Level 42

Level 42 is an English band formed in 1980 that blends jazz-funk musicianship with pop and new wave influences. Their sound is built around Mark King’s percussive slap-bass and rhythmic grooves, with keyboards, guitar, and precise arrangements that balance technical playing with accessible song structures. The group emerged from the British jazz-funk scene and over time incorporated elements of pop and rock as lineups and production styles evolved.