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Hi all As a musical journalist I reviewed the other night a concert by Jungle Funk. The lineup is: Vinx - vocal and percussion Doug Wimbish - bass and vocal Will Calhoun - drums and acustic and electronic percussion These are 3 incredible musician capable to play an entire set (2h 1/2) without every other instrument. The secret of the success relied in their incredible musicianship and talent (Vinx incredible singer and ethno african percussionist, Will e Doug, ex Living Colours, was not only playing the rhythm section but a lot more, especially Doug, a bass that sounded like a guitar, like a sampler, a keyboard or drums with a ton of effects at his feet) but in looping too!!! (here's the point!!!) It was a Great example of how to use effectively the loopers (in their case 3 jamman, one for each musicians) to create a huge sound and multiple layers or parts to play with. What impressed me more was not the simple solo approach: record a rythm track then solo over. The greatness of their loop use was in building songs around the loop, all in real time. Vocal included!!! great show. If you like a brillant mix of soul and blues vocal, funk rhythm section, a little rock, some electronic stuff and a lot of intelligent looping check them out. Their live set is heavily based on loops. I can't assure on record (scheduled for next autumn for some Polygram sublabel). ciao leo PS. Oberheim upgrade stuff: Pat Murphy from Gibson said this: >>Leo The Echoplexes being sent out next month in Europe will have the upgrade. thanks Pat Murphy<<