James Ryan Funktet & Pat Powell

James Ryan and Pat Powell_, _two giants of the Sydney funk jazz scene will be performing at Kalyx.

James Ryan Funktet's music style is a fusion of funk, jazz, reggae, soul, and ska. 

This eclectic blend of genres creates a unique sound that's both energetic and captivating. As the band's leader, James Ryan, is a well-respected saxophonist who has toured with industry heavyweights, it's no surprise that his project, James Ryan Funktet, offers a rich and dynamic musical experience '

Award winning Saxophonist, flute player, composer and bander leader of The Subterraneans, Sonic Mayhem Orchestra, JR’s Soul Jazz Express, and much more… ‘Possibly the most exciting tenorist in Australia since Mark Simmons’ [Eric Myers Weekend Australian]

Pat Powell is one of Australia’s most accomplished vocal talents. He is the artist that everyone wants to work with.

Hailing from the highly musical Jamaican community of 1960s/70s Bristol, Pat toured extensively throughout Europe before descending on Sydney with great force in 81. Filling bars and clubs across Australia with his pioneering acts Caribbe, Club Ska, LoveTown, Ten Wedge and Neptune St, within a couple of years he was one of Australia’s most in demand studio vocalists.

The band performers are:

• James Ryan: Saxophone and flute

• Michael Coggins: Guitar

• Nate Griffin: Drums

• Graham Burns: Bass