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Nelson Ortiz: Percussion, Vocals | Barry Bedore: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Vocals | Drew Yantis: Drums | Justin Grinnell: Bass guitar | Jay Jay Lim: Keyboards, Piano, Vocals | Bill Shreeve: Percussion, Saxophone

Genre: Jazz, Rock

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Synoposis

Inception: San Diego, 1993

Influences: Mark Bacilla, Jeff Beck, Al DiMeola, Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius, Robben Ford, John McLaughlin, Larry Carlton, Yngwie Malmsteen, David Sanborn, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Jobim, Michel Camilo, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Scott Henderson, Oscar Peterson, Santana, Keith Jarrett, Jean-Luc Ponty, Michael Schenker, Randy Rhoads, Chet Atkins, Brad Paisley

Background:

Formed in 1993, Yavaz plays jazz-rock-Latin fusion.

Discography