Mo'Fone

With their surprising and high combustible lineup of two sax men and one drummer, the Bay Area- based group Mo’Fone has thrilled audiences with some of the funkiest jazz- and jazziest funk-being played today. Powering its way through inventive high energy original compositions and navigating unexpected tunes by the likes of Weather Report, John Scofield, and Led Zeppelin, Mo’Fone makes a huge sound that belies its compact size.
Combining serious musicianship with an infectious sense of fun onstage, Mo’Fone also manages to groove with abandon while keeping miraculously in balance, as each member of the band pushes his instrument well beyond its role in a traditional trio. What’s more, Mo’Fone delivers adventurous riffs and grooves, while achieving a sound that’s not only accessible, but instantly addictive. Their groovy improvisations and original concept have earned them the award for Best Jazz group in 2008 East Bay Express Reader’s Poll, and secured slots at the San Francisco and Sonoma Jazz Festivals, in addition to gigs at the Bay Area’s premier live music venues.