John Medeski has been the unofficial leader of Medeski, Martin and Wood (MMW) for nearly a decade now. Since their arrival on the scene in 1992, many critics have embraced this self-described "groove band" and the trio has cultivated a huge fan base in cities across America. Their music covers a broad range of genres, often fusing jazz with hip hop, funk, soul and rock to create danceable grooves. The trio first began playing together in the earl...