Herbie Hancock's "Actual Proof" is an exciting adrenaline rush of music which demonstrates the many entertaining and mind-blowing qualities of Jazz fusion. With an emphasis on heavy improvisation, ear-opening experimentation of sound and energetic rhythm, these three talented bands each show their skills by paying appreciation to Herbie's signature sound of music. "Actual Proof" offers a competition between bands on evoking these qualities of Jazz fusion to the best of their ability, with the energy, funky arrangement and tremendous drum fills being a few of the common characters which makes this such a unique musical expression.

“Chris Dave is probably the most dangerous drummer alive. He is totally reinventing just  what you can do with drums.” – ?uestlove
Chris Dave has been around the world and back playing for and recording with some of music’s most established and iconic artists including: Adele, Maxwell, D’Angelo, Beyoncé , Kenny Garrett, Terrence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny, Donald Brown, MF Doom, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, Me’shell N’Degeocello, Lalah Hathaway, Ledisi, Sonny Rollins, the Robert Glasper Trio/Experiment, Pharoahe Monche, TLC, Toni Braxton, Kevin Mahogany, Kim Burrell, Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Common, Talib Kweli, Jill Scott, A Tribe Called Quest, Mint Condition (Janet Jackson World Tour), Michelle Williams, Dianne Reeves, Sa Ra, Geri Allen, Yolanda Adams, Soulful Symphony, Reginald Veal and more.

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Actual Proof is an original jazz-fusion/funk quartet based in Charlotte North Carolina. The group's music is rooted in various traditions: jazz, afro-cuban, funk, and world-beat. The group's instrumentation is: vibes, marimba, keys, bass, guitar, drums and electronic percussion.
Band Members:
Eric Mullis, Johnny Abraham Jr., Phillip Berkley, Scott Brower

The ADRIAN GASPAR TRIO was founded in 2007. In 2008 they released their first album called "This.Orient.ate Minds". The release was followed by various performances in Europe and the US. After a long break, the trio reunited with a new bass player. Their new mission was RELOADED.

Adrian C. Gaspar / piano & keyboards
Benjamin Labschütz / bass
Moritz Labschütz / drums





Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Darryl Reeves is a saxophonist that effortlessly merges the lines between funk, soul & hip-hop, expressed from a platform rooted in jazz. Growing up in a musical family, Reeves attended the Northwestern Performing & Visual Arts Center in Miami. Moved by hip-hop samples originating from jazz, Reeves was led to being influenced by greats such as Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. Reeves studied music at Jackson State University. He subsequently completed his Masters of Music at the University of New Orleans, where he studied with Terence Blanchard and performed on the scene with Delfeayo Marsalis.

In 2004, Reeves released the funky and playful Diary of a Bandstand, to ample acclaim. It featured Robert Glasper, Russell Gunn & Quamon Fowler and cemented Reeves' reputation for presenting a new outlook on the sound, style and production of jazz music. Reeves has kept a steady hand in not being limited to any specific genre. Some know him just as well for his production in hip-hop. Reeves caught Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson’s attention with his ingenious jazz-funk remixes of Jay-Z’s Black Album, which was spun upon many of the drummer’s dj sets. Recently in Atlanta, he has been the music director of many highly acclaimed live sets with Aishah Rashied Hyman’s Spreadlove and DJ Kemit. He has performed and recorded with notable artists including Roy Ayers, The O'Jays, Frank McComb, Angie Stone, Kirk Whalum, Jill Scott, Phonte, Toku, Janelle Monae, Young Jeezy, B.O.B. and T-Pain.