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Self-described "Brass House" trio Too Many Zooz make manically kinetic instrumental music that combines avant-garde jazz, EDM, punk rock, and sundry other traditions into their own distinctive brand of high-energy dance music. A viral sensation since they first emerged as New York subway buskers in 2013, Too Many Zooz have evolved into a globally recognized phenomenon who tour often and produce YouTube videos that have garnered millions of views.

Formed in 2013 in New York City, Too Many Zooz features the talents of baritone saxophonist Leo "Leo P" Pellegrino, trumpeter Matt "Doe" Muirhead, and drummer David "King of Sludge" Parks. Pellegrino and Muirhead initially met while students at the Manhattan School of Music where they studied jazz. They eventually joined forces with percussionist Parks, whom Pellegrino had played with in a separate busking outfit. They began playing live at various New York subway stations and quickly attracted crowds with their aggressive instrumental sound and Pellegrino's ability to dance and hype the audience like a DJ while playing. In 2014, a video of the band went viral and helped set the stage for the group's meteoric rise.

In 2016, the trio released their debut full-length album, Subway Gawdz, which featured guest spots from Kreayshawn, Armani White, members of Galactic, and Beats Antique. That same year they were featured on Beyonce's Lemonade album, and performed with Beyonce and The Dixie Chicks at the CMA's.

Too Many Zooz have continued to release EP's - holiday-themed EP A Very Too Many Zooz Xmas (2018), ZombiEP (2019), a concept album about a fictional band playing a music festival during a zombie outbreak, Covers (2022), Pecking Order (2022), plus collaborations and remixes with The Floozies, Beats Antique, Spencer Ludwig, Moon Hooch, Dot Cromwell, Nitty Scott, Lester London, and RoRo.  The band is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their sophomore LP.

Reviews

Rating: 4 out of 5 based on 4 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Greatness

    by Wiggs on 2023-03-04Le Studio TD - Montréal

    These guys can rock! Only 3 cool guys, with 3 instruments, creating a dance party like no one else can. Making beats and tracks that will find you moving without even realizing. Each song was roughly 20 minutes long but each second making you move your feet. Definitely a good time, party atmosphere.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Was lacking.

    by Carlo on 2023-03-04Le Studio TD - Montréal

    I saw Too many Zooz the first time they came to Montreal a few years back. Was a blast. Very energetic, fun, and sounded great. This year's show was lacking. They didn't seem to have the same dynamic they had the last time around. It was also quite short (perhaps because they didn't have an opening band).

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    I was exhausted!

    by Bits on 2019-09-30The Gateway (SAIT) - Calgary

    Amazing show. My first time to see Too Many Zooz and 2nd 5 Alarm Funk show. Two bands that give you no choice but to groove around and smile. Kept my attention all night. Wonderful bunch of musicians worth seeing again and again. The Gateway is a venue I don’t visit often but I think is definitely an essential for Calgary’s music scene.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Very fun, energizing show!

    by Jaque on 2018-04-03L'Astral - Montréal

    Hi, I think Too Many Zooz are great musicians and put on a fun, upbeat show. The venue was perfect too, small and cozy, we stood and danced the whole time. Great mix of people too! J