TU is an American duo made up of

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members

Trey Gunn Trey Gunn (born December 13, 1960) is an American musician, known for his membership in the progressive rock band King Crimson from 1994 to 2003, playing Warr Guitar and Chapman Stick. Biography A native Texan who now resides in Seattle, Washi ...

and

Pat Mastelotto Lee Patrick Mastelotto (born September 10, 1955) is an American rock drummer and record producer. He has been a member of King Crimson, Stick Men, Mr. Mister and O.R.k., as well as working as a session drummer with XTC, The Pointer Sisters an ...

in 2002. They have released an official

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album, one studio album, one EP, and one live album. The duo's music is largely based on improvisation, sampling, and jazz elements. Gunn and Mastelotto are also members of the supergroup KTU. TU opened for

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on the band's '' 10,000 Days'' tour on a few dates.

Discography

* ''Official Bootleg'' (2005) * ''Tu'' (2007) * ''Thunderbird Suite'' (EP - 2007) * ''Tu (Live in Russia)'' (2011)

References

External links

Trey Gunn official website

Pat Mastelotto official website
American musical groups {{US-rock-band-stub