The Brand New Heavies (UK)
The British group The Brand New Heavies has been a key pioneer and trailblazer of acid jazz for over 30 years. The band’s music blends soul, funk, jazz, and hip hop into a highly danceable whole, driven by a strong groove at its core. The Brand New Heavies’ soulful vocals and funk-infused basslines are synonymous with the classic dancefloor sound of past decades.
The London-based group’s biggest hits—Dream On Dreamer, Midnight at the Oasis, Back to Love, Spend Some Time, Highest High, and You Are the Universe—have enjoyed radio airplay and chart success around the world, particularly on the UK Singles Chart. The current lineup of The Brand New Heavies includes original members such as singer and guitarist Simon Bartholomew and bassist and keyboardist Andrew Levy, as well as long-time band member and vocalist Angela Ricci.