‘Soul and Funk with Sparkle’
-The Guardian

‘BIG, PHAT AND FUNKY’
-MOJO 

‘Maceo Parker on acid’
-FRED WESLEY 

JAMES MORTON GROOVE DEN

Groove Den is the collaborative brainchild of James Morton, a heavyweight in Bristol's music scene. It delivers a fresh sound characterised by groove, soul, and musical innovation. Drawing on a diverse array of musical styles, including jazz, funk, hip-hop, soul, and rock, the unifying elements are groove and feel.

James, one of the most exciting saxophonists of his generation, has performed and recorded with some of the music industry's most prolific artists, including Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley and The New JB’s, George Clinton, The Herbaliser, Kasabian, Pendulum, and the NPG Horns (Prince), among others. He has also released two critically acclaimed albums: "The Kid" and “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout That.”

On guitar, Alex Hutchings has been captivating international audiences with his distinctive, heartfelt playing and technical brilliance for over a decade. 

The group's lineup is rounded out by powerhouse drummer Francesco Mendolia, the rhythmic backbone of funk supergroup Incognito, and Swedish funk and soul maestro Anders Olinder on Hammond Organ, known for his work with Glen Hughes and Pee Wee Ellis.

Featuring lyrical & funky saxophone, blistering guitar solos, and deep heavy grooves, Groove Den takes listeners on a journey from New Orleans to the urban streets of Bristol.

Groove Den is also available for bookings with special guest trombonist Dennis Rollins.
James and Dennis were band mates for many years with the soul/funk saxophone legend Pee Wee Ellis, James Brown's saxophonist for many years.
They have an electric chemistry on stage.

Listen to the new album ‘Live in London’…
https://open.spotify.com/album

Find out more…
EPK
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Booking Enquiries
Brandon Allen Artist Bookings
+447976379891
bdajazz77@gmail.com

SHOWS
2026
21 May - Toulouse Lautrec (Kennington, London)