United Kingdom 
MN2S Spotlight: Mica Paris
3 years ago
The Sunburst Band, formed in 1998 by Dave Lee, merges boogie, funk, disco, and jazz, creating a distinct sound that has cultivated a wide-ranging fanbase and sustained a consistent presence in electronic music.
The Sunburst Band consistently releases music through Z Records, Dave Lee's self-financed label, which remains their primary outlet. This partnership includes their albums, singles, and EPs, highlighting a long-standing collaboration within the dance music industry.
Dave Lee's Z Records label was licensed to Erick Morillo's Subliminal Records, indicating a distribution and collaboration agreement that expanded the reach of Lee's and The Sunburst Band's music.
The Sunburst Band was founded in 1998 by British electronic producer Dave Lee, also known as Joey Negro. The collective was established from Lee’s interest in boogie, funk, disco, and jazz. Initially, the band included Dave Lee on programming and production, Michele Chiavarini on keys, Frank Tontoh on drums, Julian Crampton on bass, Tony Remy on guitar, Pete Simpson and Donna Gardier on vocals, Alex Bennett on keys, and Nick Cohen on laptop. Additional vocal contributions came from artists such as Taka Boom, Diane Charlemagne, and Linda Clifford. The Sunburst Band is notable for its musical approach, drawing members from groups like Incognito, Jamiroquai, and the Kyoto Jazz Massive.
Dave Lee, the founder, transitioned the group to focus on a nu-funk and boogie hybrid sound. The Sunburst Band released its debut EP, “Sunburn,” in 1997, which included the track “Garden of Love.” Their first album, “Here Comes The Sunburst Band,” followed in 1998. Subsequent albums include “Until The End Of Time” (2004), “Moving With The Shakers” (2008), and “The Secret Life Of Us” (2012). These releases consistently featured soul, jazz, funk, electro-boogie, and disco influences, contributing to their discography of 4 albums and 39 singles and EPs on Z Records, a label also founded by Dave Lee. The band’s music has been recognized for its blend of traditional and electronic elements and its continuity within the dance music genre.
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