Artist description The Salt Brothers is a New York City based band, led by what can only be described as "two new stars on the horizon" - guitarist Coleman Mellett and trumpeter Jeff McSpadden. Together, they have forged their sound from a wide array of musical influences. From jazz to funk, latin to R&B and back again, these two lack nothing in their abilities to groove.

Music Style Eclectic Jazz

Musical Influences We're not gonna tell! You be the judge!

Artist History Formed in the Fall of '99. Debut CD "The Right Move" is now available on-line through Amazon.com!

Group Members Coleman Mellett - guitar; Jeff McSpadden - trumpet

Albums The Right Move

Press Reviews Must type quickly. This music is in my blood. Gotta dance. Got no partner. Got a broom. That’ll do. Cue up the title track. Third time in a row. Be right back.(ten minutes later)Whew.Gotta hit the “stop” button. Can’t type and listen to this at the same time.Okay. Let’s try this review again.I knew I’d like The Salt Brothers’ CD “The Right Move” the minute I read that their music was jazz, funk, Latin and R&B. However, when I read the track listing, I paused at the remake of “Never Can Say Goodbye.” I get pretty tense when I read on a track listing that someone has attempted to remake one of my favorite songs. So that was the first one I played. And it’s incredible. This gorgeous jazz rendition with its soulful guitar singing the lead gives the classic song new life. It’s flat-out joyful.Who are these guys, anyway? NYC 20-somethings Coleman Mellett (guitarist) and Jeff McSpadden (trumpeter) have just released “The Right Move” as their debut CD. Mellett has already performed all over the world and currently plays guitar for Chuck Mangione. McSpadden spent two years playing trumpet for the New York swing band The Delegates and graduated from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music Program in 1995. Not only are they very talented musicians, but as these tracks and my tired dancing feet will prove, they are outstanding songwriters.I can’t sit still to this. Let me cue up “Captain Morgan” again. The percussion is the star on this one. We open with a fluttering beat that sounds like a bird flapping its winds hard. Then a primitive bongo beat kicks the door down and takes over. As the beat gets more and more frenzied and fevered, sweating and pounding – wait, sorry – gotta go dance with the broom again.(five minutes later)I’m back. My roommate has just locked herself in her room. Whatever. As I was saying: As the beat gets more and more frenzied, McSpadden’s trumpet and Mellett’s guitar take turns singing their way through with their own cool attitude. But the percussion is the star, constantly yanking the spotlight away from the other instruments. It is definitely getting hot in here.They do slow things down at times, which is good because otherwise the band would probably hyperventilate and pass out. The romantic cover of Al Green’s “Judy” casts a spell and conjures up images of moonlight over a still sea. We also have a guest vocal from Jeanie Bryson on “Creepy,” and her gorgeous, husky voice fits perfectly with the feel of the music.But they don’t take a breather for long. Just when my roommate thinks it’s safe to come out, “High Steppin’” grooves its way out of the speakers, and it’s showtime again.This may be my last review for a few days. I am not taking this off my stereo anytime soon.By Jennifer LaytonIndie-Music.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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