I wondered what would happen if I attempted a 12-bar blues improvisation in a disco-funk style. This was the answer.

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Take yourself on a deep and colourful dub-funkijazzical journey through fantastical worlds and seductive beats, in the quest to discover the truth behind the galaxy's most elusive and mysterious icon, Kaptain Karnival.

Renowned artist and composer Jem 'Stone' Panufnik's sumptuous musical and visual feast takes us on a psychedelic voyage through ambient lushness, deep and throbbing electronica plus of course the kind of unique twisted funk, wonky disco and jazzy grooves the Finger Lickin' Records pioneer is famous for. 
 
Featuring some incredible guest musicians including Ben Castle (Quincy Jones, Radiohead, Hans Zimmer) and Dominic Glover (Primal Scream, Groove Armada, Incognito) it is a rich tapestry of musical styles and emotions.
 
As a visual accompaniment to the album there is an exquisite, richly-illustrated hardback art book depicting each track in the narrative. Simultaneously released by Velocity Press and available from most book stores, Jem's wild, surreal and highly original imagery adds a whole new dimension to the immersive experience.
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released July 5, 2024

All music written, arranged and performed by Jem Panufnik except:
Everybody’s Hugging the Horse - horns arranged and performed by Dominic Glover
Voluptuoso - guitars by William Mazzarella
Rejoice and Shake Ass - guitars by Reuben Godden
The Laundrette Conspiracy - clarinet by Ben Castle, bass guitar by Sam Godden
Moose Knuckle Sandwich - horns arranged and performed by Dominic Glover, bass guitar by Sam Godden,
lead elephanti-trumpeting by Dominic Glover
Knead Us to Temptation - saxophone by Ben Castle
Late Night Check-in at the Neon Tuxedo Hotel - clarinet by Ben Castle,
trumpet by Dominic Glover, guitars by Dylan Barnes
Good Night and Thank You - guitars by Reuben Godden, bass guitar by Sam Godden
Strings by the Catgut Ensemble conducted by Hilary Spreadingham

Mixed and produced in the Funk Cabin by Jem Panufnik for Jem Stone Productions
Mastering by Doctor Moody in the Moodio, Bristol

Audio recording © & ℗ Bona Fido Recordings 2024
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Digital distribution by Labelworx

The Legend of Kaptain Karnival

LATE NIGHT CHECK-IN AT THE NEON TUXEDO HOTEL

This is a place for me to put some of the little sketches I've made that I think are pretty decent, but that I don't intend to develop into anything more sophisticated.

Jem Stone is the alter-ego of Jem Panufnik, but you might know him as co-founder and the creative force behind the legendary label Finger Lickin’ Records.  Sometime known as Soul of Man, Prophets of Sound and Bush Doctors amongst many other guises, Jem is also responsible for the inimitable Finger Lickin’ artwork.  Now running the good ship Bona Fido, the next chapter in FUNK: http://www.bonafido.co/

Find all Jem Stone listen, buy and socila media links here:  https://fanlink.to/jem-stone

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