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New Soul Underground

GREASY FUNK AND ACID JAZZ

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NEW SOUL UNDERGROUND is a Los Angeles Based Funk/Jazz Quintet. This group of All-Star players were brought together to express and original, cutting edge style, while embracing GROOVE BASED 70'S FUNK & SOUL JAZZ. This unit performs both local and national dates while promoting their album "Greasy Feet", which also features Special Guest: Larry Carlton on the track "Big Duke". Each member of New Soul Underground has become an in demand player on the L.A. music scene in their own right. The members of New Soul Underground have performed/recorded with: Larry Carlton, Robbie Krieger, Robben Ford, Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, Lucky Peterson, Vinnie Colaiuta, Michael Landau, Keb Mo', J.R. Robinson, James Gadson, Pete Anderson, Sara Bareilles, Kirk Joseph, Jessee McCartney, Nina Storey, Greg Mathieson...
Recent quotes about New Soul Underground:
-"New Soul Underground adds L.A. slick to New Orleans swampy, and it's all good"
-The Telluride Watch,Telluride CO.
-"A high improv, high energy experience with a true vibe"
-The Daily Planet, Telluride CO

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Member Since: 9/26/2005
Band Website: newsoulunderground.com
Band Members: Jake Eckert - guitar
Josh Day - drums
Travis Carlton - bass
Luke Miller - organ & clav
Paulie Cerra - saxophoneSPECIAL GUEST:
LARRY CARLTON - Guitar on "Big Duke"

Influences: ALL THINGS FUNKY WITH A TOUCH OF JAZZ. IF ITS GREASY WE LOVE IT!
Sounds Like: THE METERS, HEBIE HANCOCK HEAD HUNTERS, THE JB'S, STEVIE WONDER, LETTUCE, AQUARIUM RESCUE UNIT, JIMMY SMITH, GRANT GREEN, THE CRUESADERS.....
Type of Label: None