Brooklyn Funk Essentials

Multicultural Funk and Jazz Collective

Brooklyn Funk Essentials is a music collective that blends jazz, funk, hip hop, and world music, known for their vibrant and eclectic sound. Formed in the early 1990s by producer Arthur Baker and bassist Lati Kronlund, the group quickly gained a reputation for their energetic live performances and diverse musical influences. Throughout their career, they have featured a rotating lineup of musicians and vocalists from various backgrounds, which has contributed to their dynamic and ever-evolving style. The band's debut album "Cool and Steady and Easy" (1995) scored an underground hit with the track "I Got Cash." Brooklyn Funk Essentials has continued to produce music and perform internationally, maintaining a dedicated fan base with their fusion of grooves and genres.