Call them buskers, subway musicians, platform performers or what have you, chances are you may have already heard Too Many Zooz, whether you have traveled through Union Square at the right time, or have stumbled upon their viral videos online (this one is approaching 1 million views, folks!!!). The trio comprises of trumpeter Matt Doe, Leo P. on Baritone Sax and David Parks on drums / various percussion. Taking to the streets with a 3 piece hybrid of dance, samba, big / marching band is never an easy feat. Typically you hustle by these performers during your commute, when time is of the essence, and there is no reason to slow down, and rarely are drawn into the hypnotic soulfulness that is live music. However, Too Many Zooz gives us something tangible to hang our hat on, the hustle bustle sound of the city personified in every beat, breath and note. For that reason alone people stop in their tracks, take a minute to listen, groove, dance and yes drop a few bucks into their cases before calling it a day. One thing is certain, Subway performers good or bad are there for a reason. To bring art into our daily lives, and Too Many Zooz has struck a note in the New York bloodstream that simply can’t be ignored. – Joey Fish @Squidterm
