About the Quadrafonics

The funk of the sixties and seventies has become Frankenstein’s monster, unearthed by twenty years of hunchbacked crate diggers. It's been chopped to pieces and reassembled by mad scientists for eager generations of shelltoe-clad party rockers, rave cadets, headphone hip hoppers, breakbeat junkies - basically anybody who's turned on a radio since the eighties. There's something true in that raw, dusty sound, and we love it too much to let it die.

So what is funk music in 2008? With eclectic backgrounds in funk, instrumental hiphop, jazz and rock, the Quadrafonics are having a blast finding out.

James performing with the Quadrafonics.

James Orr is a keyboard player, turntablist and hiphop producer with the WSP Crew. His 2004 album "First Flush" (Review 1, Review 2, Buy Album, Buy Tracks) was an underground hit and features emcees from across Canada. His previous band, the Burlington Junior Funk All-Stars, won first place in the 2004 Lakeport Jazz and Blues Competition, part of the first annual Burlington Jazz and Blues Festival. While attending UNB in 2003, he won the Canada Music Week music writing competition for the province of New Brunswick.

At only 21 years old, wunderkind Andrew King is a talented and well rounded musician.  He brings a flare and unique style to his horn playing which has left an impression on many people, especially his fellow musician friends. The son of local guitar celebrity Steve King, Andrew has been gigging professionally for 5 years and has released two CDs in different groups.  As a member of Burlington Junior Funk All-Stars he won the 2004 Lakeport Jazz and Blues competition.  He has played with Juno-nominee Harrison Kennedy and studied with saxophone master Pat LaBarbera at Humber College.  Andrew’s brilliant tone and wonderfully musical lines are a huge part of The Quadrafonics.

A product of the Humber College School of Performing Arts, Applied Music Program, Matt Glowacki has 16 years of teaching and playing experience.  His styles of proficiency include:  Rock, Jazz, Funk, R&B, Latin, and Country. A respected and accomplished artist, Matt has performed on drum set and vocals around the world with many tribute bands including salutes to Carlos Santana, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Backstreet Boys and The Eagles.  A session musician as well, he's constantly in demand for recording, commercials, and radio work.  Matt's currently playing in a top 40 band around the GTA, writing and arranging, and finishing his Bachelor of Music Degree through Humber College.  His enthusiasm, solid groove and pocket complete the rhythm section in The Quadrafonics.

Having played in numerous high school bands Jeremy Binkle set his sights on a professional Alternative Rock Act called Nimbus.  After recording two albums, they changed their name to Red Echo for their 3rd full length album. Jeremy is well versed in various styles including blues, rock, country, funk, and jazz, which has given him his extensive musical experience.  He has played and gigged regularly with various top 40 rock bands throughout the GTA such as Atticus Radley, Dexter, and Driven.  Jeremy’s dedication to the art of bass playing has always been apparent by the solid grooves and pure showmanship he displays at every performance.  His unyielding style and monstrous pocket provide The Quadrafonics’ rhythm section with a solid backbone.