Biography
Legendary band formed in 1956 by the equally legendary Franco. The band's initial style was acoustic rumba-influenced material, but they grew into a big band by the '60s and were that decade's most popular, and probably best, band. Towards the '80s, their sound became more disco-influenced, and they toured Europe widely. The band became something of a training ground for the cream of Zairean musicians, with Franco remaining as leader until his rather sudden death in 1989. After a year's mourning, the group embarked on another European tour, carrying on the tradition the band had established for itself over the years quite competently. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi



 
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Franco, Le TP OK Jazz - Azda (feat. Madilu & Dalienst) [1972, 1973, 1974]
Layile with Lyrics, by Franco et Le T.P.O.K Jazz Band, featuring Jolie Detta
MBANDA AKOTI KIKUMBI BY LUAMBO MAKIADI & TPOK JAZZ WITH FULL SUBTITLED ENGLISH TRANSLATED LYRICS
République du Zaïre (Kwamy) - Franco & L'O.K. Jazz 1970
Toyeba Yo | TP OK Jazz | Playing For Change | Live Outside
Franco & le T.P.O.K. Jazz - Au Grand Complet!
TRES IMPOLI LYRICS-FRANCO MAKIADI FT TP OK JAZZ BAND
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