 Rufus is one of the most respected and successful groups still touring and Still setting new musical standards. Singer Chaka Khan's charismatic vocals were but one of the bands many assets and few outfits boasted the skill Rufus has as an innovative band. Songs like "Tell Me Something Good" "Please Pardon Me," "Sweet Thing," "Fool's Paradise," "Dance With Me," "Ain't Nobody", "Stop On By," "You Got The Love," are only a few of the tracks that display the perfect union of song, groove and musicianship. There current Live effort displays sophisticated and constantly challenging work combined with a grand array of hits old and new, "At Midnight", "Once You Get Started", "Do You Love What You Feel", the jazzy funky "Best Of Your Heart", "Destiny", "Stay" and the much loved Rufus hit "Hollywood" which has even gotten stronger over the years with lines like, "Fixed expressions-smiles worn thin caught in a blinking neon," exhibiting an insightful and apropos world-weary Rufusized view with a funky groove. Rufus will also be previewing their brand new material for the next Rufus Album due out next year. Rufus is with out a doubt one of the most ambitious and musically innovative groups still creating grooves with Original stalwarts: Bobby Watson on bass, Andre Fischer on drums, Hans Zermuelin on keyboards and special guest star performances from soulful vocalists Niki Harris on loan to us from Madonna. multi- talented musician Fred Jenkins lead guitarist from the Gap Band, and Frank McCombs virtuoso vocalist and multi keyboardist. This exciting, evocative and sensual aggregation pulls it all together with fantastic bass and guitar interplay, magical guest vocalizing, with the amazing keyboards of master musicians mixed with steady and dangerous drumming, and it all adds up to one great group: Rufus! Don't miss any of their historic performances.
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