Papa Grows Funk

Papa Grows Funk is an American funk band from New Orleans, Louisiana.^[1] The band was started by frontman John "Papa" Gros in early 2000, developing from a series of Monday night jam sessions helmed by Gros at New Orleans’ Maple Leaf Bar. Gros would invite some friends down to play, and the impromptu jams became a common bond for a handful of musicians, including guitarist June Yamagishi, sax player Jason Mingledorf, bassist Marc Pero and drummer Jeffery "Jellybean" Alexander, who now make up Papa Grows Funk.

OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana

Genresfunk, Jazz

Years active2000-2013

MembersJohn "Papa" Gros
June Yamagishi
Jason Mingledorf
Marc Pero
Jeffery "Jellybean" Alexander

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Papa Grows Funk
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres	funk, Jazz
Years active	2000-2013
Members	John "Papa" Gros June Yamagishi Jason Mingledorf Marc Pero Jeffery "Jellybean" Alexander
Past members	Russell Batiste, Jr.
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They played in front of a hometown crowd at The Voodoo Experience held at City Park in New Orleans over Halloween weekend 2009.^[2]