Zach Brock, Bob Lanzetti & Keita Ogawa
“…a distinct musical blend which showcases accessibility as much as virtuosity…” — All About Jazz
Brock, Lanzetti, Ogawa is the moniker for a trio whose members are widely known through their association with the jazz-funk group Snarky Puppy. Zach Brock (4 and 6 string violins), Bob Lanzetti (acoustic and electric guitars), and Keita Ogawa (percussion) create in the spaces between jazz, folk, experimental, ambient, groove, and world music.
Zach Brock is a multi-Grammy Award-winning violinist, celebrated for his work as a soloist, sideman, and educator, and as a key member of the contemporary jazz group Snarky Puppy. His debut album was released in 2003, and he has since collaborated with notable artists like Stanley Clarke and Dave Douglas. His solo work has garnered critical acclaim, including his Grammy-nominated album Dirty Mindz in 2022. A passionate educator, Zach has led workshops and masterclasses at institutions like Carnegie Hall, Temple University, and the Sibelius Academy.
Bob Lanzetti is a guitarist, composer, producer, and educator, and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning jazz/funk collective Snarky Puppy. Since 2006, Bob has resided in Brooklyn, where he has become an in-demand session guitarist, performing and recording with artists such as Tommy Sims, Brad Shepik, Jeff Coffin, Bilal, and Cory Henry. In addition to his work as a sideman, Bob writes and performs his own original music, releasing his debut album Whose Feet Are These That Are Walking in 2017.
Keita Ogawa is a highly versatile and sought-after percussionist and drummer, originally from Sasebo city, Nagasaki, Japan. He is a five-time Grammy nominee and three-time Grammy Award winner, known for his diverse musical talent. Keita began playing drums at age 15 and later studied at Berklee College of Music, where he trained with renowned musicians. Since moving to the U.S., Keita has performed with notable artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Maria Schneider, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Charlie Hunter.
