Raw disco, funk and soul, made for dance floors and turntables.
Debut album — coming February 2027
The band
About The CJP Band
The CJP Band is the brainchild of songwriter, bassist and producer Christopher Pedley. The sound is crafted by heavyweight musicians, all residing in the New Forest area. Their shared chemistry shapes the band's expansive sound, creating unique, raw disco, funk and soul.
As a band, they savour recording together in a vibey room to vintage tape machines, through valve preamps, a handmade plate reverb and a reverb chamber. Their music is tactile and human and this all translates into their electrifying live show!
The band's 3 x 12″ disco releases have been on heavy rotation with global tastemakers such as Gilles Peterson and Mr Scruff!
Expect driving dancefloor burners, powered by heavyweight drums, deep fender precision basslines, flamboyant percussion and crazy guitar and rip-roaring sax solos.
Played by
On the decks
The records are being spun by the DJs we grew up on. This is each one, and where to find it:
- Gilles Peterson — in his closing set at We Out Here 2026
- Mr Scruff — back to back with DJ Spinna at We Out Here 2026
- DJ Spinna — vibes at Love Dancin', We Out Here 2026
- Craig Charles — on BBC 6 Music
- Dom Servini — heavy rotation on Jazz FM
- Rob Luis (Tru Thoughts) — constant rotation on Unfold Radio, and in his set at Mr Bongo, Brighton
- Gilles Peterson — playing World Gone Crazy at Rhythm Corner, We Out Here 2026
- Nick the Record — playing the band at Kala Festival
- Gilles Peterson — playing We Must Believe on the Southbank
- Frank Tope & Tayo — playing We Must Believe at We Out Here 2026
- DJ Nori — playing You're A Star at Love Dancin', We Out Here 2026
…and many more.
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Live, and in the studio
On stage
Sneak peek at the studio sessions
More live and studio films on the YouTube channel.
Live
Where we're playing
Dates go up as soon as they are confirmed — ticket links take you straight to the seller.
Thu 29 Oct 2026
The CJP Band Quartet — The Alice Lisle, Rockford
Thu 26 Nov 2026
The CJP Band Quartet — The Alice Lisle, Rockford
Thu 17 Dec 2026
The CJP Band Quartet — The Alice Lisle, Rockford
Date TBC
Album launch show
Recently played: We Out Here 2026 · The Fox & Firkin, London · Alphabet, Brighton · Arts By The Sea, Bournemouth · Shindig Festival. New dates are announced here first — sign up to the mailing list.
From the road
Gallery
Shindig Festival photos: Dan Cadell · other photos: Mike Tamman and Mirek J Lucan
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