Under The Lake

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Member Since: 2/2/2005
Band Website: underthelake.com
Band Members: November 12, 2007 - Read the latest review of "People Together" on www.jazzreview.com : "...People Together is music for the soul to enjoy..." October 15,2007 - Under The Lake's "People Together" hits the SmoothJazz.com Top 50 www.smoothjazz.com/charts Our new CD People Together is officially available for sale at cdbaby.com. Pick up your copy today from CDBaby People Together is hit with heavy rotation - 4 - on the Smooth Jazz channel of Music Choice - internet and cable broadcaster MusicChoice.com . Want a free download of the chart-breaking track Sweet Life People Together on internet radio... Our radio single "Sweet Life" is now playing on internet radio. We'll update the list of stations on our site all the time. We hit terrestrial radio in early July. Check us out on: Not Too Smooth JazzThird Stone RadioCruisenjazz/WPMJValiant Music RadioSmooth Jazz and MoreMixed Bag Sound SystemLatest reviews: "I LOVE your CD! I'm sure my listeners will be ordering their own copies, once they hear it. I've added 5 of the songs to my broadcast. Thanks so much for sending it." - Donna Savoy of "Not Too Smooth Jazz" internet radio
www.live365.com/stations/295994 "I'm diggin' your tracks. Very funky and old school! Such a breath of fresh air against all the crap music that radio stations are playing. You got a new fan." - Jazz Guitarist, Henry Johnson
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Catch the latest on all the guys!Bassist Nathan Brown is doing dates with Saxophonist Jason Weber, Guitarist Patrick Yandall, and Randy Jacobs' Boneshakers. Get the details: www.myspace.com/nathanbrownbass Check out one of our new internet nodes: imeemUnder The Lake is the brainchild of keyboardist/percussionist Jayson Tipp Jayson has been a multi-instrumentalist since his youth. Over the years this has included guitar, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and keyboards. Keyboards became Jayson's main focus while he completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees while diving into straight-ahead and fusion groups during the 80's. Relocating to San Diego in the early 90's Jayson established UTL. The self-produced "Dive In" was released in 1993 leading to national distribution and airplay - lasting 5 weeks on the Gavin's "Chartbound". Regional touring and jazz festival appearances led to performances with the strongest names in contemporary jazz...too many to list. A second CD, "Up For Air", was completed in 1995. In the late 90's Jayson took time out from the music business to raise a family. For the past several years, Jayson has been working on writing new material, recording in a local studio, raising a family, and getting older. Saxophonist Quintin Gerard W.- The original "fnkysax", Quintin Gerard W. grew up in Norco, Louisiana with established jazz roots as a member of the District VI Honor Jazz and Concert Bands of New Orleans where he performed with Harry Connick Jr. Quintin was awarded a scholarship in music from Loyola University in New Orleans where he majored in Jazz studies and under Ellis Marsalis. In 1989 Quintin moved to Los Angeles playing with many of the top names in "Smooth Jazz." such as Jeff Lorber (The "Worth Waiting For" tour), Kenny Garrett, Najee, Dave Koz, Ron Brown, and Hollis Gentry III. Quintin joined UTL in the mid-90's. Quintin has recorded with Charlie Wilson (The Gap Band's "Testimony" CD), and the late Rick James. His major commercial recording sessions include B.E.T.'s Comic View (Opening Theme 1998-2000), MCI, Levi's Strauss, Estee Lauder, and Sears Kenmore Television Commercials. Selections from Quintin's debut CD "Fnkysax" were included in "The Golden Empire" released by Jersey Style Films, Inc. Quintin also recently launched a new product line of Professional musical instruments under his trademarked brand name Fonk Horn--. Bassist Nathan Brown- Detroit native, Nathan Brown has been laying down his own brand of intelligent, funky, jazz-infused bass since the age of 15. Nathan studied music at Henry Ford College and learned the business as an active player on the Detroit scene. This lead to a long-term stint as a member of guitarist-flautist Alexander Zonjic's band (1986-1993). This gig gave Nathan the opportunity to play with Bob James, Earl Klugh, and others. Nathan relocated to San Diego joining up with UTL for the next several years and recording on UTL's release "Up For Air" (1995). Since the mid-90's, Nathan has toured with Scott Wilkie, The Boneshakers, and jazz guitarist Brian Hughes among others. Nathan is an active session player and regularly performs with some of the most consistent soul, r&b, and contemporary jazz groups- Randy Jacobs (and The Boneshakers), Scott Wilkie, Jason Weber, Patrick Yandall, and Kamau Kenyatta and is a frequent call for tours. Nathan has recorded with the Scott Wilkie Band, the Boneshakers, Charlie Musslewhite, Joe Ely, Eliades Ochoa, Willie Nelson, Adam Duritz, Bill & Bonnie Hearne and many others Guitarist David Harris- A native of the Three Rivers, CA David's versatility and aggressive playing lead Jazziz reviewer Jonathan Widran to call David an "electric guitar fancyman." Now based, in the LA/OC/SD mega-metroplex, David's professional career has spanned over 20 years and a broad variety of musical contexts. Davids credits include extensive studio and live work with artists like Mike Gealer, Gregg Karukas, Hollis Gentry, Carl Evans, Scott Wilkie, Glen Fisher, and others. Live credits for David include appearances with Michael Cates, Mike Gealer, Euphoria, Scott Wilkie Band, Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal, and many others. Drummer extraordinaire, Richard "Chef RnB" Sellers - A native of Valencia, California, Richard received early training from Stewart Fischer (brother of jazz giant Claire), Earl Palmer, and Joe Porcaro. In 1980, Richard received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and was honored as an exceptional soloist at the 1983 Fullerton Jazz Festival. Richard later relocated to San Diego where he has continually worked with top professionals including a long-time association with Rob Thorsen and Ruby Presnell ("Ruby and the Red Hots") in their group called Ruby and Cool Blue appearing on their album "Skin". Richard is one of the busiest drummers in Southern California having shared the stage with artists such as Jimmy and Jeanie Cheatham, Kenny Rankin, Mike Wofford, Bob Magnusson, Marshall Hawkins, Clare Fischer, Gary Foster, Jackie and Roy, Andy Simpkins, Jackie and Roy Kral, and Kamau Kenyatta. Chef also appears with Hubert Laws on his CD "Hubert Laws Remembers the Unforgetable Nat King Cole" "Chef RnB" is known for uncanny talent with brushes, his undeniable energy, joy for performing, and his strict attention to dynamics and groove. Richard has been featured in Modern Drummer magazine and made high-profile appearances at the Namm Show. Chef is affiliated with Smith Custom Drums, Turkish Cymbals, and Alternative Percussion.

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Influences: Miles, Brubeck, Wes Montergomery, Coltrane, the Beatles, Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, Spyro Gyra, Steve Winwood, Traffic, Blindfaith, Cream, Todd Rungren, Utopia, Chick Corea, Return to Forever, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Gary Burton, Deodato, Incognito, Brand New Heavies, John Scofield...
Sounds Like: Incognito, Jeff Lorber, Steely Dan, The Rippingtons, Lee Ritenour, Joe Sample, The Crusaders, John Scofield, Spyro Gyra...
Record Label: OffShore Music
Type of Label: Indie