Matt Yazzie- piano, vocals, horndog Eric D- drums, percussion Tato Caraveo- stand up bass, electric bass Mike Red- trombone, pocket trumpet Mark Stinson- saxophone Chris Doyle- guitar
Staples of the Phoenix art scene, the bohemian beat masters of Sonorous have their own unique, experimental, bass-driven, funk-infused sound. "A neo-traditional jazz outfit that's all about the bass line - and anything else that fits around it." mesa center for the arts
What the Phoenix New Times had to say about Sonorous...
"What started as a regular Tuesday night improvisational jam at the now-defunct Emerald Lounge between former Hypnotwists bassist Tato Caraveo, drummer Eric D, pianist/vocalist Matt Yazzie and whoever else happened to showed up soon morphed into Sonorous, a formidable jazz aggregation with a difference, since it includes musicians from rock, punk and folk circles that other, more snootier jazz players might let sit all night in the audience with their cases closed and never invite them up to play. This avant-garde amalgamation includes card-carrying Sonorous members like guitar hero Chris Doyle (formerly of Big Blue Couch) and Mike Red (frontman for Sound of Birds) literally pulling trombone duty here. Regular guests include a lounge pianist named Monty Banks, who gets to stretch out alto and tenor saxophone, and singer/songwriter Lonna Kelly, who gets to sound more brassy than introspective here. This mix and match of styles results in songs like “Navajazz” that sound more like a blaxpolitation soundtrack than traditional jazz, but even purists need a little neo now and then." -- Serene Dominic
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Thanks for the add! Please help spread the word...we need to collect 15,000 signatures from Chandler residents by July 3rd in order to get this on the ballot! For more info on how to protect Chandler AZ...please visit:
Sonorous and friends: I wanted to tell you there are some great photos of Sonorous at celebritytheater. com then under photo gallery - scroll to bottom by date. 6-7-08 :)
Hey guys outstanding show at the Celebrity last night. I've seen you plenty but all the kats I was with really dug the vibe. I'll bring em all out soon to see a hole show. Damn, I wanted to bust out some spoken word on y'all.
Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine with special guest SONOROUS
Saturday June 7, 2008
Club Doors open @ 6:30 PM Theatre Doors open @ 7:00 PM Showtime - 8:00 pm sharp
MUST BE 18 or Older.
Tickets - Row 1 = $100.
00* Rows 2-7 = $60.
00* Rows 8-25 = $35.
00 *Rows 1-7 include a Post Show Meet & Greet.
Seating is in a 1/2 House.
All tickets purchased within 10 days of the show will be placed at will call. Print @ Home tickets available only until 6 hours prior to show time.
• Visit artist's website » Tickets available at the Celebrity Theatre Box Office. To charge by phone call 602-267-1600 ext.1. To purchase online, just click on the red "find tickets" button above. All Tickets subject to a surcharge.
Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located on 32nd St., just 4 blocks south of the Loop 202 freeway, in Phoenix.
This couldn't be a better deal. All of the money raised at this event goes to the Autism Research Foundation and the lineup is a great one that you don't want to miss. The doors open at 7pm and the admission is free. They are asking for donations and whatever you can afford is greatly appreciated.
Hey guys, I just wanted to stop by & say thank you for a great show last week @ The Rythym Room opening up for Poi Dog Pondering. I enjoyed your unique talent. I bought your cd & it sounds great! Thanks for sharing your music w/the world!
