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Blending the unique sounds of jazz, the deep grooves of hip-hop and R&B, as well as the intimacy of folk, Nuskool is a modern day trio whose sound continues to evolve with every moment of each performance. Featuring 3 of Denver's "first call" musicians, including young phenom Daniel Hogans on drums and bassist extraordinaire John Grigsby, the band draws influence from the masters of the past in the truest sense--by being present in the moment. Nuskool keeps alive the improvisational spirit of jazz, contextualized for 2013. Hip, talented, soulful and unafraid to take risks, Nuskool's sound is shaped by elaborate original compositions, pocket grooves, and a forward-thinking mentality. This is not your parent's jazz....

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Blending the unique sounds of jazz, the deep grooves of hip-hop and R&B, as well as the intimacy of folk, Nuskool is a modern day trio whose sound continues to evolve with every moment of each performance. Featuring 3 of Denver's "first call" musicians, including young phenom Daniel Hogans on drums and bassist extraordinaire John Grigsby, the band draws influence from the masters of the past in the truest sense--by being present in the moment. Nuskool keeps alive the improvisational spirit of jazz, contextualized for 2013. Hip, talented, soulful and unafraid to take risks, Nuskool's sound is shaped by elaborate original compositions, pocket grooves, and a forward-thinking mentality. This is not your parent's jazz.

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