Saxophonist, HOWARD WILEY & Extra Nappy

Tenor saxophonist Howard Wiley transforms the sax into all-consuming experience!  Howard harnesses and channels the power of jazz, R&B, funk, hip-hop, gospel and blues into Extra Nappy, a powerhouse quartet that delivers improvisation-laced arrangements of classic songs with next-level grooves exuding such a deep pocket it’s not just nappy, it’s Extra Nappy!  The band has played with some of contemporary music hottest voices, including Lauryn Hill, Thundercat, Sheila E, Christian McBride, Alicia Keys, Mars Volta, Nas, Steely Dan and Boyz II Men. Expect a high-energy fusion of funk and soul mixed with world-class jazz musicianship.  

HOWARD WILEY & Extra Nappy

Howard Wiley – tenor sax
James Pridgen – drums