Keyboards - Larry Houston (SLAVE; The Escovedo Project)
Bass - Bobby Watson (Rufus)
Bass - Robert Wilson (GAP Band)
Bass - Vivianna Ramos
Drums - Nathaniel Scott (Patrice Rushen;Mick Fleetwood)
Drums - Ronnie Kaufman (GAP Band)
Gituar - Linda Taylor (Who's line is it any way)
Percussion - Lou Wilson (MANDRILL)
Percussion - Nathaniel Scott (Patrice Rushen; Mick Fleetwood)
Percussion - Victor Orlando (GAP Band;Chaka Khan;L.L.Cool J;Yarbrough and Peoples)
Vocals - Patryce "Choc'let" Banks (Graham Central Station) Vocals - Alex Ligertwood (Santana) Keyboards - Tom Regis (Celia Cruz) Guitar,Tres - Larry Rouseve Bass - Charles Glen Jr. (Ozone,Little Richard) Keyboards - Rodney Thomas (L.L.Cool J, Ozone) Guitar - Chad Yeaman Drums - Barry Chenault (Funkadelic) Vocals - Windy Barnes ( Stevie Wonder) Keyboards - Darryl Austin ( Billy Davis and Marilyn Mc Coo) Vocals - William " Will Rize" Rivera Keyboards - Richard Turner Vocals - Vincent Hall Trumpet - Mark Wamhoff Trombone - Mike McCulley Percussion - Darryl 'Munyungo' Jackson Shekere - Ricardo Wilkins D.J. - D.J. Hapa
Influences
SANTANA, MANDRILL, PETE ESCOVEDO, SHEILA E., TITO PUENTE, GIOVANNI HILDALGO AND ALL GOOD LATIN MUSIC.
G A P BAND, PARLIMENT, BOOTSY, SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE, GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION, PRINCE, CAMEO, FUNKADELIC AND A HOST OF OTHER GOOD FUNKKKK!
Sounds Like
SANTANA, on a good day, and Parliment, on the other good day.
That is the title of the new CD from the group - a mix of ol' skool Funk, Jazz, and Latin - you're sure to find something on the CD to suit your taste. Victor Orlando has contributed on albums and performed with an A list of entertainers, as far back as the early days of Robert (Goodie) Whitfield, Billy Preston, Cherelle, Greg Walker, Alex Ligertwood, (vocalist from the group SANTANA), Grammy Award Winners - Yarbrough and Peoples, Pop Idol - Shanice, Motown's hit group - OZONE, Teena Marie, Gary Bartz, Billy Mitchell, Calypso Rose (from Jamaica) and the Mighty Sparrow (from Belize), ....all the way to the Greatest Band that ever hit the planet - " THE G A P BAND" and the Greatest Singer on Earth, "MS. CHAKA KHAN".
Now taking his new group, "Fun-Ja-La" to the next level, he's hoping to give all of his funk, jazz, and latin fans a taste of the "Fun-Ja-La" magic. The first single, "ARGENTIA" is a latin favorite with the soulful vocals of Mr. Alex Ligertwood. "I Got Some Funk Stuck in My Throat (and it can't come out)", is a tribute to the funky sounds that all the ol' skool singers used to have. This song features Victor Orlando on percussion and Robert Wilson from the G A P Band on bass. It's a fun, funk anthem that's sure to keep you movin'. “ I Got It Bad”, features Patryce "Choc'let” Banks from Graham Central Station on vocals, and Charles Glen from the Little Richard Band, on bass. Other appreciated guest artist on the CD, are Bobby Watson - Bass, (Rufus), Larry Houston - Keys, (Slave), and from the Internationally Acclaimed Group, MANDRILL - Mr.Lou Wilson - on Percussion. There's a hot group in town, and they go by the name of
My first Cd "Blue Like A Jazz Note" has just been released and is now available for purchase from my site. This album represents the culmination of years of hard work and a dream that has been alive in me from my earliest days. It includes 15 great jazz standards by some of the world's greatest composers. I hope you'll come and have a listen.
You Gain strength,courage,and confidence through every experience in which u really need to stop to look fear in the face. Do the thing you think you cannot do... Eleanor Roosevelt........ these are words i live by victor........ peace and respect glenn plumlee from evita freaks
Featuring: Alex Ligertwood (Santana), Charles Glenn (Little Richard), Patryce Choc’let Banks (Graham Central Station), Bobby Watson (Rufus), Robert Wilson (GAP Band), Windy Barnes (Stevie Wonder)
Victor Orlando has performed and/or toured with GRAMMY Winners – Yarbrough & Peoples, GRAMMY Nominated – Lisa Haley, The GAP Band, Chaka Khan, L.L. Cool J and Shanice Wilson. Soundtrack: Kings of the Evening with Glynn Turman and Reginald T. Dorsey
Orlando Records 818.645.6173 / vorlando_funjala@msn.com
Hear our music at www. victororlando. com Email: vorlando_funjala@msn.com Come check me out on MySpace at http://www. myspace. com/funjala CD is available.... www. cdbaby. com/cd/victororlando
Congratulations on your CD! I was really impressed. Great variety of music. I think my favorite tune is "Argentina". and, I recognize Alex Ligertwood from his work with Spyro Gyra. It was great to see you, Victor! Keep on keepin' on!
ALOHA, V TO DA O!! LOL!! How ya doin' braddah? I've been away from My Space for a looonnng minute to focus on some projects and events I've been involved in and just didn't have too much time on my hands, but wanted to give you a shout out and wish you a wonderful week ahead and to let you know I've been thinkin' bout ya! How's the CD going? I'm still shakin' my "groove thang" to your sounds & mad percussions!! Fun-ja-la is definitely in MY HOUSE!! LOL!! Take it easy and much blessings and Aloha, Nettie
Hey Vic. We're doing well! Hopefully you and yours are having a great October!...:)...The play I was in has ended, but thanks for thinking about coming out to support us. Todd and I always want to come check out one of your shows, but something always comes up at the last minute. Please let us know when you'll be in our neck of the woods again!
Yo Family! Was great to see you too, although brief. We understand that you had a gig! Hope it went well soldier. Stay strong. C U soon! God and Balance.
the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched. they must be felt by the heart...... hellen keller... those are words to live by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glenn plumlee from evita freaks
Hey Big Time! I saw the listing for the Gap Band at the Fair and I really want to try to come out that night. I have tickets and was coming on Saturday but my desire is to come see the band. AND YOU HAVE MY SUPER POWERFUL PRAYERS FOR YOUR GRAMMY NOMINATION SUBMISSION!!!! WOW
