Wakah Chan

Welcome to the World of Wakah Chan!

Wakah Chan is a passionate jazz-funk band gathering force in the beautiful vortex of Asbury Park NJ. They blend many different genres seamlessly in an uplifting and soulful way that is accessible to people of all walks of life.

The music is sexy yet classy, never lacking in mood and depth. If you see them on any given night, the music shifts as the interaction and energy of the crowd dictates. Close friends of many years with a strong family bond, there is a deep intimacy not found in many bands, and this connection translates into the music in a profound way. There is no figurehead, this is a project of cooperative creation where each member has a voice and brings their spirit to the table.

With a goal to bring together community and a renaissance of artistry, Wakah Chan makes strides towards the deepest of freedoms and self expression.

Come be Family!

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Here’s what people have been saying:

“If I had to sum up Wakah Chan into three words it would be, ‘vibrantly channeled spirit’ that hits notes of Freedom, Movement, and Joy seamlessly”
— Caitlin Mcgrory, Fan Quotes

“Killer!” “experimental jazz, experimental funk, experimental experimental…” — Drew Wajnert, Phanphest Entertainment

“If ya can’t groove to that, you ain’t got no soul”
— Mark Dammann, Fan quotes

“ahhhhhh ya, the MIIIIghty WAAAA kAAHHh CHAAN their Kung Fu is very strong, been choppin up Asbury!!” — Kyle Brendle, The Stone Pony

“I get it, and dig it. Sounds great, like the smell of sex, on a multi-sensual level. Ya gotta keep it FUNKY.” — Cosmo Ohms

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