Blood, Sweat & Tears Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Jazz Pop rock Blues rock Soft rock Country rock Folk rock Art rock Symphonic rock Psychedelic rock Jazz fusion Psychedelic pop Classic rock Heartland rock Bubblegum pop Folk Jazz rock Singer-songwriter Soul album rock mellow gold brill building pop

Members

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Mike Stern

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Groups:

Yellowjackets Mike Stern (band) DR Big Band Steps Ahead Brecker Brothers Miles Davis (solo) Bob Berg (band) Billy Cobham’s Glass Menagerie Man Doki Soulmates Miles Davis Group Chroma

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Al Kooper

Roles:

Guitarist Keyboardist Composer Music Producer

Groups:

Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper & Stephen Stills Jimmy Vivino and the Rekooperators The Blues Project The Royal Teens Child Is Father to the Man

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Jim Fielder

Roles:

Bassist Keyboardist

Groups:

The Mothers of Invention Buffalo Springfield

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Glenn McClelland

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Ween

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Dick Halligan

Roles:

Keyboardist

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Zach Danziger

Roles:

Singer Drummer

Groups:

Edit Bunker Uri Caine Ensemble Mister Barrington Aerobe

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Lew Soloff

Roles:

Trumpeter

Groups:

Bob Mintzer Big Band Flying Monkey Orchestra Manhattan Jazz Quintet

No gear added

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John Conte

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Southside Johnny and The Poor Fools The Hudson River Rats

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Rob Paparozzi

Roles:

Singer Music Producer

Groups:

The Blues Brothers The Hudson River Rats

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Don Alias

Roles:

Drummer Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

Pat Metheny Group Weather Report Joni Mitchell (band) Stone Alliance Miles Davis (solo) Pork Pie Jaco Pastorius Big Band Brecker Brothers The Sunday Night Band David Sanborn (band) Jaco Pastorious (band)

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Steve Conte

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Steve Conte & The Crazy Truth The Hudson River Rats

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Tom Malone

Roles:

Saxophonist

Groups:

The Blues Brothers The Subdudes Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra The RCO All-Stars Saturday Night Live Band Kayo Dot Paul Shaffer & the CBS Orchestra Paul Shaffer & the World's Most Dangerous Band Black Light Orchestra Murph & the Magic Tones CBS Orchestra Horns The Orchestra For New York City

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Jens Wendelboe

Roles:

Composer Music Producer

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Steve Jankowski
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Teddy Mulet
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Andrea Valentini

Roles:

Drummer

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Gary Foote

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Billy Cobham Band

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Dave Gellis

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

The Neverland Express

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Lou Marini

Roles:

Music Producer Saxophonist

Groups:

The Blues Brothers The RCO All-Stars Saturday Night Live Band The Blue Lou & Misha Project Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra The Tick Horns

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Thomas Conner

Roles:

Singer

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About

Blood, Sweat & Tears is an influential American band known for its innovative blend of rock, jazz, and blues, with forays into genres like pop rock, folk rock, and soul. The group originated in 1967, spearheaded by Al Kooper (keyboards, vocals), and initially included musicians like Jim Fielder (bass), Steve Katz (guitar), Bobby Colomby (drums), Fred Lipsius (saxophone), Randy Brecker (trumpet), and Jerry Weiss (trumpet, flügelhorn). Blood, Sweat & Tears is celebrated for its pioneering use of a horn section within a rock band framework, a concept that set them apart in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Over the years, the band has seen numerous lineup changes but remains a cornerstone in the development of jazz rock and jazz fusion.

How to Sound Like Blood, Sweat & Tears

The sound of Blood, Sweat & Tears is characterized by a rich, dynamic tapestry that seamlessly marries the improvisational elements of jazz with the structured intensity of rock. This sonic landscape is both melodic and rhythmic, featuring robust horn arrangements that add layers of brass-driven energy. The band's music often carries a clean yet vibrant tone, achieved through the use of vintage electric pianos like the Wurlitzer 140B and layered with the expansive effects of gear such as the Yamaha SPX90 Digital Multi Effects Processor. Guitars like the Fender Telecaster provide a crisp, articulate foundation, supporting the intricate horn lines and soulful vocals that define their sound. The result is a symphonic blend of genres that is both ambitious and accessible, inviting musicians to explore its multifaceted textures.

Discography

Child Is Father To The Man

1968

Blood, Sweat & Tears (Expanded Edition)

1968

Blood, Sweat And Tears 3

1970

B, S & T; 4

1971

New Blood

1972

No Sweat

1973

Mirror Image

1974

New City

1975

In Concert

1976

More Than Ever

1976

Nuclear Blues

1980

Live (feat. David Clayton-Thomas)

1994

Live at Woodstock

2019

What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat & Tears? (Original Soundtrack) [Live]

2023

What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat & Tears? (Original Score)

2023

Get the Blood, Sweat & Tears Sound

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