Biography
Fusing a mix of funk, rock, jazz, and reggae, Spare Parts is a Chicago based group rapidly gaining international acclaim. An eclectic list of influences ranging from Weather Report to the Beatles fuel the creative engines of Spare Parts - both live and in the studio.
Spare Parts consistently performs at premier venues and festivals across the United States and even internationally including the Festival de Jazz in Lima, Peru. They have shared the stage with artists such as Victor Wooten, Snoop Dogg, Fareed Haque, Lenny Pickett (SNL / Tower of Power), 2 Live Crew, Liquid Soul, and The Jazz Mandolin Project to name a few. The band just released the highly anticipated third album "Trio", theie first album the band has done as just the three piece. Their 2006 release “Brain Candy” not only sold out, but still receives regular airplay. The band has also scored music for several independent films and commercials. Drummer Mike Bruno was featured in Modern Drummer Magazine for his drumming accomplishments.
Spare Parts remains focused on expanding their musical boundaries while attracting new listeners around the globe and leaving them thirsty for more. See you at the next show!
PRESS QUOTES
"Their jazzy styling sounds like Weather Report mixed with Jamiroquai. It was quite a set to catch."
-Kyndmusic.com
"Their performance at Martyrs’ Pub on Saturday, January 20, was stellar. They exuded so much energy that the audience couldn’t help but dance. The floor was packed and everyone loved it."
-Fruzsina Eordogh, FourMagazine.com
"Spare Parts' amazing roadwork and solid new CD are bringing the jazz/funk outfit acclaim and a growing base of fans."
-Chris Wissmann, Nightlife
"No matter who is in the crowd, Spare Parts is going to rock their worlds."
-Jason Soreno, The Pulse
"With a solid background in live performance as well as a growing college radio audience, Spare Parts adds a nice dynamic to their live show - something you can dance to."
-Billy Kenefick, Chicago Innerview
"Incredibly funky! A tight, concisely performed set of tunes, transforming them from a jam band into the more precise, composition-oriented unit Spare Parts are decidedly more progressive."
-Brent Stewart, Nightlife
"For jazz, R&B, funk and rock fans alike, Brain Candy has all the ingredients to satisfy any listening urge. It is surely a disc that will be difficult to keep out of any rotation."
- Jim Hagerty, Rock River Times
Instrumentation
Kevin Kozol- Electric Piano, Yamaha Motif, Nord Electro
Colin Scott- Bass
Mike Bruno- Drums
Discography
Trio (2009)- LP 13 tracks
Brain Candy (2006) - LP 14 songs
Exit 54 (2003)- LP 9 songs
Spare Parts (2005)- EP 5 songs
Most music available at website or listen at Pandora, iTunes, Facebook, and www.myspace.com/spareparts
Links
| http://www.sparepartsmusic.com |