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An instrumental quintet of players with eclectic musical backgrounds, Stolen Idols present a potent cocktail of beatnik bongo jazz, Latin jazz and exotica. They are one of only a small number of ensembles in the world currently presenting exotica authentically with acoustic instruments and a Latin jazz sensibility.
Stolen Idols include Drew Farmer on piano; Ivan Ftorek and Jeff Browder on percussion; Kent Oldfield on vibes, marimba, and percussion; and Bob Strickland on acoustic bass.
Stolen Idols started gigging around the greater Tampa/St. Pete archipelago in mid-2008. Settings have ranged from intimate cocktail lounges to museums to large festivals, such as the WMNF Tropical Heatwave. Their set at the Mai Kai was one of the highlights of the 2009 Hukilau.
