Driven by an explosive mix of jazz, rock, classical , jam band influences and Afro Cuban and world rhythms, Downbeat—the first studio album by TIZER, a multi-cultural band led by Boulder, CO native, keyboardist/composer Lao Tizer—throws down a high powered collection of 12 brand-new originals on this scintillating release of fresh instrumental music from one of today’s rising stars of the world-fusion genre. Establishing themselves in the contemporary jazz world over the past few years, TIZER has spurred comparisons of a modern twist to the 70s and early 80s heyday of jazz fusion, when trailblazing ensembles like Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Weather Report set the aesthetic standard
"2011 Jazz Group of the Year nominee"
Lao Tizer - keys (Special EFX, Down To The Bone, former "Best New Jazz Artist" nominee)
Karen Briggs - violin (Yanni, Jazz In Pink)
Raul Pineda - drums (Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo)
Cheikh N'Doye - bass (Mike Stern)