Party: Funk n' Wagnells

Party: Funk n' Wagnells

This event band evolves your day from sophisticated jazz and fusion to classic funk through to high density dance to ensure you party the afternoon away!

Mark Watson on keyboard and vocals is classically trained by the late Ivan Fosello, pianist for the famous European conductor and arranger, Mantovani. Mark received his grades through the Trinity College of London as well as studying jazz.

And let’s name drop! Mark is signed as the only Australian to the world famous European label Cafe del Mar which has been around since 1994 and includes works by world-renowned artists such as Massive Attack, Moby, Bent, Groove Armada,Dusty Springfield, Jean-Michel Jarre, Chicane, Underworld and Thomas Newman just to name a few.

Howie (Howie G) Schulz on guitar and vocals started his apprenticeship as a professional musician that has spanned four decades including 10 years working with top international artists as a ‘side man’ and eventually as a musical director both live and in the studio.

Jeff Reid, saxophone, was born and raised in New Jersey, U.S.A and has been playing the saxophone since the age of 10. In 2006, during his senior year in high school, he won best soloist at every jazz festival in the Tri-State area of America. From this recognition, Jeff had the opportunity to tour Greece with the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra. This experience inspired Jeff to further his career as a jazz musician.