Artist description Cold Duck Complex is a method, a means of capturing a moment of intensity, fun, pure excitement—music that makes you feel good. Equally likely to be exploring the sonic palette of a tin-pan alley jazz standard or an early ‘90s west coast hip-hop groove, this music is created for the sheer joy of experiencing every second of it…no two seconds ever the same, no song played the same way twice. The combination of jazz, funk and hip-hop, though not unheard of is a new beast here. The lyrics and smooth delivery of Platypus Complex is at once thoughtful, witty, deep, and goofy. He possesses a talent that few can emulate, and it belies a wisdom beyond his years. The Cold Duck Trio is a group committed to variety, to exploring all the sounds they can, deeply entranced and intoxicated by their music, whether supporting Platypus Complex or stretching out an instrumental tune.

Music Style Live hip-hop and autophysiopsychic/funk/folk instrumentals

Musical Influences Too many to list

Similar Artists The Roots, Medeski Martin & Wood, Black Eyed Peas, Mission, The Slip, Atmosphere, Keith Jarrett

Artist History The Cold Duck Trio was first formed in early 2000 with original keyboardist Jesse Goldman and the moniker Phantazmagaztik Phunk Phactory. Together, for a high school talent show, they composed Curious George, a musical tale of a funky monkey’s struggle to explore the world under the gaze of his rigid protector. After winning the show, they determined that the music must continue, and they adopted their new and permanent name. 2001 introduced the trio to Platypus Complex, a longtime friend and newfound collaborator. The year also brought D’Antona into the fold, the perfect completion for the group, and a talent that must not be missed. They have now been playing for two years, appearing around Western New England as well as Rhode Island. They have appeared on MTV University, have shared a bill with acts such as Addison Groove Project and Psychedelic Breakfast, and have even been featured in a comic strip at the Massachusetts Daily Collegian.

Group Members Joe Cardozo: bass Jeff D’Antona: keyboards Casey Hayman: Platypus Complex Makaya McCraven: drums

Albums Self-Titled (2002)

Location Amherst, MA - USA

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