The Armed Gang

Italo synth-funk crossover act from the early 1980s, formed in Vicenza, Italy, by producer Maurizio Sangineto (Sangy) and black soldier vocalists Joe Bunch, Kenny Claiborne and James Otis White Jr. stationed at the nearby US military base. The band was short lived (about 2 to 3 years) due to difficulties keeping the US and Italian band members together.

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The Armed Gang - All I Want (The Hinge Project Gentle Edit)

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"Music is a universal means of communication that unites us all under one single language, with no limits or borders."

His career began in the late ’90s in the South of France, where music quickly became a gateway to incredible encounters and opportunities. In 2006, he moved to the island of Saint Barthélemy, where he founded Music and Sound, an agency specializing in music production, and artist booking. For six years, he also served as the musical director of Bonito St Barth, curating its unique sound identity.

His travels across the islands and beyond have shaped a rich and eclectic musical culture, allowing him to share his distinctive artistic universe worldwide.

As a producer, he co-created several EPs, including “Brand New Day” a collaboration with Brooklyn singer Mandel Turner under the alias The Hinge Project, released on ISM Records. He also reissued and pressed the EP “El Coco” on vinyl with Kat Records.

In 2022, he teamed up with Parisian collective Le Goût du Son and iconic singer Jacqueline Taïeb to remix her 1967 album. The project, pressed on vinyl and distributed by Warner Chappell, features his remix of “Petite Fille Amour” produced alongside DJ and friend Gabin Nogueira under the name Jean&Gabin. The record “Play it Like Jacqueline” is now available on Discogs and select vinyl stores.

He recently founded SUTTER MUSIC, an musical agency dedicated to private events. From contemporary House to timeless 60’s Soul, his music knows no borders, his DJ sets are designed to take you on a journey.

The Armed Gang - All I Want (The Hinge Project Gentle Edit)

Johann Sutter