Incognito

Incognito, a pioneering acid jazz band, has continuously evolved its sound, maintaining relevance and influence across four decades. After their breakthrough hit with ‘Always There,’ featuring Jocelyn Brown, reached No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart in 1991, Incognito firmly established itself as a pioneering force in acid jazz. The band, co-founded in 1979 by Jean-Paul ‘Bluey’ Maunick and Paul ‘Tubbs’ Williams, had previously laid the groundwork for their distinct sound with their debut album, ‘Jazz Funk,’ released in 1981.

The following year, in October 2022, Universal Music Recording honored Incognito by selecting them as the inaugural group in their ‘Black Story’ series, a dedicated tribute to Black British artists showcased during the UK’s Black History Month. Maintaining an active and dynamic presence across four decades, Incognito continues to release new music and perform live globally. The band operates as an ever-changing collective of world-class musicians, hand-picked by ‘Bluey’ Maunick from an international talent pool, ensuring their signature sound evolves while remaining consistently compelling. Their ongoing commitment to live performance and new material solidifies their enduring legacy as a highly bookable and influential act in the global music scene.