Paris, France based Jazz/Hip Hop band
<a href="spotify:artist:7k7AFLI13ChqpIlQGI1lJo" data-name="Underground Canopy">Underground Canopy</a> has revealed as a prominent new face on the vibrant independent French jazz/hip-hop/groove scene.
The group officially formed in 2016 after several years of countless jams and covers of the likes of <a href="spotify:artist:29XOeO6KIWxGthejQqn793" data-name="Flying Lotus">Flying Lotus</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5LhTec3c7dcqBvpLRWbMcf" data-name="Madlib">Madlib</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:0IVcLMMbm05VIjnzPkGCyp" data-name="J Dilla">J Dilla</a>.
Original band members Jonathan <a href="spotify:artist:7tVzCaZxXnF83cqVVcJ15j" data-name="Aréna">Aréna</a> (Keys), Warren Dongué (Bass), <a href="spotify:artist:3ZCxlp3z1vzDcPN3kgPwcJ" data-name="Jeremy Talon">Jeremy Talon</a> (Guitar / Synths) and Necky Gomis (Trumpet), met in Paris and immediately connected over their shared passion for hip-hop, grooves and instrumental music.
Joined in 2020 by Christopher J. (Guitar) then by Bastien Bonnefont (Drums), the UC approach to composition, transforms the vibe of hip-hop into handcrafted jazz fusion pieces, taking the listener on a journey into a world of original live music.
Photos : Samuel Paoli / Alfred Rambaud