Artist description UNI is a new instrumental musical force in Los Angeles. Comprised of aneclectic blend of musicians, they execute a musical alchemy drawinginfluences from textural film music, percussive electronica, neo-acid jazz,hypnotic groove, and world music. Their wide range of insturmentationincludes MOOG, Zendrum, violin, trumpet, drums, synths, junk percussion &sound effects. Their captivating live performances are accented by abeautiful and mysterious belly dancer. Visit www.unisounds.com for more.

Music Style Instrumental, Eclectic, Electronic

Similar Artists King Crimson, Banyan, Medeski,Martin,&Wood, Throbbig Gristle, Massive Attack, Stomp, Brian Eno, Miles Davis, Heldon, Jan Garbarek, Jon Hassell, the Residents, Dead Can Dance, & instrumental Zappa

Artist History UNI has been evolving since 1997. Jon Mattox began the project as a duo with fellow drummer Shawn Nourse. They performed a series of shows around LA confounding audiences that drummers could actually create music (with keyboards, loops, trumpets, tapes, drums, electronic drums, and found objects. Soon the project expanded into a 'band' with changing lineups.Past UNI performers have included Mike Watt, Howard Ulyate, Bernard Yin, David Raven, Dave Goode, and Bob Boulding.As of late, UNI has a permanent lineup consisting of Bill Knight, Jon Mattox, Brian Cram, John Fumo, and Charley Waltz. They are currently playing around LA and working on a first ever studio recording.

Group Members JON MATTOX - drums & Moog BILL KNIGHT - Keys, effects, Kaoss pad JOHN FUMO - Trumpet BRIAN CRAM - BassCHAZ WALTZ - Violin

Instruments Keys, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Zen Drum, Sawblades, Trumpet, Percussion, Tapes, Samples, Loops, etc...

Albums BIG BAM BOOM, 2-22-2K

Press Reviews The LA New Times agrees: "A glorious sonic trainwreck"

Location l.a., ca - USA

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