2012 saw the release of JUNGLE FIRE's debut vinyl 45 released on indie label Colemine Records, and has been lauded by the likes of DJ Gilles Peterson Worldwide BBC 1 radio, Dj Rich Medina, Dj Bobbito Garcia, Dj Spinna, Jeremy Sole KCRW, DJ, Mark NuMark, DJ Cut Chemist,and many others worldwide!
The JUNGLE FIRE band sound digs deep and resurrects classic afro/latin funk with an approach that is both authentic and highly explosive! Comprised of musicians from Los Angeles recording straight to analog!!
Members have performed with Stevie Wonder, Joe Bataan, Breakestra, Ozomatli, Quantic, Alice Russell, La Santa Cecilia, Simple Citizens, Orgone, The Greyboy Allstars and the list goes on. Keep a watchful eye out as JUNGLE FIRE continues to scorch dance floors and heat up clubs across the nation!
The JUNGLE FIRE family:
Joey Reina - Bass
Miguel Ramirez - Congas,Bongos
Steve Haney - Congas,Bongos,Bata
Sam Halterman - Drums
Judson McDaniel - Guitar
Alberto Lopez- Bata/percussion
Sean Billings -Trumpet
Sam Robles - Baritone Sax,Flute
Otto Granillo- Trombone