Rock Candy Funk Party

Rock Candy Funk Party (RCFP) is a premier jazz-funk supergroup based in Los Angeles, emerging from a 2007 collaboration between drummer Tal Bergman and guitarist Ron DeJesus. The project evolved into a formidable quintet with the addition of blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa, bassist Mike Merritt, and keyboardist Renato Neto.

Their sound is a sophisticated modernization of 1970s and 80s fusion, blending the cinematic textures of Blaxploitation soundtracks with the technical precision of contemporary session masters. The band's identity is defined by a 'groove-first' philosophy, often eschewing complex time signatures in favor of deep, danceable pockets and rich, analog-leaning production. Critically, they are noted for their 'Midas touch' in engineering, utilizing wide stereo imaging and dynamic shifts to elevate instrumental jams into structured, narrative-driven compositions. Their discography, including 'Groove Is King' and 'The Groove Cubed', shows an expansion into vocal collaborations and brass arrangements, cementing their role as a bridge between the blues-rock world and the jazz-funk underground.