Artist description A unique blend of jazz featuring original compositions by Barry Coates & Jimmy Haslip.

Music Style Post Bebop

Musical Influences Miles,Monk,Zawinul

Similar Artists Metheney,Scofield,YellowJackets

Artist History Barry Coates & the Hats have been recording and playing original jazz influenced music since the late 70's. There are two other previously released records by this group entitled "Because I Love You" and "Move Like A Dancer". Both received high acclaims and national air-play. This group features some of the finest musicians in the Los Angeles area.

Group Members Barry Coates - guitar synth, composer, Mark Hatch - trumpet, EVI, Casey Schueuerell - drums, percussion, Larry Steen - acoustic bass, James Haslip - electric bass, composer, producer

Instruments Guitar (guitar synth), trumpet, bass, drums

Albums Beams

Location Valley Glen, CA - USA

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