Artist description The New Power Trio mixes funk, world beat, and latin grooves in a completely new way. With its focus on fresh percussion sounds, the New Power Trio redefines the piano trio and brings on the jams.

Music Style latin jazz & jams

Musical Influences Music of West Africa,, Cuba & Brazil. Ahmad Jamal, Weather Report, Medeski Martin & Wood, Stevie Wonder

Similar Artists completely unique.

Artist History Based in New York City, The New Power Trio has been together since 1998. The band actively tours in the Eastern US, performing at festivals, colleges, and in clubs.

Group Members John Crooks-string bass Nate Shaw-piano, keyboards Mark Suter-percussion

Instruments piano, keyboards, congas, timbales, surdo, cymbals, jam block, cowbell, string bass

Albums The New Power Trio, Echo Park

Press Reviews “…rising young stars” - Atlanta Journal-Constitution "a young, new group very much worth checking out." -St . Paul Pioneer Press "a gifted dream team." -Minneapolis Star Tribune "[T]he NPT is quickly gaining a loyal fan base for its unique sound" -The Leader (Charlotte) "loose Afro-Cuban/Brazilian element and post-funk groove" -Creative Loafing Atlanta “…intriguing blend of Afro-Latin beats...” -Nashville Scene

Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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