Ridin' Thumb is a Danish soul/funk orchestra formed in 1989 by the two guitarists Martin Finding and Nicolai Halberg. In 1997, Jonas Winge Weiner replaced Niels H.P. as the lead vocalist. Their style can be compared to artists such as Tower of Power and Jamiroquai. The group has released four full-length albums and one EP.
Members Jonas Winge Leisner – vocal Stine Hjelm Jacobsen – vocal Joakim Pedersen – keyboards Martin Finding – guitar Nicolai Halberg – guitar Jens Kristian Uhrenholdt – bass guitar Thomas Jepsen – drums Martin Pedersen – scratch Bjørn Ringkjøbing – trumpet Hendrik Jørgensen – trumpet Mik Neumann – tenor saxophone Ole Himmelstrup – baritone saxophone
Concerts The band usually unites for an annual concert between Christmas and New Year's Eve. The concerts are held at the Copenhagen Jazz House.
Discography Albums YearAlbumPeak positionsNotes DEN1994Different Moves, Different Grooves (Sundance)Track list Feed the cat Different strokes – Different folks In the middle Do the boomeloom Believe to my soul Know what I mean Believe me Nitty Gritty A Song for You Ridin' Thumb Thick and thin 200021st Century Funk (Sundance)Track list The Future Make it right Like it like that Time Natures kingdom Some people Family affair The good men So much better Living it out Pump up the thumb 2002Work It Out (Sundance)Track list Tune in (intro) Set your mind free I've been waitin' Interlude I told you so True to myself Party down Work it out Jackson Rainy Monday In a different way Time 4 some action Back again Doing nothing2014People (Sundance)39Track list Do You Feel the Same People I Need Someone to Hold on To Whirl Around What You Drop I Can Change Allright with Me Everything Has Changed
EPs 1993: Ridin' Thumb
Singles Date Song title PAlbum1994 "In The Middle" Different Strokes, Different Folks "Different Strokes, Different Folks" 2000 "The Future" 21st Century Funk "Make It Right" 2002 "Party Down" Work It Out "Work It Out" "Back Again"
References
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External links ridinthumb.dk