The nu-jazz instrumental quartet released a debut LP in January, 2010 (Kentucky Monkey, 2010 Brokenmold Records) and has since developed their playful synthesis of sepia-toned jazz, heel-stomping Americana, hard rock and global-ishness into a more progressive and head-spaced place. The mostly instrumental quartet includes guitar player Matt E. Lee, bass player Thomas Murray, trumpet player Kenny Pullin and drummer John Nowicki. You wouldn't normally associate the words fusion or free-form with old-fashioned or rustic, but that's the charm of Poetry N' Lotion, whom was formed in Tampa, Florida back in 2007. Poetry 'n Lotion was awarded 'Best Fusionists' and 'Best Instrumentalists' by Creative Loafing in 2009. With one record under their belts Poetry 'n Lotion plans on recording an EP and a live album in 2011 under Tampa Independent Label Brokenmold Records. For fans of: Tortoise meets Black Sabbath with Zappa's sense of humor.