Artist description Jazz-funk band with 70's funk and Hip-Hop influences.

Music Style Jazz/Funk

Musical Influences Herbie Hancock, The Meters, Steve Coleman, DIG, Marcus Miller, Medeski,Martin & Wood

Similar Artists DIG (Directions In Groove), The Meters, Medeski,Martin & Wood

Artist History Formed in 1991, the band has increased from a duo through to a 5-piece band.Focused on writing & performing original Jazz-Funk instrumental material,Blue Train have gained a large following in New Zealand, releasing 3 albums and winning New Zealand Jazz Album of the Year Award in 1996 for their album "No Free Lunch"

Group Members Alan Brown - Keyboards,Steve Sherriff - Saxophones,Jason Orme - Drums, percussion,Matt Gruebner - Acoustic & Electric Bass,Robbie Karena - Guitar,Aaron Nevezie - Guitar

Instruments Hammond Organ, Rhodes & Wurlitzer Electric Pianos, Acoustic Piano, Clavinet, Tenor,Alto & Soprano Saxes, Guitar, Acoustic & Electric Bass, Drums & Percussion

Albums Blue Train (1992), No Free Lunch (1995), Never You Mind (1998)

Location Auckland - New Zealand

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