Grayson Sanders Band
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Grayson Sanders Band

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Found at Sea EP (2007)
1. Introduction (The Harbor)
2. The Turtle Shell
3. I Once Knew a Girl Called Angel
4. My Own Demons (featuring Niia)
5. The Birthday
6. Skin and Bones

A Peek at Heaven Through Square Binoculars (LP):
1. The Clearing
2. My Own Demons
3. Honey in a Sandstorm
4. I Want Out
5. Touching Down
6. I'm Here
7. I Just Can't Bring Myself to Get Over This
8. Interlude (They follow)
9. Too Much to Forgive
10. Save Me

5-6 (EP):
1. The Bullfights
2. Glare
3. U-Turn
4. The Ride Home
5. Turn Down the Sun

Equilibrium (EP):
1. Tumble
2. Society
3. Hush Blue
4. U-Turn
5. Equilibrium
6. Andromeda
7. Curtain

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Thumping funk rhythms, jazz melodies, and soaring vocals, the Grayson Sanders Band seamlessly unites the members' extensive jazz training, life-long rock influences and brilliant pop sensibilities to create a fresh synthesis of sound. Navigating the sea of today's monotony, their music floats above the rest, held up by the strength of Grayson Sanders' exciting songwriting and the stilts of a uniquely funkified rhythm section.

Formed in the fall of 2006, GSB met at NYU's prestigious Jazz program, where the three musicians have cultivated their skill with top players such as John Scofield, Kenny Werner and Richard Bona. Drummer Alex Beckmann's unique playing resembles the organic versatility of Carter Beauford and the experimental spirit of Billy Martin, creating a solid rhythmic environment for the band's melodic elements to flourish. Playing fretless bass with the funk and soul of Motown's James Jamerson, Jay Goodman's grasp of multiple musical styles is reminiscent of Jaco Pastorius. These qualities only intensify Grayson Sanders' command of the keyboard, all serving as the vibrant backdrop to his soulful lyrics. An honest combination of boyish wonderment and a sophisticated sense of the world, he writes earnestly about both despair and happiness.

Perfecting their live show with the utmost discipline, the band spends hours reworking songs, solos, and chord changes, to succeed in bringing jazz improv to modern structures. The result is a stellar fusion as sultry as Jamiroquai and infectious as Coldplay. After captivating listeners last spring on a tour of prep schools and colleges, GSB has continued to rally a growing fan base, selling out the Knitting Factory's tap bar on several occasions, as well as playing such esteemed NYC venues as the Lion's Den. Along with GSB's live show, their EP Found at Sea, released in summer 2007, clearly establishes the band as one of those rare groups who have the facility and understanding to traverse various genres of music and craft expertly structured tunes.

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