Mandrill is an American soul and funk band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 1968 by brothers Carlos, Lou, and Ric Wilson. AllMusic called them "[o]ne of funk's most progressive outfits... [with an] expansive, eclectic vision."

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The legendary MANDRILL came “outta da bush” five decades ago, pushing the musical envelope with a hard-driving combination of heavy horns and heavy percussion deftly layered on a complex mix of Funk, Jazz, Latin, R&B, Rock and Afro-Caribbean sounds, pioneering a …

Mandrill is an American soul and funk band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 1968 by brothers Carlos, Lou, and Ric Wilson. AllMusic called them " [o]ne of funk's most...

The legendary MANDRILL came “outta da bush” five decades ago, pushing the musical envelope with a hard-driving combination of heavy horns and heavy percussion deftly layered on a complex mix of Funk, Jazz, Latin, R&B, Rock and Afro-Caribbean sounds, pioneering a …

Although often labeled a funk or RnB band, Mandrill is much more than just that. Their music combines those two genres with jazz, rock, classic Latin music, and styles of their own creation, often mixing all this together in the same song.

Led by the Brooklyn-based Wilson brothers, this progressive funk band emerged in the '70s with a melting pot of influences spanning continents. Read Full Biography

American latin-influenced funk group. Explore Mandrill's biography, discography, and artist credits. Shop rare vinyl records, top albums, and more on Discogs.

(856) 55-DRILL (856.553.7455)[email protected]. Hours. Mandrill band members with bios.

Oct 1, 2024 · As the heartbeat of our sound, his incredible talent on the keys brought Mandrill’s music to life in ways that words cannot describe. From the streets of Brooklyn to stages across the globe, his melodies carried the spirit of funk, the rhythm of cultures, and the message of unity to everyone who listened.