Artist description The members bring together a diverse set of musical knowledge and experience to create a unique blend of styles. Reminiscent of the great Mile Davis experiments in the early 70's that produced Bitches Brew, with a generous nod to Weather Report, Ornette Coleman, Primetime, Late Trane and Albert Ayler, The Bastards incorporate elements of free jazz, electronica, hip hop, funk, rock and fusion to create a totally modern and unique sound! o

Music Style free-funk jazz bastard

Musical Influences Ornette Coleman, Miles Davis, Alber Ayler, John Coltrane, King Crimson, Wayne Shorter, Frank Zappa, John Zorn, Ronald Shannon Jackson

Similar Artists Miles Davis, John Zorn, King Crimson, MMW,

Artist History The Zen Bastards came together in the fall of 2000 after meeting in the studio while working on a project for the Boston acid jazz/trip hop band Hyptonic. The members bring together a diverse set of musical knowledge and experience to create a unique blend of styles. In February of 2001, Zen Bastards began a Monday night residency at The SkyBar in Somerville, Massachusetts which ran weekly thru June of 2002. The Bastards honed their improvisational and communication skills during their residency and are creating ever more intense music.

Group Members Mike Caglianone: tenor, soprano & electric alto saxophones, effects Scotty Vercoe: Fender-Rhodes, synth, organ, effects Brian Verrochi: electric bass Jim Lucchese: drums & percussion with: Jim Dennis, guitar & effects Dane Scalise: electric bass & effect s

Instruments saxophones, keyboards, bass, guitar, drums, electronics

Albums April Fool

Press Reviews "...decidedly worth the wait." - Boston Globe "It is a band where unwavering discipline meets spontaneous energy - creating a delirious tapestry of sounds. Some of their music will make you dance and some of it will leave you f***ing bewildered." -INsite Magazinen

Additional Info watch for the spring release of "Zen Bastards - Live from the SkyBar."

Location Boston, ma - USA

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