TPOK JAZZ MEMBERS

T.P. OK Jazz, also known as Tout Puissant Orchestre Kinshasa, was a prominent Congolese rumba and soukous band that played a significant role in shaping the music landscape of Africa. Founded in the late 1950s by the legendary guitarist Franco Luambo Makiadi, T.P. OK Jazz became one of the most popular bands in Africa, known for their infectious rhythms, melodic guitar lines, and energetic performances.

Below is an alphabetic list of other former TP OK Jazz members:

Adamo Seye Kadimoke.

Aime Kiwakana Talented singer and composer of Eperduement and Loboko Zoba.

Albino Kalombo.

Alphone Epayo.

Antoine Armando Brazzos: Rhythm guitarist and founder member of OK Jazz.

Baniel Bambo: One of the few women to hold prominent roles in Ok Jazz.

Barami Milanda.

Bosuma Bakili Dessoin: Conga player and founder member of OK Jazz.

Camille Feruzi.

Celestin Kouka.

Celi Bitchoumanou: Celi Bitshou: Composer of the classic hit "Mado" Christophe Djali.

De La Lune (Daniel Loubelo): A founder member of the original OK Jazz.

Diatho Lukoki

Dizzy Madjeku

Djo Mpoyi: Whose silken tenor voice is found on songs like Nabali Misere and Mbongo-Money-Largent

Edo Nganga: Singer from Congo-Brazaville who became famous with le Bantous de la Capitale

Edouard Lutula

Empompo Loway: Saxophonist who joined from Afrisa

Flavien Makabi Mingini

Franco Luambo Makiadi

Gege Mangaya

Georges Kiamuangana

Gerry Dialungana

Guillaume Mbembe

Henri Bowane

Hubert Dihunga Djeskin

Isaac Musekiwa: Zimbabwean saxophonist who featured in the 1960s

Jean "Nino" Malapet: A founder member of the original OK Jazz

Jean Serge Essous: A clarinetist who was the band leader of the original OK Jazz

Jean Tashamala Piccolo

Jean-Felix Pouela

Jeff Mingiedi

Jolie Detta: Soloist in the popular songs Massou and Layile

Josky Kiambukuta Londa: Known for his unique vocal range and profilic composition of hits like Chandra and Propetaire.

Kapitena Kasongo

Kiamuangana Mateta: Better known as Verkys, one of the best saxophonists and producers in Congolese music.

Kiesse Diambu Ya Ntessa: Earned fame while in rival band Afrisa and was nicknamed "Wanted" when he defected to TP OK Jazz

Kongi Aska

Kwamy Munsi

La Monta LiBerlin: Drummer and a founder member of the
original OK Jazz

Lassa Carlyto: Honey toned vocalist

Leon Bolhen Bombolo

Lola Djangi Checain: Composer of songs like Meka Okangama and Lolaka

Lunama Mbemba

Madilu System: Lead Vocalist in hits like Mario, Mamou, Non and composer of Boma Ngai, pesa Position and other hits

Makonko Kindudi Makos

Malage de Lugendo: Lead vocalist in hits like "testament ya Bowule", and Ekaba Kaba

Matalanza Sax: Perhaps the greatest saxophonist of the 1980s

Mayaula Mayoni: Composer of classic hits like Nabali Misere and Cherie Bondowe

 Michel Boyibanda

 Michelino Mavatiku Visi: Mi-Solo guitarist Milanda Barami

 Moniania Roitelet: Bassist and founder member of Ok jazz

Monogi Mopia

Mose Fan Fan: Flamboyant solo guitarist from the 1970s whose guitar skills almost surpassed Franco

Mpongo Love: Being crippled by childhood polio did not stifle her career

Mpundi Decca : Bassist and composer of the hit song "Ndaya". Also sung the female voice in the hit song Mamou

Mulamba Joseph Mujos: Vocalist from the 1970s

Nana Akumu: One of the few women to hold prominent roles in Ok Jazz

Ndombe Opetum: Composer if hits like Anjela, Tawaba and Mawe

Nestor Diangani

Ngiandu Kanza

Nyoya Fwala

Papa Noel Nedule: Virtuso guitarist and composer of the hit song "Tangawizi".

Paul Ebengo Dewayon: Franco's earliest mentor

Pedro Dele: One of the earliest members of OK Jazz

Philippe Lando Rossignol: A founder member of the original OK Jazz

Rondot Kassongo: Guitarist who was best friends with Franco's brother Bavon Marie

Sam Mangwana: Vocalist in hits like Mabele, Faute Ya commercant and composer of Zala Sportif

Saturnin Pandi: Drummer and founder member of OK Jazz

Simaro Lutumba: Chef d'Orchestre and Franco's trusted lieutenant Simon Moke

Tchandala Kosuana

Thierry Mantuika Kobi: Solo Guitarist

Vicky Longomba: Was the deputy band leader in the early 1970s

Vieux Kalloux
Wuta Mayi: Composer and singer of the classic hit "Ayant Droit"

Youlou Mabiala: Talented singer and composer of hist like Vyckina and UCB.

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