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Published on February 22, 2016
<p>Internationally acclaimed New York guitarist and composer <a href=”http://www.oznoy.com”><strong>Oz Noy</strong></a> follows his provocative two-volume exploration and reinvention of his blues roots (Twisted Blues) with <strong><em>Who Gives a Funk, </em></strong>due out April 15<sup>th</sup> – a examination of classic funk and R&B grooves, spiked with his uniquely unhinged improvisational instincts. “Simple, funky music – but soulful,” is how <strong>Noy</strong> describes it, while acknowledging that simple is not synonymous with easy: The discipline and clarity these classic structures demand put even the finest musicians to the test, and Noy and his all-star cohorts deliver a remarkable program that uncovers intriguing new pathways through timeless forms.</p>
<p>Inspired by the funk-blues nexus of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s music of artists like Freddie King, James Brown, Albert Collins, <strong><em>Who Gives a Funk</em></strong> mixes concise, compelling original compositions with reimaginings of vintage standards by Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Sam Cook, Charles Mingus, and even Thelonious Monk – mostly tracked live in the studio for maximum grit and spark. A core group of New York’s finest (The Band: Drums- <strong>Rocky Bryant</strong>, <strong>Steve Wolf, Chris Layton</strong>. Bass- <strong>Will Lee, Roscoe Beck</strong>. Organ- <strong>Jerry Z.</strong>) is augmented by an impressive array of guest appearances, including performances by <strong>John Medeski, Dweezil Zappa, </strong>funk pioneer<strong> Fred Wesley, Chris Potter, Robben Ford, Randy Brecker, Joe Bonamassa, </strong>and<strong> Living Color vocalist Corey Glover</strong>. </p>
<p>Through it all, Noy’s guitar is the connecting thread. Whether steering the band with incisive, stark rhythm work or soaring over the grooves with impeccable single-note leads that recall the graceful, nuanced inflection of a fine soul vocalist, Noy brilliantly walks a musical tightrope spanning the best of the past and the future. Surprising, danceable, and accessible, <em>Who Gives a Funk</em> is a powerfully heartfelt new statement from one of contemporary guitar’s great improvisational stylists. </p>
<p>The Band: Drums- Rocky Bryant, Steve Wolf , Chris Layton. Bass- Will Lee, Roscoe Beck. Organ- Jerry Z. Precessions-Danny Sadownick<br />
Feat. Special Guests: Joe Bonamasa, Robben Ford, Dweezil Zappa, John Medeski, Randy Brecker, Chris Potter, Fred Wesley.</p>
<p><strong><em><u>Who Gives a Funk</u></em></strong><strong><u> Track Listing:</u></strong></p>
<p>01 Come On (feat. Fred Wesley)</p>
<p>02 Flashback (feat. John Medeski)</p>
<p>03 Better Get it in your Soul (feat.Randy Brecker)</p>
<p>04 I Got You (feat. Chris Potter)</p>
<p>05 A Change is Gonna Come</p>
<p>06 Ice Man (feat. Robben Ford)</p>
<p>07 Zig Zag</p>
<p>08 Damn This Groove (feat. Dweezil Zappa)</p>
<p>09 Little Wing (feat. Corey Glover)</p>
<p>10 Five Spot Blues (feat. Joe Bonamassa)</p>
<p><strong><u>OZ NOY TOUR DATES </u></strong></p>
<p><strong>with Dave Weckl (Drums); Jimmy Haslip (Bass)</strong></p>
<p>March 18, 2016 TBC, Urumqi</p>
<p>March 20, 2016 Sichuan Conservatory, Chengdu</p>
<p>March 21, 2016 JZ Club, Guangzhou</p>
<p>March 22, 2016 Onstage, Shanghai </p>
<p>March 23, 2016 Spring Theater, Kunming</p>
<p>March 25, 2016 Pi Live House, Tianjin</p>
<p>March 27, 2016 Shandong Theater, Jinan</p>
<p>March 29, 2016 Cotton Club, Tokyo </p>
<p>March 30, 2016 Cotton Club, Tokyo</p>
<p>March 31, 2016 Cotton Club, Tokyo</p>
<p>April 01, 2016 Cotton Club, Tokyo</p>
<p>April 05, 2016 Catalina Jazz Club, Los Angeles</p>
<p>April 06, 2016 Catalina Jazz Club, Los Angeles</p>
<p>April 12, 2016 Iridium, New York</p>
<p>April 13, 2016 Iridium, New York</p>
<p>April 14, 2016 Iridium, New York</p>
<p>April 15, 2016 Sellersville Theatre, Sellersville</p>
<p>April 16, 2016 Jammin Java, Vienna</p>
<p>April 17, 2016 The House That Rocks, Indian Trail</p>
<p>April 19, 2016 Third & Lindsley, Nashville</p>
<p>April 20, 2016 Martyr’s, Chicago</p>
<p>April 21, 2016 Rascals Live, Molene, IL</p>
<p>April 22, 2016 Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis</p>
<p>April 23, 2016 Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis</p>
<p>April 25, 2016 Main Street Studio, Walla Walla</p>
<p>April 26, 2016 Jazz Alley, Seattle</p>
<p>April 27, 2016 Jazz Alley, Seattle</p>
<p>April 28, 2016 Yoshi’s, Oakland</p>
<p>April 29, 2016 Yoshi’s, Oakland</p>
<p>April 30, 2016 Ramona Mainstage, San Diego</p>
