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Wide-Eyed Lounge Cats: The Watermelon Sessions

by Kyle Simpler
December 20, 2023

Originally developing from rock music, jam bands have become a unique genre of music. Considering the improvised nature of the music, it is hardly surprising that many jazz artists have become major players in the jam base. Groups such as Snarky Puppy and Medeski, Martin and Wood have embraced the genre while keeping true to their jazz roots; Baltimore's Wide-Eyed Lounge Cats is also no exception. Although firmly rooted in jazz, the group also incorporates some of the jam band ...