The high energy funk-soul jam band, Pinot, performs at Santa Monica City hall during City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division's 5th annual Jazz on the Lawn concert series on Sunday, August 1, 2010. From USC’s Thorton School of Music comes a twist on traditional jazz resulting in an unrivaled sound audiences can’t help but move to. The band began performing at house parties around campus where their popularity skyrocketed. Since then, the talented musicians have toured the country thriving off of crowds ready to get up and dance to their unique style. Just getting back from a six-week tour of more than 18 cities across the country.