Karl Denson’s Afro Sonic

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For nearly four decades, Karl Denson has been one of American music’s most in-demand horn players and bandleaders. A founding member of The Greyboy Allstars, longtime frontman of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, and saxophonist for The Rolling Stones since 2014, Denson has built a career blending jazz, funk, soul, and rock.

His latest project, Karl Denson’s Afro Sonic, draws on his lifelong love of Fela Kuti and West African rhythms. The band brings together driving Afrobeat grooves, powerful horn arrangements, and the improvisational spirit that has defined Denson’s career.

Known for his commanding stage presence, exceptional musicianship, and ability to move effortlessly between musical styles, Denson has performed and recorded with an impressive range of artists throughout his career. His work with Afro Sonic explores the connection between African rhythms, American funk, and jazz improvisation, creating a sound that is both rooted in tradition and distinctly contemporary.

With infectious rhythms, powerful horns, and deep grooves, Karl Denson’s Afro Sonic brings a dynamic, high-energy celebration of Afrobeat, funk, and soul to the stage.

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