Vinnie D & Co
Vinnie D & Co delivers classic jazz funk from the likes of the Crusaders, Headhunters, and other jazz funk supergroups.
Oct 21, 2025 - Night of the Jazz Crusaders with the all star band including Lavahi, Tyrone Jackson, Khari Simmons, Landon Anderson, Wes Funderburk and Mike Bacarella. Our take on the iconic jazz funk band of the 70s.
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Articles & Shows
The Music of The Jazz Crusaders: An Evening of Jazz Funk
07/11/2025 8:00 PM
Red Light Cafe
Vinnie, Wes and Tyrone are bringing you the music of The Jazz Crusaders (aka The Crusaders)! Hailing from Houston, The Crusaders started as an acoustic group and then crossed over into the jazz funk world creating countless classics.
Wes Funderburk (trombone with Joe Gransden, Jiva, Funkcake), Vinnie D’Agostino (sax, Joe Gransden, Jiva, Sample This!), the esteemed Tyrone Jackson (keys), Dave Potter (drums, Retro Groove, Jason Marsalis), and Terrell Montgomery (bass) team up for this VSOP!
$20 Adv – $25 Doors ($10 Students w/ ID at the Door)
Doors @ 7:30 PM
SAMPLE THIS! Live Funk Jazz Quintet & Hip Hop DJ feat. Lavahi (vocals)
03/08/2025 8:00 PM
Red Light Cafe
Explore the interplay between source and sample with a live band performing iconic Funk Jazz and a DJ showcasing the classic Hip Hop tracks that sampled it.
Featuring the Sample This All Stars — Vinnie D'Agostino (sax / flute / etc.), Khari Cabral Simmons (bass), Grant Green Jr. (guitar), Greg Satterthwaite (keys), and Che Marshall (drums).
Special guest vocalist: Lavahi!
Our Featured DJ – DJ Yogi – will kick things off when doors open at 7:30, then the Sample This All Stars will perform TWO SETS of iconic Funk Jazz classics!
Presented by Vinnie D’Agostino & Randall “RanMo” Moore.
$25 Adv – $35 Door
Doors @ 7:30 PM
SAMPLE THIS! Live Funk Jazz Quintet w/ Hip Hop DJ
08/10/2024 8:00 PM
Red Light Cafe
Explore the interplay between source and sample with a live band performing iconic Funk Jazz and a DJ showcasing the classic Hip Hop tracks that sampled it.
Featuring the Sample This All Stars — Vinnie D'Agostino (sax / flute / etc.), Khari Cabral Simmons (bass), Grant Green Jr. (guitar), Greg Satterthwaite (keys), and Che Marshall (drums).
8:00 PM — DJ Jaycee begins the night with music inspired by our theme
9:00 PM — Sample This All Stars take the stage for TWO SETS of iconic Funk Jazz classics
After the live band, DJ Jaycee will keep the party going until midnight - so don't forget your dancing shoes!
Presented by Vinnie D’Agostino & Randall “RanMo” Moore.
$15 Adv – $20 Door
Doors @ 7:30 PM
SAMPLE THIS! Live Funk Jazz Quintet w/ Hip Hop DJ (Blue Note Edition)
04/12/2024 8:00 PM
Red Light Cafe
Explore the interplay between source and sample with a live band performing iconic Funk Jazz and a DJ showcasing the classic Hip Hop tracks that sampled it.Featuring the Sample This All Stars — Vinnie D'Agostino (sax / flute / etc.), Khari Cabral Simmons (bass), Grant Green Jr. (guitar), Greg Satterthwaite (keys), and Che Marshall (drums).8:00 PM — DJ Applejac begins the night with music inspired by our theme9:00 PM — Sample This All Stars take the stage for TWO SETS of iconic Funk Jazz classicsAfter the live band, DJ Applejac will keep the party going until midnight - so don't forget your dancing shoes!Presented by Vinnie D’Agostino & Randall “RanMo” Moore.$17.50 Adv – $25 DoorDoors @ 7:30 PM
SAMPLE THIS! Live Funk Jazz / Turntablism + Dance Party
01/12/2024 8:00 PM
Red Light Cafe
Explore the interplay between source and sample with a live band performing iconic Funk Jazz and a DJ showcasing the classic Hip Hop tracks that sample it.Featuring the Sample This All Stars - Vinnie D'Agostino (sax / flute / etc.), Khari Cabral Simmons (bass), Grant Green Jr. (guitar), Greg Satterthwaite (keys), and Che Marshall (drums).8:00 PM - DJ Deliver begins the night with music inspired by our theme9:00 PM - Sample This All Stars take the stage for a live set of iconic Funk Jazz classics10:45 PM - We clear the dance floor and DJ Deliver keeps the party going until 1 AM!Presented by Vinnie D'Agostino & Randall “RanMo†Moore.$20 Adv - $25 Door ($10 after 10:30 PM)Doors @ 7:30 PM
SAMPLE THIS! Live Jazz + Turntablism // Iconic Funk Jazz + Classic Hip Hop
09/22/2023 7:30 PM
Red Light Cafe
Explore the interplay between source and sample with a live band performing iconic Funk Jazz and a DJ showcasing the classic Hip Hop tracks that sample it.Featuring the Samba Funk All Stars - Vinnie D'Agostino (sax / flute / etc.), Khari Cabral Simmons (bass), Grant Green Jr. (guitar), Greg Satterthwaite (keys), and Che Marshall (drums) - with DJ Jeremy Avalon.Featured DJ, Jeremy Avalon, will begin the night with music inspired by our theme and end the night with an open dance floor!Presented by Vinnie D'Agostino & Randall "RanMo" Moore.$15 Adv - $20 DoorDoors @ 7 PM
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vinnie dagostino
Musician and bandleader here in Atlanta. My bands: Vinnie D & Co, Joe Gransden, Jiva, Sample This, Kingsized Orchestra.
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