Soul Immigrants

Brimming with energy and a raw edge, catchy hooks, and tight grooves, with a raw Maceo like sax and soulful lead vocals.The band evokes the spirit of late 60s soul and early 70s funk whilst also focusing on strong and expressive songwriting and their choice of covers are always heavy on the funk and rotated regularly. 2016 saw them mentored by James Brown's MD and Trombonist,Fred Wesley, who also guested on their last 45 'Yard Of Hard'.The band will be teaming up with Fred later in the year for a return match plus some live shows with him.
The band are renowned for dynamic, engaging live performances and getting the crowd totally involved too. The band have drawn accolades from their musical peers and have shared the stage and been championed by the likes of Osaka Monaurail,Stax's Steve Cropper ,The New Mastersounds,Carleen Anderson and master percussionist Snowboy.The Soul Immigrants released their new album ‘Back From The Brink' on Lateralize Records worldwide in November 2019 on vinyl and have great reviews, here is a few. 

*A potent gumbo stew of funk,soul and jazz with distinctive british swagger* Jazzworld.com
*Skilful musicianship and penchant for a catchy,funky melody redolent of Al Jarreau with flashy guitar work and the rawest of alto sax.the soul house.net
*Simply top-notch. Rich, soulful vocals and some fierce primal grooves give these guy the edge. I was spellbound by their performance...*- Blues & Soul Magazine.

*The Soul Immigrants know and respect soul’s wonderful heritage*
soulandjazzandfunk.com
The versatility and talent of this group shines beautifully and gives a taste of what these guys are like live. Blues & Soul Magazine 
A sleek four piece that specialise in edgy vintage soul jazz, funk and beyond.The Soul Immigrants are renowned for their vibey 
live performances and are one of the very few contemporary 
Funk and Soul acts who actively engage their audiences and entertain.......*Robert Elms BBC Radio London*
And some plaudits from fellow peers:
I'm proud that the group is still running it's a glowing
testament to their outstanding musicianship 
*Nitin Sawhey Co - Founder*
Infectious grooves and a great frontman,what's not to like? 
Steve Jones *Brother Strut*
The Soul Immigrants are one of the best Funk & Soul Jazz outfits in the UK!* 
*Healer Selecta*
Glad to be on their last 45,these guys are fuelling 
the flames of funk ! *Fred Wesley*
You guys are fierce! *Carleen Anderson*
I Like the way sing! You're a Soul Brother Too! *Charles Bradley*
Sunk Without The Funk now that's a tune!! *Craig Charles*
It's good to see Sunk Without The Funk finally committed to vinyl This will have longevity In many DJs record boxes *Snowboy*
You're in my Top Ten best singles for November! *DJ Dom Servini Wah Wah Records Boss*