American Jazz-Rock group, formed in 1967 in New York City. The original founding members were: Randy Brecker - trumpet, flugelhorn (1967-1968) Bobby Colomby - drums (1967-1977) Jim Fielder - bass (1967-1974) Richard Halligan - keyboards, trombone, flute (1967-1972) Steve Katz - guitar, harmonica, lute, mandolin, vocals (1967-1973, 2008-2010) Al Kooper - keyboards, vocals (1967-1968) Fred Lipsius - alto sax, piano (1967-1972) Jerry Weiss - trumpet, flugelhorn (1967-1968)