Congo’s
finest Odemba OK Jazz All Stars - keeping the music and spirit of
Franco and OK Jazz alive!
Led and conducted by guitarist and living legend ‘Dizzy Mandjeku’ who
was an original member of Franco’s OK Jazz, this magnificent 12 piece
band are the original exponents of smooth big band ‘Franco style’
Congolese Rumba. Other greats in the All-Star line up include Malage De
Lugendo, Nana and Baniel, Dele Pedro, and veteran Seigneur Lokombe all
of whom are legends in their own right.
Although this form of music
was at its height in the 60s and 70s it is anything but old fashioned.
In fact the music is so dominated by driving bass lines, amazing horn
sections, powerful voices, and melodic guitar rifts that it appeals to
all people of all ages and most of all it makes people dance like they
have never danced before!
The official CD to accompany
the 'Spirit of Franco' Odemba tour is the top selling CD Francophonic.
Volume 1 is available from Sterns music now, and volume 2 featuring
'Dizzy Mandjeku' and other Musicians from Odemba OK Jazz All Stars will
follow in
September. These albums are a must have for all lovers of African music!
Before Youssou N’Dour, beyond Fela
Kuti, and up there with Miriam Makeba; for Africa and Africans only
Franco can truly be called “The Greatest”.
