Brass Construction: has never been a band to fall back on past success. That's why during the past years it has claimed its share of gold and platinum albums. Now, there's Reconstruction the group's newest project. Ever since Brass Construction achieved international prominence with their platinum and Grammy nominated debut album the group has created one of the most distinctive sounds in contemporary music. Traveling constantly, crisscrossing three continents, and touring with successful acts such as the Jackson's, Q'Jays, Earth Wind and Fire, Commordores and Parliament Funkadelics. A blend of friction and finesse, Brass Construction's music mixes an array of uncompromising hard-hitting funk rhythms with guitars, horns and striking keyboard passages.
Coming off a major CD hit " The Best Of Brass Construction" on the Capital EMI label. The "Brass Boy's" bounce back stronger than ever with Reconstruction their newest project. " M.O.B" have continued to diversify and modernize their sound, but steadfastly retain what put them on the map in the beginning: raw power and street Ievel passion.
Notably, the current line-up of Brass Construction consists of:
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Mick Grudge: sax, bass, guitar, keyboards and vocals was raised in England before moving to New York who says that his worldly experience perhaps accounts for his varied musical tastes, which run from reggae, classical, jazz to Asian music. For horn players, he lists Charley Parker and Rahasan Roland Kirk as his main influences.
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| Morris Price: trumpeter, percussionist, and vocalists, Keyboards born in Brooklyn New York noted for upbeat funky syncopated rhythms. That's why some of the boys nickname him "Mr.Funky Man".
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| Sandy Billups: percussionist and vocals he was originally a fan of the grope. His determination earned him a spot with the grope. Born in Virginia "He says that's were he inherited his soulful sounding voice". He enjoys the Rap grooves and was influenced by percussionist Mango Santamaria.
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| Larry Payton: drums and vocals his remarkable rhythmic sense is one of the mainstays of the Brass Construction sound, and his wide taste in music include Billy Cobham and Led Zeppelin.
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