Incognito

Incognito, led by the visionary Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick, stands as the definitive pillar of the UK acid jazz movement. Emerging from the Brit-funk scene of the late 70s (specifically the group Light of the World), Incognito refined a sound that bridged the gap between American jazz-fusion and the London club scene.

Their identity is defined by a collective approach, serving as a prestigious finishing school for soul vocalists including Maysa Leak and Jocelyn Brown. Musically, they are characterized by 'Bluey's' distinctive rhythm guitar work, heavily influenced by Nile Rodgers and George Benson, paired with sophisticated horn arrangements and a high-gloss production style that defined the 1990s jazz-soul aesthetic. Critically, they are lauded for maintaining a high standard of musicianship across decades, successfully navigating the transition from live instrumentation to the remix-heavy culture of the late 90s. They remain a vital link between traditional soul-jazz and contemporary neo-soul.