Hybrid Jazz From Trish Hennessey - with U-Nam and music from C'est Le Funk!

What way to start our reign of LIBRA!  On September 23rd, 2014, we welcome the marvelous guitarist/composer/producer, U-Nam!  Whew, are you EVER gonna feel some ENERGY!

Whenever U pays a visit to "Hybrid Jazz", he always has something wonderful cooking - guess it's not hard to make that kind of analogy because he's from Paris - one of the true oases for GREAT food!  And what we have in "C'est Le Funk" is a fantabulous HYBRID stew of the flavors that U-Nam has in his soul.  Those flavors spill out in the most effervescent way! Rock, R & B, Funk, Pop and JAZZ that is presented to you in a way that most certainly AIN'T your Daddy's!  

Bacground on our guest: U-Nam picked up the guitar at age 12, studied at CIM (first European school for Jazz!), and by 19 was a pro - a fixture at studio sessions all across the City of Light.  Emmanuel Abiteboul moved to the USA in 2007, after having achieved MUCH success in his native France.  He has recorded, produced or performed with some of the most beloved names in music.  And counts one of his inspirations, George Benson, as a FAN!

U is no stranger to recognition for his work.  He has won Gold and Platinum Records for his input as Producer.  You will certainly know his take on "Street Life" - the Crusaders classic - which went Number 1 and STAYED on as such for WEEKS!   He made the late, great Joe Sample VERY happy.  Royalties :)

Our friend is always busy - whether it's championing a guitar via endorsement, sharing wth stage with super saxophonist wife, Shannon Kennedy or the all-star group, Grafitti.  AND writing or producing - but busy makes him BRILLIANT - and here he is with his new "C'est Le Funk" - making MAJOR strides on THREE differerent charts!  

Let's celebrate - are you ready?!