A 10-piece horn band from Upstate NY, Prime Time Funk proudly carries on the traditions of funk and rhythm & blues, while crafting its own powerful sound. "Ready and Willing", PTF's debut CD, was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer, Jeff Tyzik.

The CD, like the band, is a diverse--but cohesive--mix. "Ready and Willing" opens with an uptempo blues ("Never Make Your Move Too Soon"), then heads into the hiphop-style title track. PTF funks up Bill Withers' "Use Me", then gets down (or up, depending on your point of view) with a T.O.P.-flavored "One Life To Live". "Hopelessly in Love" brings to mind the smooth style of "Babyface", while "When You'reHot You're Hot" was inspired by Clinton…George, that is. "Tongue Tied" is musical journey in itself, with a stop at Graham Central Station. PTF makes Lionel Richie's "Love Will Find A Way" its own, along with the James Brown classic, "Get Up". "Champs Elysees", inspired by the band's 2 trips to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Club in Paris, could easily fit into a "Smooth Jazz" format. Finally, PTF crosses over into Latin territory with "Fiesta De La Noche", and puts a reggae groove to Janis Joplin's "Piece Of My Heart".

Linking all the musical styles together is a band with chops and heart. As producer Jeff Tyzik says: "This ain't no bar band." Ronnie Leigh's lead vocals soar over Prime Time's rhythm section: drummer David Cohen, bass player Ralph Ortiz, keyboardist Andy Calabrese, and guitarist Joe Chiappone. PTF's horn arrangements are some of the best anywhere, courtesy sax players Jim Richmond (tenor)and Vince Ercolamento (tenor, alto & soprano). Rounding out the PTF horns are Trevor Neumann and Ron D'Angelo (trumpets), and Alex "Hollywood" Hamlin (baritone & alto sax).

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