Artist description Combining the hard-hitting rhythms of Africa with the elasticity of the jazz-groove, Flatland offers an exciting brew for those who enjoy sophisticated yet simple music. Their bold new sound will please fans of the 70's Miles and Herbie Hancock groups as well as those who enjoy world beat artists like Ali Farka Toure and King Sunny Ade.

Music Style Afro-Jazz

Musical Influences 70's Herbie Hancock, Bitches Brew era Miles Davis, African Music

Similar Artists Medeski, Martin and Wood, Weather Report

Artist History Collectively members of Flatland have toured and recorded with superstar King Sunny Ade, played all over the West Coast, opening for such jazz notables as Herbie Hancock's Headhunters, Wayne Horvitz's Zony Mash, Charlie Hunter, Galactic, and played gigs with upcoming stars like Kurt Rosenwinkle, Mark Turner and Rob Burger (Tin Hat Trio).

Group Members Don Corey - Bass, Steve Pancerev - Drums, Steve Cleveland - Wurlitzer, Nojeem Lasisi - Talking Drums, Mary-Sue Tobin - Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Marc Hutchinson - Tenor Saxophone. Special Guests: Chata Adday - Percussion and Saul Cline - Saxophones.

Instruments Bass, Drums, Guitar, Talking Drums, Wurlitzer, Saxophones, Percussion

Albums To B

Press Reviews "Heady and talented enough for hardcore jazz fans and grooving enough for rock fans." - The Oregonian "Flatland meticulously molds musical soundscapes that can alternately seduce you to sleep, get you stoned, and make you feel all slinky and sexy. Brilliance without words." - Anodyne Magazine

Location Portland, Oregon - USA

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