Wally Badarou

funk jazz soul jazz fusion

Influences: Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul, Jimmy Smith

French-Beninese keyboardist and composer whose synth-driven funk-jazz has defined the sound of records with Talking Heads, Compass Point All Stars, and Grace Jones. Badarou brings a distinctive blend of electric sophistication and groove-oriented musicianship—expect hypnotic Rhodes piano and synthesizer work that balances club-ready rhythm with sophisticated harmonic sensibility.

Personnel:
Wally Badarou (keyboards)

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Upcoming gigs

Sat 16 May — 19:30 — Test Pressing: Wally Badarou + ddwy Live at The Jazz Cafe (tickets)