Artist description The Derek LaPenna Quartet, contrary to its name, consists of three musicians and one inspiration, the man who is Derek LaPenna. The band is stationed in New York City, the musicians (Justin Biaggi, Jared DiDomenico and Brad Naprixas) are also childhood friends, along with Derek. They have been involved together in several creative projects, one in particular being the highly acclaimed internet radio show Planet of the Grapes. Also, the four participants have been involved in acting and directing positions in their own films. Their various work is diplayed at www.potg.com. It's a good site. As for the music,it will probably be a lot of things. It's basically another outlet. Right now there's a 14 minute jazz fusion instrumental. Who knows what's next?

Music Style Make it up as they go.

Musical Influences Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dave Weckl, Jaco Pastorius, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Herbie Hancock, Led Zeppelin, Dream Theater, David Bowie, The Beastie Boys, Alanis Morissette, Bjork, Stevie Wonder, John McGlaughlin, Fiona Apple, Santana, The Who

Artist History You see, there are these four guys from New York, and they make stuff together. As far as music goes, Brad Naprixas is his own entity, and Jared and Justin sometimes back him up in the studio. Those two also have this little thing called Red Tin. Anyway, when they want to kick back and do something together, it mysteriuosly becomes part of this whole thing called The Derek LaPenna Quartet. Currently, Derek provides good vibes and spiritual nourishment. The other three play the instruments. You can read about and check out Red Tin and Brad Naprixas on this site, and you can see all kinds of creative output on www.potg.com.

Group Members Justin Biaggi: Drums, Percussion, Piano, Vocals; Jared DiDomenico: Guitar, Bass, Vocals; Brad Naprixas: Piano, Synths, Vocals

Instruments Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Synths

Additional Info Jared and Justin play as Red Tin on www.mp3.com/redtin | Brad Naprixas featured on www.mp3.com/bradnaprixas All types of artistic work displayed at the group's online gallery, www.potg.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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