PONGA IS:
A quartet of four bandleaders, Ponga has been touring and recording in North America, Europe, and Japan since 1997. The music of Ponga is 100% improvised.Dave Palmer
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Bobby Previte
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Skerik -------------------Saxophonics ---- Critters Buggin .Com
Wayne Horvitz
------- Keyboards ------ Wayne Horvitz .Com
PONGA BIOS
Dave Palmer - Has performed and recorded with Chris Isaak, Joe Henry, MC 900 Ft Jesus, Seal, Cake, and Fiona Apple among others. Current projects include the Earl Harvin Trio and the Austin Underground Music Ensemble.
Bobby Previte - Leads his
own ensembles including Bump the Renaissance, Latin for Travelers, and Weather
Clear, Track Fast. Recordings for Rykodisc, ENJA, and Palmetto. As a sideman has
worked with Tom Waits, Terry Adams (NRBQ), Jane Ira Bloom, Ray Anderson,
Johnny Copeland and minimalist composer John Adams. Commissioned to create music
for The Moscow Circus and appeared in Robert Altman’s "Short Cuts.". Latest
project - "The 23 Constellations of Joan Miró." Mr. Previte's Discography is extensive.
Skerik - Co-Leader of
Critter’s Buggin’ and Crack Sabbath. Has recorded and performed with Les
Claypool, Charlie Hunter, Mike Clark, Fred Wesley, Tuatara (w/Peter Buck), and
Stanton Moore, Galactic, Freestyle Candela, Sadhappy, Blowtallica, Garage a Trois, Malachy Papers,
Fog City Record's New Legends, among others. A.K.A. Nalgas Sin Carne.
Wayne Horvitz - Current
projects include the 4 plus 1 Ensemble and Zony Mash. Recorded and performed
with Bill Frisell, Butch Morris, John Zorn (Naked City etc.),Carla Bley, Fred
Frith, DJ Spooky and Robin Holcomb. He has been commissioned by the Kronos
Quartet and the Paul Taylor Dance Company, done music for Gus Van Sant, and
produced records for Eddie Palmieri, The World Sax Quartet, and Bill Frisell
among others.
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