from Boston to join the Funkestra rhythm section - it was funk at first sight. This is a meeting of kindred spirits thoroughly enjoying each other's company and musicality. Without a doubt a Funkestra highlight! With an extended release strategy the album has clocked up 250,000 streams on Spotify with 'Kerria Lacca' on the Spotify editorial playlists 'Instrumental Funk' and 'Blood and Whiskey' on 'Jazz UK'.

Get your Monster Funk T-shirt here:
https://rsb-records.teemill.com/collection/redtenbachers-funkestra/

More background info here:
https://redtenbachersfunkestra.com/category/whats-happening/

CREDITS
Tucker Antell - saxophone (tenor) http://www.tuckerantell.com/
Mike Outram - guitar https://www.mikeoutram.com/
Mike Sturgis - drums https://mikesturgis.co.uk
Karl Vanden Bossche - percussion https://www.karlvandenbossche.com/
Dave Limina - Hammond organ https://www.berklee.edu/people/dave-limina
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/

LISTEN 
Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/rb-funkestra/sets/the-masterlink-sessions
Bandcamp https://redtenbachersfunkestra.bandcamp.com

SOCIAL MEDIA 
https://www.facebook.com/StefanRedtenbacher
https://www.facebook.com/RedtenbachersFunkestra
https://www.instagram.com/funkestra/ 
https://twitter.com/rbfunkestra 
https://redtenbachersfunkestra.tumblr.com/
https://www.reverbnation.com/rbfunkestra 
https://uk.pinterest.com/funkateer68/ 

Recorded at Masterlink Productions by James Welch https://www.masterlinkproductions.co.uk/
Graphic Illustration by Stefan Redtenbacher
Released on RSB Records, RSB749000

Bandcamp

The Hang

Winston Theme

Boiling Pot

Sneakerhead

All Jokes

Cavtat

Cinderella

Rocket

Gasoline Green

Just Like Me

F1rst

'Blood & Whiskey' is a rootsy funk tune with a heavy riff and some exquisite solo flights by guitarist Mike Outram and saxophonist Tucker Antell who also wrote this tune. When we asked him what the story behind the title was we heard all about his favorite Boston bar serving the cocktail that inspired this tune. A perfect tune for 'The Preacher' - Season 5!

Watch an alternative take of 'Blood & Whiskey' as part of our Masterlink Sessions here: https://youtu.be/6FG9zzgSVRg

Read the backstory here:
https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/blood-and-whiskey-ft-tucker-antell-mike-outram-out-now-on-rsb-records

PERFORMERS

Tucker Antell - saxophone (tenor) http://www.tuckerantell.com/
Mike Outram - guitar https://www.mikeoutram.com/
Mike Sturgis - drums https://mikesturgis.co.uk
Karl Vanden Bossche - percussion https://www.karlvandenbossche.com/
Dave Limina - Hammond organ https://www.berklee.edu/people/dave-limina
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/

SOCIALS

https://www.facebook.com/StefanRedtenbacher
https://www.facebook.com/RedtenbachersFunkestra
https://www.youtube.com/user/rbfunkestra
https://www.instagram.com/funkestra/ 
https://twitter.com/rbfunkestra 
https://redtenbachersfunkestra.tumblr.com/
https://www.reverbnation.com/rbfunkestra 
https://uk.pinterest.com/funkateer68/ 

CREDITS
Produced by Stefan Redtenbacher
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Masterlink Productions by James Welch https://www.masterlinkproductions.co.uk/
Cover photo by Rob Blackham
Graphic Illustration by Stefan Redtenbacher
'Blood & Whiskey' written by Tucker Antell
Released on RSB Records, RSB749003

Blood and Whiskey (feat. Tucker Antell & Mike Outram)

'Bump-de-Bump' is firmly stepping into the footsteps of the Meters and the Funkestra's general love for the New Orleans Funk and Jazz tradition. This infectious groove tune is featuring Berklee College of Music piano chair Dave Limina and Boston based tenor saxophonist Tucker Antell. Written by guitarist Mike Outram this single release forms part of Redtenbacher's Funkestra 'live-in-the-studio' album 'The Hang' - to be released later this year.

'Greasy, slippery and well and truly funkified! Fab bass tone too, my lord!' (Mike Brooks, Bass Guitar Magazine/Bass Player Magazine)

'The epitome of New Orleans swagger, strut and in-your-face funk. The groove immediately sucks you in and the playing never lets up!'
(Nick Wells, Scott’s Basslessons/iBass Magazine)

PERFORMERS

Tucker Antell - saxophone (tenor) http://www.tuckerantell.com/
Mike Outram - guitar https://www.mikeoutram.com/
Mike Sturgis - drums https://mikesturgis.co.uk
Karl Vanden Bossche - percussion https://www.karlvandenbossche.com/
Dave Limina - Hammond organ https://www.berklee.edu/people/dave-limina
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass https://www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com/

SOCIALS

https://www.facebook.com/StefanRedtenbacher
https://www.facebook.com/RedtenbachersFunkestra
https://www.youtube.com/user/rbfunkestra
https://www.instagram.com/funkestra/ 
https://twitter.com/rbfunkestra 
https://redtenbachersfunkestra.tumblr.com/
https://www.reverbnation.com/rbfunkestra 
https://uk.pinterest.com/funkateer68/ 

CREDITS
Produced by Stefan Redtenbacher
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Masterlink Productions by James Welch https://www.masterlinkproductions.co.uk/
Cover design by Stefan Redtenbacher
Car illustration by Kavoz
'Bump-de-Bump' written by Mike Outram
Released on RSB Records, RSB749004

Bump-de-Bump (ft. Dave Limina & Tucker Antell)

This instrumental groove tune is dedicated to the lac insect that produces a resin which was used to produce gramophone records until vinyl was invented. Featuring guitarist Mike Outram and saxophonist Tucker Antell it also nods towards the musical meeting of Medeski, Martin & Wood with John Scofield. Stefan Redtenbacher's Funkestra has clocked up over a million Spotify streams with their own brand of funk and 'Kerria Lacca' is another groovilicous addition to their live shows too.

PERFORMERS
Tucker Antell - saxophone (tenor) www.tuckerantell.com
Mike Outram - guitar www.mikeoutram.com
Mike Sturgis - drums mikesturgis.co.uk
Karl Vanden Bossche - percussion www.karlvandenbossche.com
Dave Limina - Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes www.berklee.edu/people/dave-limina
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, bandleader www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com

CREDITS
Written and produced by Stefan Redtenbacher
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Masterlink Productions by James Welch www.masterlinkproductions.co.uk
Cover design by Stefan Redtenbacher
Released on RSB Records, RSB749005

Kerria Lacca

Kerria Lacca (ft. Mike Outram, Tucker Antell)

'Tee Off' is a smooth instrumental in the footsteps of The Crusaders and the Average White Band. The 'crack' band of heavyweight 'sessioneers 'cut this track entirely live in the studio, featuring Hammond organ player Dave Limina and guitar supremo Mike Outram. Following on from recent successful Spotify editorial play-listing and over a million listeners on their channel - this is another strong contender for groovy smooth Jazz lovers.

PERFORMERS
Tucker Antell - saxophone (tenor) www.tuckerantell.com
Mike Outram - guitar www.mikeoutram.com
Mike Sturgis - drums mikesturgis.co.uk
Karl Vanden Bossche - percussion www.karlvandenbossche.com
Dave Limina - Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes www.berklee.edu/people/dave-limina
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, bandleader www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com

CREDITS
Written by Dave Limina
Produced by Dave Limina and Stefan Redtenbacher
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Masterlink Productions by James Welch www.masterlinkproductions.co.uk
Cover design by Stefan Redtenbacher
Released on RSB Records, RSB749007

Tee Off (ft. Dave Limina, Mike Outram)

The cracker-jack house band of the UK Masterlink Sessions AKA The Redtenbacher's Funkestra has accumulated nearly 1.8 million Spotify streams with their own brand of groovy Jazz Funk in the footsteps of The Crusaders and The Average White Band. This groove jam written by Tucker Antell and Stefan Redtenbacher features all three soloists of the band and showcases their creative spontaneity and the abundance of pure performance joy recording live in the studio.

Download Redtenbacher's Funkestra on Bandcamp: 
→ https://redtenbachersfunkestra.bandcamp.com/

PERFORMERS
Tucker Antell - saxophone (tenor) www.tuckerantell.com
Mike Outram - guitar www.mikeoutram.com
Mike Sturgis - drums https://mikesturgis.co.uk
Karl Vanden Bossche - percussion www.karlvandenbossche.com
Dave Limina - Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes www.berklee.edu/people/dave-limina
Stefan Redtenbacher - bass, bandleader www.redtenbachersfunkestra.com

CREDITS
Written and produced by Stefan Redtenbacher
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Masterlink Productions by James Welch www.masterlinkproductions.co.uk
Cover illustration by Angus MacKinnon
Released on RSB Records, RSB749009

Buy on Bandcamp

Monster Funk

Deep: The Baritone Sessions, Vol. 2

Voyager One (feat. Bobby Sparks II & Nate Smith)

Bassist, producer & funk fiend | anomaly | anachronism | defiant demolisher of the pigeon-hole.

“The Funkestra has got that ‘what is hip’ attitude...more deep grooves than a 78 rpm record,” enthuses George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly.

On Dr Hypenstein, Redtenbacher's Funkestra brings their danceable brand of funk, laying down 13 of their funkiest grooves yet, from the fluty can't-stop-your-feet sounds of the title track to the heavy crunch of "Swagger," then letting the atomic dogs out with "Cave Canem" and the percolating "Funktionality."

London-based bassist, composer, arranger and bandleader Stefan Redtenbacher is the mastermind behind Dr Hypenstein, which includes the bass-driven "Bass Face" and "Bassbulator," the dare-you-not-to-move "Right On It" and "Supergalactic," and expands on previous material to incorporate electronic sounds in all the while standing proud with the history of funk.

This is the eighth album from Redtenbacher's Funkestra, which regularly performs at (and packs) London's legendary 606 Club and other established London venues. Guest musicians have included Fred Wesley, Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis, "Doc" Kupka, Lee Thornburg and Lenny Pickett from Tower of Power, Eric Krasno of Soulive, Stanton Moore of Galactic and the horn sections from Prince, Incognito and The Brand New Heavies.

The Austrian-born Redtenbacher fell for Herbie Hancock and Maceo Parker early on, then studied at the Vienna Conservatory and Boston's Berklee College of Music, and has recorded and performed with legends including Steve Winwood, Jack Bruce, Amy Winehouse, Lulu, Mica Paris, and Herb Alpert.

"Stefan, you know what the funk is about!” (Fred Wesley of the JB’s)

Bump-de-Bump (ft. Dave Limina & Tucker Antell)

Redtenbacher's Funkestra

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