Artist description Chameleon lives up to its name, playing in configurations from trio to sextet, and in styles ranging from free improvisational to more traditional jazz harmonic forms. The band is all about achieving authentic sound and creativity in the collaboration of its members.

Music Style Jazz/Free Improvisational

Musical Influences Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lester Bowie, John Zorn, Dave Douglas

Similar Artists None.

Artist History Chameleon consists of a group of like-minded SF Bay Area musicians with experience from Blues and Rock to Funk and Jazz. Chameleon was formed in 1999 playing straight-ahead jazz standards and originals, but began to move in a free vein during the millennium year. The group is a fixture on the Bay Area club scene, as well as private parties, and is working on its first commercial recording.

Group Members Steve Hanselman - Flugelhorn, Trumpet, Percussion; Aaron Cohen - Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Clarinet; Mike Shea - Bass; Chris Cosbey - Drums; Roger Freet - Drums

Instruments Flugelhorn, Sax/Clarinet, Bass, Drums, Percussion

Albums Big Valley (in production)

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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