Unusually original jazz with elements of funk, blues, rock, and soul music, featuring syncopated horns and slap-funk guitar.

"Pushes the envelope of jazz to the hilt" "Fresh and innovative" "Beyond the scope of predictability" -JazzReview.com

"Luxuriant" "Newsom's finger-picking approach to the guitar is absorbing" -Jazznow.com

"Skilled playing takes this funky and experimental jazz to a higher level" “Supremely funky” “York absolutely sizzles” -The Oregonian (Portland)

"Refreshing and punchy...full of smart melodies and solid arrangements" -The Jazz Society of Oregon

Jason Newsom, leader, composer, guitarist, Michael York, tenor sax, Daniel Covrett, baritone sax, Arcellus Sykes, bass, Ronnie Lagrone, drums have performed or recorded with artists such as the Temptations, Lou Rawls, The Four Tops, the Del Vikings, Kenny Rogers, Mel Brown, Janice Scroggins, Thara Memory, The Daddies, and Bright Red Paper.

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