"...seamlessly woven together, punctuated by sharp drums, bass with bravado and wandering, chiming guitar melodies that turn into chunky, powerful riffs..."
Founded by Gabriel Garber (guitar) and Joshua Morrow (drums, keyboard) as a duo in 2004, Impure Jazz has taken many forms over the years. In late Spring 2006, the two decided to pursue solo projects. After a hiatus of about a year and a half, Garber and Morrow decided to rejoin forces in the Fall of 2007, enlisting the services of Adam Goode on bass guitar.
As a power trio, IJ’s sound developed as a combination of the brute force of Rage Against The Machine, the precision of King Crimson, the grooves of Jaga Jazzist, the soul of Jamiroquai, and the sheer madness of Hella, among others.
Due in large part to the their diverse sound, IJ caught on quickly in Bloomington’s music scene, playing several shows a month, including WIUX’s 2008 Culture Shock Festival. In their time together, they have opened for national acts Marnie Stern, Martin Dosh, and Lymbyc Systym, as well as Britain’s School Of Language.
In the spring of 2008 IJ recorded a 4-song demo. The demo contains the tracks “Pre-Fluffin’ A Muffin (Fluffin’ It Up),” “7891011,” “Section II,” and “Byting The LAN That Seedz.”
That summer, IJ departed on their first national tour, playing shows in Bloomington, Kalamazoo, Indianapolis, Greenville (NC), Brooklyn, Burlington, and Washington D.C.
Over the course of three months in late 2008, IJ went into the studio to record what would be their first studio effort, a 6-track EP called IJ:I [EP]. The EP contains new versions of their demo tracks along with two new songs “Ace Of Base” and “Huckleberry Tots” (the latter of which was featured on IU’s Live From Bloomington 2009 compilation). IJ:I [EP] was released in the spring of 2009 and is currently available from the band or on several online distributors.
In early 2009, IJ were finalists in Uncle Fester’s Battle of the Bands in Bloomington. Later that summer, they headed west for their second national tour in support of IJ:I [EP], playing 20 gigs in 16 different states.
IJ is currently writing and arranging new material to add to their live set and record later this fall. They are also planning their third national tour for this winter.
**IJ:I [EP]**
Our 6-song debut IJ: [EP]
is currently available (along with the music of a lot of other GREAT bands) at
**MERCH**
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Just wanted to drop you a quick note and invite you to an Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter Open_Mic at Jake's (in Bloomington). A sign-up list is put out at 7pm, and we start at 8pm; PLUS, "Bands" will also be welcome to play and have 45minutes to perform (two slots, starting at 11pm with 15min's to set-up & take-down = 1hr.total)
We are working on having a "feature" night(s), at venues in Bloomington, Indy, Louisville, and even Nashville (TN) for the best performances ,,, Also, a great night to test out new material / tunes.
great set the other night, guys. we were almost drunk enough to heckle the shit outta you, for being too damn good. seriously, fuck you guys and lets do it again sometime real soon.
hey so we're back again with new members and completely new songs. It would be cool if you could check out our page and let us know what you think, even if you don't think anything of it. We have all the info on what's been happening in our new blog. We are playing shows again so come see one and come talk to us. -and again sorry for commenting like this. thanks american art
Everything thing is mad chill down here. Im about to move into my new house, set up my jam room and start jammin with some friends from high school. Still snapping away as always. Im currently shooting a few local restaurants, taking pictures of their food for menus and websites. Ill im gonna get you guys in contact with the dude that does booking for zepplins and well see whats up
