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  • "What sets Third Stream Giants apart from your standard "let's get together and jam on some oldies" bar band is that they are unnervingly good. Their songs boast intricate and complex arrangements, and their players are more than capable of producing tight, well-crafted jams."

 

"[The Giants are] rekindling the fires of funk and soul, it's almost hard to believe that a band as talented as Third Stream Giants has not broken out beyond being a regional band."

 

  • BIO
  • Tight horns, undulating infectious rhythm, silky-smooth vocals and ‘The Funk You Thunk Was Gone’. Third Stream Giants featuring Anthony Campbell is an incredible funk/pop group hailing from Virginia with 8 instruments and decidedly unlike your typical rock ensemble. By merging main stream forms of music (e.g. pop, funk, jazz, rock, Latin, go-go, etc.) the Giants have created an entirely new and exciting third stream of music which has been likened to Maroon 5, Stevie Wonder, Weather Report, and John Mayer. The unique lineup presents a vibe that embodies entertainment, talent, and professionalism and the Giants entrance audiences from when they first take stage to the last note of the performance.

    First, you may notice beautiful multi part harmony vocals leading you into a song. Next, the funky rhythm section with guitar, slap bass, keys and drums will start your body grooving. By the time the three-piece horn section starts accenting, you will officially be captivated. And then the vocals of Anthony Campbell begin…

    Anthony won national fame as winner of NBC Today Show Superstar talent competition (beating out over 6000 competitors to perform in front of millions of viewers at NYC’s Rockefeller Plaza), has recorded with Warner Brothers and performed with superstars. And if you needed more credentials than that, at first note, the smooth, soulful baritone voice will convince you that Anthony Campbell and Third Stream Giants are definitely on their way to national recognition.

    The Giants’ set features incredible originals that will have you singing along before the songs are through. Intricately crafted with professional arrangements and an undeniable groove, the Giants’ songs are moving into the hearts and minds of America and getting airplay along the East Coast. Peppered throughout the set are carefully chosen and cleverly re-arranged old school funk tunes and current and classic hits that will amaze crowds, luring them out of their seats and into the groove. Funkin‘ up artists from Michael Jackson to U2 to Outkast, the Giants’ amazing talent and originality, and their entertaining stage presence keeps audiences attending and continues to bring new fans into the fold.

HISTORY

 

Set your way back device to 2006. Third Stream Music producer Matt Montoro had been scouring the East Coast for like-minded instrumentalists driven to work on a unique blend of jazz, funk, classical and pop. Drawing the name from the Gunther Schuller coined phrase for music that mixes the instrumentation and arrangements of classical and the improv of jazz ('Third Stream' has since been used to describe any combination of two forms of main stream music for the creation of a 'third stream') Montoro developed the group.
After an initial EP and CD of the studio group which was decidedly jazz based, the hunt was on for the creation of a performance group.

Initially a duet with guitarist Matt Montoro and saxophonist Justin "Mr. Duff" Duff, two days before the first scheduled gig, suddenly it became a quartet adding bass and drums. This eventually led to the addition of the horn section with Lars Holmstrom on trumpet and Jeremy Wall on the bone. The Giants were now in full force as a six-piece and began spreading their brand of 'little big band' jazz and funk. At this point, the sets were entirely instrumental.

 

'THE THIRD STREAM GIANTS HARK BACK TO BIG-BAND JAZZ GROUPS'
-Free Lance-Star Article
5/17/07


Meanwhile, Anthony Campbell, a Fredericksburg native, was hot off his national success story as winner of the TODAY Show Superstar contest and performance in front of millions of viewer at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

 

ANTHONY CAMPBELL WINS NBC TODAY SHOW 'SUPERSTAR' TALENT CONTEST

 

Anthony and Matt's paths crossed in the studio and the addition of vocals to the group was arranged.

 

Live Photos Thanks to Danny Carter and David Montoro

 

Ben Hite - keys Matt Montoro on guitar Anthony Campbell - Smooth Baritone Vocals The Horns Jason Collett Percy

 

The first show with The Giants and Anthony was a huge success and it was clear that the direction for the combination of the smooth baritone vocals and intricate instrumental arrangements was set.
Then, tragedy struck when our young drummer, Mike Smith, was lost in a auto accident. His youth and energy would prove to be difficult to replace and would never be forgotten.
After some soul-searching, the decision was made to press on and in stepped Jason Collet on drums and Percy "I Will Funk Your Face Off" Burt on bass guitar. The focus was shifted to pursuing vocal based funk, R&B, and pop originals and adding cleverly re-arranged covers of current and classic hits. This formula paid off.

Now The Giants and Anthony are performing up and down the East Coast and are heading out to take over the world with a very unique brand of music and high energy, captivating shows.


The Gretsch The Horns Chiming In Percy Burt Mr. Duff and Toro Ant and Matt


Press for Anthony and the Giants:

'Everyone on the Today Show really liked him"
-Katie Couric - CBS Host
'What a talent, a pure performer.'
-Daniel Ceo, the UMW Bullet
'Anthony has shot to stardom'
-The Freelance-Star
'I haven't heard anything like that before.'
-Mike Zits, the Freelance-Star
'Professional, organized, and entertaining.'
-Stephanie Morse, Kaeser Compressors

 

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The Giants Are:

Featuring Anthony Campbell on vocals
Matt Montoro - guitar, arrangements, vocals
Percy Burt - bass, vocals
Jason Collett - drums, percussion
Justin "Mister Duff" Duff - alto/tenor sax, vocals
Lars Holmstrom - trumpet,vocals
Jeremy Wall - trombone
Ben Hite - keys,vocals

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