Bangs & Talbot

Bangs & Talbot is the cool collab between acid jazz pioneer DJ Chris Bangs and ex-Style Council keyboard wizard Mick Talbot, dropping groovy, organ-driven R&B vibes inspired by the '60s soul era. They first teamed up informally in 2021, building on earlier joint projects like the smooth jazz of Soundscape UK and streetwise Yada Yada from the '90s, then hit the scene with their 2022 Acid Jazz Records debut *Back to Business*—think tracks like **Surf'N'Turf**, **Kookie T**, and a nod to Marvin Gaye with **How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)**.

Fast-forward, and they've kept the fire burning with fresh releases like **Sumthin' Else!**, **Smokin' Aces**, and **K-Jee**, blending funky Hammond riffs, vibraphone flair, and slinky guitars for that timeless soul-jazz feel. Chris, the guy who coined "acid jazz" back in the day, brings his production chops from working with Galliano and Paul Weller, while Mick's keys steal the show on cuts like **Pick'N'Mick's**. London-based and all about keeping the groove alive, these two are proof that classic sounds never go out of style.