Artist description A truly unique group performing an exciting blend of jazz and world rhythms in an unusually broad range of styles. The unusual instrumentation (sax/flute, trombone, vibraphone, bass, drums and percussion) and strikingly original compositions and arrangements give Equinox its own unique sound.

Music Style Jazz / World Fusion

Musical Influences African, Brazilian, other contemporary/folk musics, many jazz artists (past & present)

Similar Artists None I've heard yet - maybe some Weather Report, ChickCorea, etc. influences?

Artist History Formed in 1993 by Washington, DC - area multi-instrumentalist and composer Clayton Englar.

Group Members Clayton Englar, Joe Jackson, Pete Chauvette, Wade Matthews, Roderick Johnson, Alfredo Mojica.

Instruments Sax/flute, trombone, vibraphone, electric bass, drums, percussion.

Albums "Last World" (Global Village Records - 1997)

Press Reviews "Powerful and moving... music that makes it hard to sit still. Englar and Jackson... have good chops and express their musical thoughts with vigor." - Cadence Magazine; "Exceptional writing and arranging... a unique sound... The two man percussion section is really excellent, and Joe Jackson's trombone and the leader's tenor and soprano sound great together" - Jazz Times; "The musicians are all exceptional...Englar's compositions create an original climate, blending jazz and world music influences" - Le Jazz; "Highly Recommended" - All About Jazz

Location Olney, MD - USA

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