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Jamiroquai (/dʒəˈmɪroʊkwaɪ/ (About this sound listen)) are a British funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Fronted by lead singer Jay Kay, Jamiroquai was initially the most prominent component in the London-based funk/acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock, and electronica.
Their best-known track, particularly in North America, is 'Virtual Insanity', which won four awards at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards as well as a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards. Jamiroquai has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide.
Current members
Jay Kay – lead vocals (1992–present) Derrick McKenzie – drums (1994–present) Sola Akingbola – percussion, backing vocals (1994–present) Rob Harris – guitar (2000–present) Matt Johnson – keyboards (2002–present) Paul Turner – bass (2005–present) Hazel Fernandes – backing vocals (2001–present) Valerie Etienne – backing vocals (2001–present) Elle Cato – backing vocals (2017–present) Nate Williams – keyboards, guitar (2017–present)
Former members
Toby Smith – keyboards (1992–2002; died 2017)[citation needed] Wallis Buchanan – didgeridoo (1992–1999)[citation needed] Nick Tydman – bass (1992)[citation needed] Simon Bartholomew – guitar (1992)[citation needed] Nick Van Gelder – drums (1992–1993)[citation needed] Mike Smith – saxophone (1992-1993, 1994–1998)[citation needed] Stuart Zender – bass (1992–1998)[citation needed] DJ D-Zire – wheel of steel (1992–2001)[citation needed] Gavin Dodds – guitar (1992–1994)[citation needed] Maurizio Ravalico – percussion (1992–1994)[citation needed] John Thirkell – trumpet & flugelhorn (1992-1998)[citation needed] Gary Barnacle – saxophone & flute (1992-1996)[citation needed] Glenn Nightingale – guitar (1993)[citation needed] Dennis Rollins – trombone (1994–1998)[citation needed] Simon Katz – guitar (1995–2000)[citation needed] Adrian Revell – saxophone & flute (1998–2000)[citation needed] Chris Fidler – trombone (1998)[citation needed] Winston Rollins – trombone (1998–2000)[citation needed] Martin Shaw – trumpet & flugelhorn (1998–2000)[citation needed] Nick Fyffe – bass (1999–2003)[citation needed] Simon Carter – keyboards (1999–2002)[citation needed] Richard Murphy – bass (2005)[citation needed] James Russell – saxophone & flute (2010–2014)[citation needed] Jim Corry – saxophone (2010–2014)[citation needed] Malcolm Strachan – trumpet (2010–2014)[citation needed]
Classic line-up (1993-1997)
Jay Kay – lead vocals Simon Katz – guitar Toby Smith – keyboards Stuart Zender – bass Derrick McKenzie – drums Sola Akingbola – percussion John Thirkell - trumpet Mike Smith – saxophone Dennis Rollins - trombone Wallis Buchanan – didgeridoo DJ D-Zire – wheel of steel
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