The 8 Legged Monster was born in 2007 in an effort to reintroduce an element to jazz lacking in recent years: the excitement of densely arranged small group big-band. With a nod to tradition 8LM brings new life to the genre through its exploration. Since its inception, the 8 Legged Monster has been turning heads in the Bay Area's Jazz community. Founder Mike Irwin's arrangements offer the classic sound of early Bebop, yet with an entirely new attitude and approach to harmony. The Monster has such a distinct sound because they encompass all the musical styles that the jazz lineage has passed through, from Swing to free-jazz, yet bring to it an original, fresh sound. Already a fast favorite amongst the SF jazz community of musicians, they're one of the most entertaining and fun new bands to see.
Another installment of the Jazz at the Makeout Room. We’re playing with Ralph Carney that night, show starts at 8PM.
December 22nd, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Tonight we’re playing at the Climate Theater with another group formed by local vocalist Lorin Benedict (http://www.myspace.com/lorinbenedict).
We will be trying out a bunch of new material and it should be a fun filled night!
The show starts at 8pm and the cost is a sliding scale of $7-12.
The Climate Theater is on 9th and Folsom in San Francisco.
December 16th, 2008 | Tags: Climate Theater, Lorin Benedict | Category: Gigs, Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Rob is such a hardcore musician that he’s out in NY playing for a week with the Lincoln Center for the “Nursery Song Swing”: http://www.jazzatlincolncenter.org/concerts/details.asp?EventID=1584
Check it out, it’s bound to be great stuff
November 5th, 2008 | Tags: jazz, lincoln center, marsalis, wynton marsalis | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Huge shout to Jaz Sawyer for playing the 8LM Theme on KCSM 91.1fm today. If anyone has a tape of the broadcast please send it on over.
October 10th, 2008 | Tags: 91.1, 91.1 fm, 91.1fm, jazz, jazz oasis, jazz radio, jazzradio, kcsm, radio | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
We had a great time playing at Savanna last night. Thanks to all who came down and to the wonderful folks at the club!
September 27th, 2008 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment