Band/Artist Name: Paul Lunga and Jazz Impacto

Musical Style/Genre: Afro Jazz. A fusion of Mariba sounds mixed with strong American swing.

City of Origin: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Band member Names and Instruments: Paul Lunga: Lead and Trumpeter, Basil Kumpeu: Saxophonist, Elliot Phiri: Guitarist, Nickson Zulu: Bassist, and Abbie Ncube: Percussionist.

Key Points of Interest:

·        Previously released one album “Zimbabwe Jive”

·        Sold 70,000 copies of previous release in Zimbabwe

·        Currently have one album ready for release “Ketchup”

·        Currently have 400 unrecorded unreleased compositions

·        Playing live since 1990 with same original members

·        Showcased at 1995 SADC Music Festival in Harare, Zimbabwe

·      Performed at the 2002 Zimbabwean Music Festival in Seattle

Additional Data:

·        Opened for Abdullah Abraham at the Mannenberg in Harare 2001

·        Alternative press has reviewed all previous releases favorably