A high energy exploration of Funk, Jazz, Rock, Soul & Afro-Beat,
the band counterpoints classic groove rhythm sections of the 60's & 70's such as The Meters & The Headhunters, with the tight & bold horn arrangements of P-Funk & Tower Of Power, interspersed with West African poly-rhythms, the angular free funkof M-Base & early 70's
Miles Davis via the cinematic sounds of 4Hero & Heritage Orchestra.

"Tough, muscular & musicianly - the Jon Speedy Band kick off their career with this eponymous debut EP with all guns blazing, underpinned by Speedy's astute chordal dexterity. A riotous & rollicking romp in the realms of rootsy Jazz-Funk. A promising start for this new & engaging outfit." (Blues & Soul magazine)

The band primarily gigs as an instrumental quintet with some performances augmented by extra horn players, guest vocalists & poets. Previous gigs include Jazz Re:freshed, Hootananny Brixton, Hackney Attic, New Empowering Church including support slots for Hackney Colliery Band & Anthony Joseph.

Jon Speedy is an experienced session guitarist, songwriter & band MD. Son of jazz trumpeter & big band leader Dave Speedy, he has performed, toured & collaborated with several artists including Jally Kebba Susso & Manding Sabu, Alice Russell, Zena Edwards, Andreya Triana, Munto Valdo, Soweto Kinch, HKB Finn, Jason Yarde & more.