Since their founding in 2009, The Fogcutters began primarily playing Duke Ellington transcriptions for fun, but continues to evole into a unique original sound. The Fogcutters balance subtlety and power by playing their own unique blend of funk, rock, afro-cuban, and combining them with traditional sounds. Growing upon their continued success, The Fogcutters maintains their identity as performers of original music. 2016 - 1st original album Flotsam released. Collavorative album written with input from all members of the band. Inspired by classic and contemporary influences. In addition to Flotsam, The Fogcutters have released two other live albums including "Big Band Syndrome Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, Live at The State Theatre" and a two Christmas EPs entitled "Jingle These Bells" and "Christmas in Maine (2023) which offers The Fogcutters take on classic Christmas songs. Since 2010, The Fogcutters have shared the stage with many notable musicians such as
The Temptations, and have created big band arrangements of
Blues Traveler and
Spin Doctors songs performed with
John Popper and
Chris Barron. The Fogcutters were voted 2014 Best Jazz Act in New England at The
New England Music Awards, and voted Best Jazz Act for 2012 & 2013 and the Best Live Act for 2013 by the Portland Phoenix Music Awards. == Members ==