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The Hermanators: But What About Me?

By Mike Jacobs
November 30, 2023
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Guitarist

Mitch Stein

guitar

" data-original-title="" title="">Mitch Stein, bassist

Kip Reed

bass

" data-original-title="" title="">Kip Reed and drummer

" data-original-title="" title="">Rodney Holmes had a great thing going with their trio, The Hermanators. Despite making a studio album—Twisted—and something of a splash in the '90s NYC club scene, it remains almost criminal that this group didn't take off. Thankfully, the talent of the trio's members didn't go unnoticed, leading to them each into stints with a host of varied artists (such as

Tania Maria

piano
b.1948

" data-original-title="" title="">Tania Maria,

Wayne Shorter

saxophone
1933 - 2023

" data-original-title="" title="">Wayne Shorter,

Bill Evans - Saxophone

saxophone
b.1958

" data-original-title="" title="">Bill Evans - Saxophone,

Steve Kimock

guitar
b.1955

" data-original-title="" title="">Steve Kimock, the

Brecker Brothers

band / ensemble / orchestra

" data-original-title="" title="">Brecker Brothers,

Adam Holzman

keyboards

" data-original-title="" title="">Adam Holzman, etc). This track shows why Twisted remains one of those gems for underground jazz collectors.

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