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SUMMARY:SUNDAY SERENADES: BILLY BUSS & THE FUNK AUTHORITY
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Serenades: Relax and enjoy an afternoon of outstanding
  entertainment\, featuring premier world-class classical chamber music\,
  classical crossover\, jazz\, Broadway\, comedy\, oldies\, indie\, and e
 verything in between. BILLY BUSS AND THE FUNK AUTHORITY Billy Buss and t
 he Funk Authority is a modern exploration of the rich history and enduri
 ng spirit of funk and soul. Featuring some of New England’s most accompl
 ished and in-demand musicians\, the group brings together powerhouse voc
 alists Debo Ray and Marqil Chandler\, a driving rhythm band\, and a dyna
 mic horn section. Rooted in funk\, soul\, R&B\, and jazz\, the group cel
 ebrates the music that defined generations of groove\, drawing on iconic
  sounds from artists such as Average White Band\, George Benson\, Tower 
 of Power\, The Whispers\, Patrice Rushen\, and Luther Vandross. From hor
 n-driven funk classics and deep-pocket grooves to sophisticated jazz-fun
 k\, soulful vocals\, and irresistible dance-floor anthems\, the repertoi
 re showcases the depth and diversity of a musical tradition that continu
 es to move audiences. Rather than simply recreating the past\, the Funk 
 Authority reimagines this music through the distinctive voices and music
 al sensibilities of today’s players. The result is a high-energy\, deepl
 y musical live experience that honors the artistry behind the grooves wh
 ile bringing a fresh\, contemporary spirit to the stage. Come renew your
  SOUL\, cleanse your FUNKY palate\, and get your GROOVE on! Grab your ti
 ckets\, hit the dance floor\, and join us as we put our own spin on the 
 rich history of funk and soul. BILLY BUSS Billy Buss is an acclaimed tru
 mpeter\, composer\, producer\, educator\, and bandleader whose career sp
 ans jazz\, funk\, soul\, R&B\, and contemporary music. He is an Associat
 e Professor of Brass at Berklee College of Music\, where he has also ser
 ved on the Ensemble and Harmony faculties and led specialized brass and 
 performance programs. A versatile and sought-after performer\, Buss rece
 ntly appeared at Fenway Park with Noah Kahan as part of Kahan’s The Grea
 t Divide Tour. His career has taken him across a wide range of musical s
 ettings\, from jazz and contemporary music to funk\, R&B\, and large-ens
 emble performance. Buss is also a top-call studio musician\, horn arrang
 er\, and section producer throughout Boston and New England. As a musica
 l director\, arranger\, producer\, and bandleader\, he creates and leads
  full-band projects and horn sections for dozens of events each year\, c
 ollaborating with artists\, ensembles\, producers\, and clients througho
 ut the United States and internationally. As a composer and recording ar
 tist\, Buss releases original music under his own name and produces and 
 engineers projects across genres. His recordings have generated more tha
 n 11.5 million Spotify streams since 2024\, including placements on Spot
 ify editorial playlists. With a powerful trumpet voice\, deep knowledge 
 of the music’s history\, and an instinct for bringing exceptional musici
 ans together\, Buss created the Funk Authority as a vehicle to celebrate
  one of America’s most influential musical traditions while exploring it
 s continuing evolution.\n\nTickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/793948
 10/sunday-serenadesbilly-buss-the-funk-authority-plymouth-spire-center-f
 or-the-performing-arts?partner_id=100\n\nhttps://findlocal.community/eve
 nt/0bb20577-c695-4979-824e-5feaf65c8f6e
LOCATION:Spire Center for Performing Arts\, 25-1/2 Court Street\, Plymout
 h\, MA 02360
URL:https://findlocal.community/event/0bb20577-c695-4979-824e-5feaf65c8f6
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