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While their line-up of baritone sax, bass guitar and drums is typical of a jazz band, their hard-driving sound is indebted to punk rock and according to AllMusic \"defies easy categorization.\" Zu have collaborated with a wide variety of musicians and been described as \"masters at adapting to their guests' musical backgrounds\".\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHailing from Ostia (a town near Rome), Zu are an atypical trio consisting of drums, electric bass, baritone saxophone and electronics. Formed in Rome in 1997, they began as composers and performers for theater productions. The band is composed of three members: Luca Mai on baritone saxophone, Massimo Pupillo on bass and Jacopo Battaglia on drums.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZu have released fourteen albums, including two live album and two splits. They have played at festivals in Europe, America, Asia and Africa. 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