Artist description Freaky funk with some jazz on top...

Music Style Instrumental jazz/funk/gumby-textured squonk

Musical Influences Herbie Hancock/Miles Davis/MMW/Ornette Coleman/Brand New Heavies

Similar Artists 70's Gumby/Brand New Heavies/Ornette Coleman/MMW/Herbie Hancock/Miles Davis

Artist History Electric, eclectic and occasionally experimental, these New York City groovists have been fine-tuning their unique approach to rump-shaking grooves for the past three years. ulu's fan-base is rapidly increasing due to a strong internet presence, national press and high-exposure touring. In their young history, ulu has shared the stage with such musical heavyweights as: John Scofield, The Mickey Hart Band, De La Soul, The Jazz Mandolin Project, The Greyboy All-Stars and Oteil Burbridge of the Allman Brothers. ulu was the only instrumental band to appear at Woodstock 99.' The band, made up of Scott Chasolen (Rhodes, clavinet, organ and Moog), Aaron Gardner (tenor Sax/flute), David Hoffman (drums) and Justin Wallace (bass) has recorded two albums. Their latest effort, a live recording for Phoenix Presents Records entitled, "Live At The Wetlands," captures ulu in its truest from, showing their distinctive chemistry which invigorates audiences into late nights of intoxicating frolic on the dance floor. ulu's self-titled, home-recorded debut album came out in 1998 and has generated substantial performing rights royalties by being played on ABC's "World News This Morning," MTV's "The Real World" and "Road Rules," and TNT's "NBA Basketball Playoffs." Heralded by MTV: "ulu is fast becoming New York's favorite funk ensemble;" applauded by the Chicago Reader "this New York based quartet revitalizes the idea of a modern jamband - a term so frequently misapplied that it has become an insult - by actually knowing how to jam and better yet how to say something with its muralistic music;" and praised by Atlanta's Creative Loafing; "ulu's instrumental prowess is exemplary and they know how to hold down a solid funky backbeat." Look for ulu to embark on their third national tour in support of a new studio album in early 2001.

Group Members Scott Chasolen - Rhodes,Clavinet,Organ,Moog Aaron Gardner - Tenor Sax, Flute David Hoffman - Drums Justin Wallace - Bass

Instruments Bass, Drums, Tenor Sax/Flute, Rhodes/Clavinet/Organ/Moog/Wurlitzer

Albums ULU - Self Titled, ULU - Live at the Wetlands-Preserve, 11.19.99

Press Reviews THE VILLAGE VOICE - 11/3/98by Richard GehrIf their immensely diggable new album's any indication, this groove jazz quintet has come a long way in just the past several months. Downright insinuating, Ulu tunes creep under your epidermis on fat saxophone lines and sexy wackajawacka rhythms, that - especially onstage - can tumesce into full-on gumby-textured squonk.

Location New York, NY - USA

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