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Izya Funkin' Tonight

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Bright Moments

Gene Baynes, the creative force behind Bright Moments, got the music biz bug at 15 when he played trumpet in front of an audience for the first...

Gene Baynes, the creative force behind Bright Moments, got the music biz bug at 15 when he played trumpet in front of an audience for the first time. Geneformed the six piece Funk outfit Bright Moments. Crowds were quickly captivated by the band’s incredible showmanship and musical chops. Bright Moments were soon on tour hitting the Tri-state nightclubs, major festivals, and sharing the stage with such acts as David Sanborn, Bobby Blue Bland, and headlining in New York with Sister Sledge opening. In 1978 the band hit the studio and cut their first single for Jeree Records, Izya Funkin’ Tonight b/w Bright Moments.

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