The Medulla Oblongata Ensemble is a vehicle for exploring original compositions, jazz and new music standards, and unbridled, unadulterated, impassioned improvisation, utilizing acoustic and electric instruments, and, the latest and greatest in cheap electronic technology.
More videos soon!Member Since: 2/19/2007
Band Members: Ryan Hall-guitar & electronics, Sam Minaie-acoustic and electric bass & electronics, Caleb Dolister-drums, percussion, laptop; We've had and have an assortment of frequent guests including: Jay Cowell-keyboards, Gavin Templeton-alto saxophone, Peter Epstein-alto saxophone, Sean Nowell-tenor saxophone, Eric Arellano-tenor saxophone.............
Influences: Fattig Folket, Masada (acoustic or electric), Pachora, AlasNoAxis, Rabih-Abou Khalil, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, John McLaughlin, Dave Douglas, Sonic Youth, Screaming Headless Torsos, John Scofield, Bill Frisell, Kneebody, Frank Zappa, The King Crimson ProjeKcts, Ornette Coleman, Miroslav Vitous, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Ravi Shankar................. .................Friends & other bands of the primary trio: The Sonic Nation, Cranium, Verbal Kint, The JimDangles, Jackie Landrum, Axis Trio, Peter Epstein..........
Sounds Like: a pair of clean, warm socks fresh out of the dryer
Record Label: SNP Records
Type of Label: Indie