Modern Groove Syndicate
The
Modern Groove Syndicate is an instrumental group relying heavily on
composition, improvisation, and their own unique brand of energy and
individual talents to make their point. MGS includes members of national
recording Agents of Good Roots, Moderico, and Buzby. They've opened
for such jazz greats as John Schofield and Chuck Mangione. While the
group's influences are all over the map, one can hear elements of P-Funk,
John Cage, Brecker Brothers, the Crusaders, Jimmy Smith, and the Meters
within their sound.
Joel DeNunzio - "I took piano
lessons for a while, and then guitar lessons. Neither of these was ofmuch
interest to me. Finally, in the fourth grade I got a snare drum. I played
it in school and finally got a real drum set when I got into the 8th
grade. I was hooked. Throughout middle school and high school I would
get together, jam with my friends, start various bands, and play whenever
and wherever someone would have us. In high school it got a little more
serious. My group started playing at local clubs and opening for some
national acts. I've played in many groups over the years and have finally
found the one that fits me perfectly. Not only do I love the music but
also we have great time just hanging out…"
Todd
Herrington - Began playing bass at age thirteen. By twenty, he
was a veteran of the chicken wing circuit, having played with his band
in clubs all over the East Coast. He has shared the billing with names
such as Dave Matthews, P-Funk, Blind Melon, Agents of Good Roots, Pat
McGee Band, and Fighting Gravity. Todd offers a wide and varied range
of musical experience and has become a much sought after sideman. He
is also handy with the guitar, drums, keyboard, and harmonica. Having
reached his ten-year mark as a bass player, Todd shows no signs of slowing,
and brings a unique blend of enthusiasm and experience into his work.
Daniel Clark - A VCU music graduate,
grew up in a musical family. Daniel started piano in 
elementary
school. The summer after his sophomore year he studied at Boston's Berklee
School of Music, realizing then that music would be his life. Daniel
joined his father's band performing funk, jazz, and rock and roll all
over the east coast. in addition to MGS, Daniel performs in several
groups including The Devil's Workshop, Neighborliness, and with John
D'Earth and The Jackie Frost Trio.
J .C. Kuhl - Grew up Baltimore
MD. He began playing saxophone at the age of nine, and continued through
his high school days. At Towson State University he majored in Jazz/Commercial
Music. He gained exposure to Jazz, Funk, R & B, and Latin music
through his work as a studio musician, and by sitting in at clubs in
the Baltimore/DC area. In September of 1995, J.C. joined Agents of Good
Roots, an eclectic rock band that fused many different styles including
jazz, hip-hop, and classical. They toured for six years playing over
200 shows a year. In 1997, they were signed by RCA records and achieved
moderate success with their major label debut, "One By One."
In August of 2001, J.C. joined forces with Modern Groove Syndicate.
Visit the Modern Groove Syndicate web site at:
www.moderngroovesyndicate.com
See Modern Groove Syndicate's Electronic Press Kit at
www.sonicbids.com/ModernGrooveSyndicate
www.fieldcrestmusic.com