Artist description The band's uncategorizable sound is an original blend of many musical styles. While there are characteristics of Jazz, Rock, African, Cajun, Middle Eastern, and many other Folk styles, the driving force behind MonkeyWorks is the group chemistry.

Music Style World-Influenced Instrumental

Musical Influences Weather Report, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Oregon, Phish, Miles Davis, King Crimson, Dave Matthews Band, Pink Floyd, The Everyman Band, Hugh Masakela

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Artist History The present incarnation of the group has been together since November 1997, although the early roots of MonkeyWorks trace back to 1988. Their self-released, eponymous full-length CD was released late last year.

Group Members Kevin "Tex" Brown * Bass Alan Camlet * Drums Jeff Eldredge * Accordian/Keyboards Steve Meltzer * Percussion Steve Peckman * Saxophone Ian Smit * Guitar Jim Stagnitto * Trumpet

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Woodwinds, Trumpet, Accordian & other stuff

Albums MonkeyWorks

Press Reviews Hi Monkeymen. This is John Hammel (WNTI Radio in NJ), host of Mozart To Motorhead, It'sAll Just Music. I had Ian on the show with Ping a short while back andhe slipped me your incredible cd. Believe it or not I also know KevinTex Brown. Ian is coming on the show in July and we're gonna spin thedisc and yak up the album. Yeah I still call them albums. I think themusic is fantastic. Innovative, challenging and intelligent. It almostseems superfluous to describe the influences I hear. It's moot. You'vecombined them with your own distinctive take and sensibilities andforged your own thing. That's what artists are supposed to do. This issheer artistry and not hack work. I support and intend to shout it tothe world. Yeah, I'm a monkeyman too!

Location Central/Northern, NJ - USA

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