Kokomo (originally “Kokomo Blues”) are New Zealand's favourite blues & roots band, renowned for dynamic live shows and smart distinctive song-writing, as well as the band’s unique harmonica-trumpet horn section. The band has toured extensively throughout New Zealand, performing at the country’s major rock, blues, jazz and folk festivals, while releasing nine studio albums and a live CD & DVD. Bigger Than Brando is number ten.

The band was formed in 1991 after a chance performance at the New Zealand National Jazz Festival. Derek Jacombs had been invited to present a set of solo blues and brought Grant Bullot to join him. The concert turned into a runaway success and they decided to form a full-time band to spread their love of acoustic blues.

Later that year the band set out on the road with a “we play anywhere” policy, which saw them playing around 200 shows a year, everywhere from Great Barrier Island and the smallest country towns to Auckland’s Aotea Centre. That set the scene for following years.

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