Brothers Lazaroff ...
Jeff and David Lazaroff are the songwriting and harmonizing brothers of the band, but a crack rhythm section of drummer Grover Stewart and bassist Teddy Brookins, as well as virtuoso keyboards by Mo Egeston, expand the sound beyond just twangy roots.
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This year, the brothers decided to bring it all back home to St. Louis (they grew up in Creve Coeur) and have put together one of the more striking, tight and steady bands in town, in keyboardist Mo Egeston, drummer Grover Stewart and bassist Teddy Brookins. The veterans of the funk, jazz, drum & bass, swing and world-music scenes in town had never played with singer-songwriters before, but they've radically altered the Lazaroffs' sound. The trio adds muscle to the rhythms, expands arrangements with funk and jazz, and grooves without ever descending into aimless jams — all while daring the brothers to jump out of their literate, open-ended songwriting skins.
The band was gathered via MySpace after the sessions for American Artifact, starting with Stewart. Brookins was cherry-picked from Stewart's friends list, and Egeston, whom the brothers first saw playing the keytar with Lamar Harris at the Delmar Restaurant & Lounge, came onboard last. "We're all from St. Louis," Jeff says. "And that gives us that thump, that driving, live sound. Our stuff can be done so rootsy, but we'd rather destroy it a little bit."
Mo:
Just a note of thanks for all you did to bring about a successful wedding/reception for my daughter, K. Your accompaniment with "Cookie" was great!
Again, thank you again for your technical help, adaptability, wonderful music, and professionalism.
I.F.
Brothers Lazaroff were the third St. Louis band of the afternoon, and they had the tightest rhythm section, playing a short, country rock set of originals and a Townes Van Zandt cover, "White Freightliner," to close out.
Dear Mo,
Thank you and your band for performing at our reception.
Thank you so much for providing sound as well. We also want to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to rehearse with Robin. (solo vocalist) You all did a wonderful job.
Thank you again,
D and K
(UJN)
This 4-piece jazz/soul/house ensemble from St. Louis delivers one of the best tunes of the year... For the remix, JT(actually Mo Egeston- the remix was on the drums and arrangement only) does his thing with gentle keys, a fat bass, and muted trumpet (Dawn Weber) noodling. All the lounges will be bobbin' to this one. Gonna be major!
Maurice,
On behalf of the Our Gang Next Generation Players I would like to thank you for the accompaniment CD. It was a great help.
Love and Prayers, Our Gang Next Generation Cast (P.M.)
(UJN's "How Can I")...perfect for a nighttime, poolside soiree, even in the winter.
Werewolves of St. Louis: Warren Zevon Tribute 10/23/2009
Brothers Lazaroff followed with “Dirty Life and Times” and then a biting and genuinely howling “Werewolves of London” and “Disorder in the House.” Keyboardist Mo Egeston brought the noise and drummer Grover Stewart the funk.