Opus Funkus Music
presents

Chris Stover - trombone
Travis Ranney - tenor sax
David Franklin - piano
Steve Messick - bass
Ken French - drums

The New Bop Brigade is a modern jazz quintet that performs original post-bop compositions by founders Steve Messick and David Franklin. The music is both accessible and melodic, being inspired by the works of Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock during the mid 60's, but it is never smooth.