Somebody Tell Joe
Mike Kwas- keyboardist, musical director, co-founder
Phil Lightfoot- drums, co-founder
Louis Taylor-
Somebody Tell Joe is a groove-busting ensemble of veteran Philly musicians who have performed with world re-known artists such as Kathy Sledge, Boyz to Men, Kool and the Gang, Jimmy Heath, Donald Byrd, Grover Washington Jr., Jaheim, Ginuwine, Ce Ce Pen*ston, Deniece Williams and Karyn White Their innovative blend of funk and contemporary jazz continues in the tradition of Herbie Hancock, Stanley
25/11/2023
Happy holidays
We will soon be completing our sophomore album.
Our "in demand" players " have been busy touring with "Kool and the gang" while Mike,Stacy and Phil have been starting work on new material which will include a few tracks featuring "Naryella"
Stay tuned in!
28/10/2023
A beautiful day on the river
27/08/2023
We will be sharing the stage Sept 14 with artist sensation "Nariella" at Wilson's jazz club September 14 2023
13/08/2023
New stuff coming soon!!
21/07/2023
I have reached 800 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. 🙏🤗🎉
07/05/2023
Saxman Extraordinaire
Taylor
22/03/2023
Singing sensation Nariyella did an amazing job on last night
We featured her in concert last year with
Sometimes it just "gets all up in ya"
23/01/2023
My new table is "BANGIN"
05/11/2022
Sorry everyone for the innactivity.. has been busy with the next album which will feature some very creative vocal tunes and a new EPK coming soon ....mean time see Louis doing his thing!!
Daddys home live
16/06/2022
Our man Jake THROWIN DOWN!!!
11/06/2022
Coming to you from Dimitrou's Jazz Alley in Seattle!
https://youtu.be/MOqq_yda5E0
"Daddy's Home" Somebody Tell Joe "live" at Jazz Alley Subscribe to our channel!Click here to listen to our new album!: https://ffm.bio/somebodytelljoeRequest a concert near you: https://somebodytelljoe.com/sign...
Mike’s brilliant advice for having a great show💡😂
#
05/05/2022
It was incredible opening for the very talented Kathy Sledge at Dimitrious’ Jazz Alley at the end of last week! Thanks for having us 🙏
Sound check at Dimitrious’ Jazz Alley in Seattle… https://ffm.bio/somebodytelljoe
29/04/2022
Caption this 😂
26/04/2022
Introducing our friend and percussionist Crystal Vargas🪘Listen to her play on ‘Good Morning Song’ on the Scam Likely album - https://ffm.bio/somebodytelljoe
21/04/2022
Sax man spotted! 🎷
Watch some of our live recordings on YouTube now - https://youtube.com/channel/UC5yql6n82UFFDQ7nMDIgXUg
19/04/2022
A pair of lovely ladies rocking the Scam Likely tees! Listen to the baddest record about through the link - https://ffm.bio/somebodytelljoe
14/04/2022
Scenes from last weeks Illusions gig. It was good to be back!
Thanks to everyone who came out in the wind and rain! - https://ffm.bio/somebodytelljoe
07/04/2022
Here's your final roll call for tonights Illusions, Jazz On The Pike show! We're going to be joined by up and coming star and Philly’s very own Nari Yella as guest vocalist 🎙
Swing by for funk, jazz and soul by the bucket load!
Reserve your seats by calling 484-463-7333!
This Thursday, April 7th. 7pm & 8:30pm. Illusions, Jazz On The Pike with your favourite jazz-funk band 🕺 Be there or be square!
(RSVP by calling 484-463-7333)
17/03/2022
Stacey showing off the new 5-string 😍 Who wants to see it in action? https://ffm.bio/somebodytelljoe
09/03/2022
We’re up! We enjoyed bringing the funk to Illusions so much that we’re doing it all again on the 7th April! Make your reservations now to take sure you don’t miss out 🕺🏻 https://ffm.bio/somebodytelljoe
Some wise words from our Dr. Phil https://ffm.bio/somebodytelljoe
Videos (show all)
