Newbie’s Guide to Jazz Cow

Get the Scoop in 2 Minutes: all You Need to Know About Jazz Cow's Big Tech Battle!

Thanks again for your support! I just realised that by redirecting our website to the Kickstarter page, we no longer have a quick overview of what Jazz Cow is all about. I actually put together a little summary for social media, and since people said it was helpful, I’ll share it here too.

Of course, with any summary, things will inevitably be left out—so just a heads-up, there are some brilliant team members who haven’t been mentioned, but their contributions are every bit as important!

And just a quick reminder—we’ve only got seven days left before time runs out!

I’ve popped in this as ordinary text at the bottom. If this is a bit small print!

What is Jazz Cow

An Animated sitcom, think The Simpsons, Rick and Morty, Family Guy. that kind of thing. But while brilliant some of those shows can be nihilistic, Jazz Cow is bigger-hearted, and what we need right now.

What’s it about?

About a jazz-playing cow who reluctantly leads a group of artists, poets, and misfits in resisting Big Tech guru Dr. Popp, a paternalistic dictator, who is getting the world hooked on algorithms, junk food, AI, and fake filters for a safer, kinder more efficient world.

Meet the Team

• John Lumgair: Award-winning animation director his work spans clients like the BBC, Sony TV, and the Olympics.

• James Cary: BBC sitcom writer and script editor (Miranda, Bluestone 42, My Family, Shaun the Sheep, Citizen Khan).

• Selom Sunu: Character designer for Disney, Google, CBeebies, and more.

• Eric McConnell: Storyboard artist (Rick and Morty, Scooby-Doo, Adventure Time, Animaniacs), now consulting for Jazz Cow.

• LMS Animation Studios: Our partners, who've worked on projects for Disney, Netflix, and Amazon. (Epic Micky, Castlevania, Captain Underpants)

Cast

• Jazz Cow: A sax-playing, street-smart, and well-read cow who reluctantly steps into the role of hero. Think Rick from Casablanca. Played by Neiko Neal, actor (Bel-Air, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Rookie).

• Dr. Popp: Think Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, or Mark Zuckerberg—shaping the future with convenience, affordability, and control. He doesn't see himself as the villain, believing he's making life easier, faster, and cheaper. Played by Silas Hawkins, voice artist (Summerton Mill, The Doctor Who Online Adventures).

• Connie: A tough, no-nonsense East-ender, whose late husband won the club in a boxing match. She's like a mother to the jazz musicians, often feeding them when they're broke. Played by multi-award-winning impressionist & actor Jess Robinson (Spitting Image, The Last Leg, Horrible Histories).

• Papa-Moose: A thrill-seeking drummer, always hunting for excitement but loyal to Jazz Cow and the club. He even incorporates coded Morse messages into his drum solos when needed. Played by Anil Desai actor, comedian, and impressionist (Sex Education, The Teacher, The Good Karma Hospital).

• Valentina: Caught between Latin and bohemian worlds, unsure of her identity, but her singing is pure magic. Played by Luly Perez, a Venezuelan actor who has appeared in Latin American films and TV.

• Pooper-Scooper Thompson: The group's purist and pedant, always needing to be right. His attention to detail keeps an eye on Dr. Popp’s schemes. Played by stand-up comedian and podcaster Francis Foster (Mock the Week, The Joe Rogan Experience).

Our Musicians

Music is central to Jazz Cow, and we’ve brought in top talent:

• Robert Mitchell: world-renowned Jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader with 14 albums and 3 books.

• Dominic J Marshall: Cutting-edge Jazz Composer & Former keys player for The Cinematic Orchestra.

• LayFullstop: Acclaimed Hip-hop/soul artist.

• Heidi Vogel: Jazz and soul vocalist, known for her work with The Cinematic Orchestra.

How would you sell it?

If we had to do the classic "this meets that" comparison: imagine The Simpsons + The Social Dilemma + Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. But that’s not really the way we go about things.

Why Kickstarter

With the entertainment world currently in a bit of a pickle, lost in making remakes, spin-offs and reboots we figured it's time to do our own thing. So the aim is to create a 22 min pilot Episode about a heist.