Sammy Rae & The Friends
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Sammy Rae & The Friends are an 7-piece funk/jazz-rock band based in New York City, NY, USA. The band is fronted by CT-born Samantha Bowers (performing as Sammy Rae), and currently includes C-Bass Chiriboga on drums, James Quinlan on bass, Will Leet on guitar, Debbie Tjong on keys, Max Zooi on tenor saxophone and synths, and Kellon Reese on alto saxophone. On a grander scale, The Friends is the community of followers, artists and creatives who help us in the creation of these songs and this world.
Influenced by: Cory Wong, Vulfpeck, Snarky Puppy, Lettuce
- Active:
- 2015-present
- Scene:
- NYC indie
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