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IDLE HANDS

About Me

Describing themselves as Soul Jazz for the 21st century, this Guitar, Bass, Percussion & Drum Quartet balances the funky directness of R & B against the subtle lyricism of traditional jazz. They create a rich and smooth feel of warm earthy tones filled with spiritual energy. The outcome produces and transcends the usual genre labels such as acid jazz, funk bop or progressive soul. Darien Scott Terry, Gome Sanchez and Don Daveed conduct Drum, Percussion and Bass duties skillfully and hopping between dense funk pockets and open ended swing grooves, while Guitarist Balisques' melodious harmonies flow gracefully. A true balancing act done with economic style as this uniquely full sounding quartet interweaves through various textures of ambiance with equal flare. Even as they stretch the limits of sound, their legendary nuances somehow stay rooted in their own blues / soulful laden jazz groove. Nu-Jazz News Magazine wrote: "This band Idle Hands is a force to be reckoned with. It’s an honest music that attempts not only to bridge the divisions within the music world, but touch those that exist within the human soul as well." Thank you for stopping by and be looking out for our soon not to be Idle Hands coming near you!

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Member Since: 2/6/2006
Band Website: idlehands.com
Band Members: JOHN BALISQUE Electric Guitarist DON DAVEED Electric and Acoustic Basses GOME "THE CLOWN" SANCHEZ Percussion DARIEN SCOTT TERRY Standard 4 Jazz Drum Set
Influences: Funk, jazz, soul, rock, blues, gospel, afro-boriqueno and any good music that's old school alongwith kungfu movies.... Not forgetting God smiling down on a cloudy day!
Sounds Like: Listen to our latest recording Backslidn'. It's our dedication to Michael Jackson who was not only the Biggest & Baddest @ Backslidn' but when Fred Astaire had witnessed Michael performing this smooth & dynamic dance he stated "It looks like he's Moon Walking". Also check out our newest band member Gome "The Clown" Sanchez as his Hands say it all on this Genre Bending Song. We also invite you to listen to our other songs & just let us know how our music makes you feel by leaving a remark in our comment section! Peace, Blessings & Thanks for "Checking Out The Sounds" !
Record Label: Simalacra Records
Type of Label: Indie