Collect All Five is an instrumental group from Austin, Texas.
The five members share innovation as a constant goal, and that is reflected in their many original compositions. Doing heavy funk and jazz instrumentals, complete with original beats, inventive coloring, and poly-rhythmic variety. This can be found in abundance on their second album "Live in 2004" released to critical accl..
"Interesting rhythms, non-predictable changes, tasty melodies, and
genuine musicianship... They took me on a musical journey that true
jazz fans should enjoy"
-Maria Messa, Record Reviews, Austin Daze, November 2004
The band is back from a ten-state tour to the northeast, and is busy writing
material for an upcoming studio album. After touring regionally this fall they will be taking their fourth trip to Colorado for December and the new year, playing radio stations and record stores to support their live show.
At the heart of Collect All Five are its five multi-instrumentalist members: Mark Poitras on mallets and guitar, Joshua Mouton on electric bass, Nick Litterski on keyboards and trumpet, Jason Frey on tenor and soprano saxophones, and Matt Coleman on drums.
They have shared the stage with acts like Oshe, New Monsoon, Delta Nove, Topaz, Spoonfed Tribe, Groupo Fantasma, Papa Mali and many others.
Collect All Five plays a set of original tunes peppered with a few choice covers
played in their unique style. Shifting deftly between reggae, latin, rock, and funk, using cutting edge effects and vintage soul, Collect All Five will move first the bodies, and then the minds of those who listen.
