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Bill Laswell
103,458 listeners
Bill Laswell (born William Otis Laswell in Salem, Il, on 12 February 1955) is an American bass guitarist, record producer, and record label… read moreBill Laswell (born William Otis Laswell in Salem, Il, on 12 February 1955) is an American bass guitarist, record producer, and record label owner. He has been involved in thousands of recordings with many collaborators from all over the … read moreBill Laswell (born William Otis Laswell in Salem, Il, on 12 February 1955) is an American bass guitarist, record producer, and record label owner. He has been involved in thousands of recordings with many collaborators from all over the world. His music draws from funk, world music, jazz, dub and… read more
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Last Exit
21,812 listeners
There are at least three bands with this name: 1) Last Exit (International avant-garde/free jazz band) 2) Last Exit (British jazz fusion ba… read moreThere are at least three bands with this name: 1) Last Exit (International avant-garde/free jazz band) 2) Last Exit (British jazz fusion band) 3) Last Exit (British power electronics project) 1) Last Exit was an avant-garde jazz supergro… read moreThere are at least three bands with this name: 1) Last Exit (International avant-garde/free jazz band) 2) Last Exit (British jazz fusion band) 3) Last Exit (British power electronics project) 1) Last Exit was an avant-garde jazz supergroup composed of electric guitarist Sonny Sharrock, drummer/oc… read more
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Praxis
65,511 listeners
Praxis is an ever-changing musical project led by prolific producer Bill Laswell. Praxis combined elements of different musical genres such… read morePraxis is an ever-changing musical project led by prolific producer Bill Laswell. Praxis combined elements of different musical genres such as funk, jazz, hip hop and heavy metal into highly improvised music. The band first appeared in … read morePraxis is an ever-changing musical project led by prolific producer Bill Laswell. Praxis combined elements of different musical genres such as funk, jazz, hip hop and heavy metal into highly improvised music. The band first appeared in 1992 with the critically acclaimed Transmutation (Mutatis Mu… read more
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Konk
34,341 listeners
Konk was a large Latin/Disco/Funk band who was popular on the Downtown scene in NYC in the early to mid 1980's. The band played regul… read moreKonk was a large Latin/Disco/Funk band who was popular on the Downtown scene in NYC in the early to mid 1980's. The band played regularly at the Mudd Club, Danceteria as well as performing at the Paradise Garage and the Loft. They … read moreKonk was a large Latin/Disco/Funk band who was popular on the Downtown scene in NYC in the early to mid 1980's. The band played regularly at the Mudd Club, Danceteria as well as performing at the Paradise Garage and the Loft. They released records on 99, Rough Trade, Sleeping Bag, Les Disqu… read more
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The Golden Palominos
23,565 listeners
The Golden Palominos were an American musical group headed by drummer and composer Anton Fier, first formed in 1981. Apart from Fier, the P… read moreThe Golden Palominos were an American musical group headed by drummer and composer Anton Fier, first formed in 1981. Apart from Fier, the Palominos membership was wildly elastic; While the Palominos records usually featured a core set of… read moreThe Golden Palominos were an American musical group headed by drummer and composer Anton Fier, first formed in 1981. Apart from Fier, the Palominos membership was wildly elastic; While the Palominos records usually featured a core set of musicians and emotional feel though the bulk of an album, v… read more
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Fred Frith
59,346 listeners
Fred Frith (born February 17, 1949) is an English multi-instrumentalist, composer and improvisor. Probably best-known for his guitar work, … read moreFred Frith (born February 17, 1949) is an English multi-instrumentalist, composer and improvisor. Probably best-known for his guitar work, Frith first came to attention as one of the founding members of the English avant-prog group Henry… read moreFred Frith (born February 17, 1949) is an English multi-instrumentalist, composer and improvisor. Probably best-known for his guitar work, Frith first came to attention as one of the founding members of the English avant-prog group Henry Cow. Frith was also a member of Art Bears, Massacre and Ske… read more
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Sonny Sharrock
72,833 listeners
Sonny Sharrock (Warren Harding Sharrock; August 27, 1940–May 25, 1994) was an American jazz guitarist. He was once married to singer Linda … read moreSonny Sharrock (Warren Harding Sharrock; August 27, 1940–May 25, 1994) was an American jazz guitarist. He was once married to singer Linda Sharrock, with whom he sometimes recorded and performed. One of few guitarists in the first wave o… read moreSonny Sharrock (Warren Harding Sharrock; August 27, 1940–May 25, 1994) was an American jazz guitarist. He was once married to singer Linda Sharrock, with whom he sometimes recorded and performed. One of few guitarists in the first wave of free jazz in the 1960s, Sharrock was known for his incisiv… read more
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James White and The Blacks
35,932 listeners
James White is/was James Chance of the James Chance & the Contortions in a more jazzy disco version of the Contortions. The Contortions… read moreJames White is/was James Chance of the James Chance & the Contortions in a more jazzy disco version of the Contortions. The Contortions were a New York based band in the late 1970's that first appeared on a compilation produced … read moreJames White is/was James Chance of the James Chance & the Contortions in a more jazzy disco version of the Contortions. The Contortions were a New York based band in the late 1970's that first appeared on a compilation produced by Brian Eno entitled No New York. The Contortions were the… read more
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James Chance & The Contortions
81,299 listeners
One of the original punk jazz groups of the New York No Wave scene, the Contortions were led by saxophonist James Chance, aka James White (… read moreOne of the original punk jazz groups of the New York No Wave scene, the Contortions were led by saxophonist James Chance, aka James White (birth name James Siegfried). The group formed in New York City in 1977 and ended along with the No… read moreOne of the original punk jazz groups of the New York No Wave scene, the Contortions were led by saxophonist James Chance, aka James White (birth name James Siegfried). The group formed in New York City in 1977 and ended along with the No Wave scene in 1979. Their first recorded appearance, credit… read more
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The Lounge Lizards
123,773 listeners
The Lounge Lizards are a jazz group formed in 1978 by saxophone player John Lurie; they should not be confused with country satire group th… read moreThe Lounge Lizards are a jazz group formed in 1978 by saxophone player John Lurie; they should not be confused with country satire group the Austin Lounge Lizards. Initially a tongue in cheek "fake jazz" combo, drawing on punk… read moreThe Lounge Lizards are a jazz group formed in 1978 by saxophone player John Lurie; they should not be confused with country satire group the Austin Lounge Lizards. Initially a tongue in cheek "fake jazz" combo, drawing on punk rock and no wave as much as jazz, The Lounge Lizards have s… read more