KUDU is an American urban crossover/electronic/jazz/soul band from New York established in the early 2000s by vocalist Sylvia Gordon, who also wrote most of the lyrics, Deantoni Parks (ex-drummer of The Mars Volta) with his frequent collaborator and keyboardist Nicci Kasper, and Peter John Stoltzman on second keyboards.

Original lineup
Sylvia Gordon — vocals, bass
Deantoni Parks — drums
Nicci Kasper — keyboards
Peter Stoltzman — keyboards