Vulfpeck — Jazz à Vienne, 2024

Full live concert by Vulfpeck filmed on 16 July 2024 at the Théâtre Antique de Vienne, as part of the Jazz à Vienne festival in France. The American funk collective, led by Jack Stratton and driven by Joe Dart’s virtuoso bass, delivers one of its rare French performances, in Vienne’s spectacular Roman setting. Over nearly two hours, this full concert runs through the band’s essentials: « Animal Spirits », « Cory Wong », « Dean Town », « Back Pocket », « It Gets Funkier » and many more, with guitarist Cory Wong joining in. True to its minimalist, groovy aesthetic, Vulfpeck relies on rhythmic precision, humour, interplay between musicians and a direct relationship with the audience rather than on stage effects. The capture conveys the band’s crystalline sound and the infectious energy of a live concert where funk, soul and instrumental pop meet. For the funk enthusiast, this document is an ideal gateway into the world of one of the most original outfits on today’s American scene.