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Lotus has always been difficult to define musically; an instrumental jamband that has favored groove-based improvisation instead of gaudy solos and noodling. Influences of classic electronic dance music, funk, post-rock and dance-rock have all made their way into the Lotus sound. Over the years, their unique musical blend of electronica with jam music has helped forge a new path in the jamband landscape, influencing many younger bands in the scene. Their latest studio effort, Frames Per Second (December 2018), aims to showcase Lotus in a pure, raw form performing live in the studio. Tracked live at Rittenhouse Soundworks in Philadelphia with cameras rolling, the all-instrumental result is both an audio and video project. Instrumental jazz-funk, Norwegian space-disco and other sounds make their way into the expansive 19-song album and documentary. For Frames Per Second, Lotus aimed to incorporate pyschedelia into the album’s sound by combining hypnotic beats with unexpected harmonic or timbral turns. Approaching two decades together, Lotus has toured actively throughout the US working their way up from dingy basement clubs to world-class venues such as Red Rocks. They've become festival favorites, playing everything from Bonnaroo, Camp Bisco and Outside Lands to Ultra Music Festival and Electric Forest, building a hyper-loyal following along the way. A Lotus live show is an experience, a uniquely crafted and improvised set taking everyone, the crowd and band, on a journey.

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Audio Fidelity To Release Legendary Santana Live Album "Lotus" 2-CD On Limited Edition Hybrid SaCD

Audio Fidelity To Release Legendary Santana Live Album "Lotus" 2-CD On Limited Edition Hybrid SaCD

Source: Glass Onyon PR - Keith James

Marshall Blonstein's Audio Fidelity will be releasing Santana's critically acclaimed live album Lotus on limited edition hybrid SACD. Lotus is a 1974 live album by Santana, recorded at the Osaka Koseinenkin Hall, Osaka, Japan in 1973. It was originally released in 1974 as a triple vinyl LP in Japan only. The first U.S. release was in 1991 as a 2-CD set. It features the “New Santana Band” and combines that group's jazz and spiritual influences. Some of the band's biggest ...

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Mountain Jam Adds James Murphy, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lotus

Mountain Jam Adds James Murphy, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lotus

Source: JamBase

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, JAMES MURPHY DJ SET, AND LOTUS JOIN ALREADY JAM-PACKED LINEUP Radio Woodstock and world-renowned guitarist Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers Band, The Dead) are pleased to announce additions to the already stellar lineup for the 8th annual Mountain Jam Festival at Hunter Mountain, NY from Thursday, May 31 through Sunday, June 3, 2012. Gov't Mule will headline Friday and Saturday nights, with the legendary Steve Winwood headlining Sunday night following performances by Michael Franti & Spearhead, ...

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One Track Mind: Rick Stone Trio, "Ballad for Very Sad and Very Tired Lotus Eaters" (2011)

One Track Mind: Rick Stone Trio, "Ballad for Very Sad and Very Tired Lotus Eaters" (2011)

Source: Something Else!

Rick Stone picks more obvious standards elsewhere on his forthcoming release, Fractals. There is Victor Young's “Stella by Starlight," given a vampy album-opening 7/4 intro; and a lush take on Jerome Kern's “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes." Stone even swings his way through a seven-and-a-half minute version of Jimmy Van Heusen's “Darn That Dream." But it is here, on an update of his rarely heard tune from Duke Ellington collaborator Billy Strayhorn, that Stone does his best interpretative work. Beginning ...

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Forgotten Series: Bennie Maupin - The Jewel in the Lotus (1974)

Forgotten Series: Bennie Maupin - The Jewel in the Lotus (1974)

Source: Something Else!

By Mark Saleski Part of the genius of Miles Davis (aside from the incredible compositions, insanely great trumpet work, and spooky ability to play just the right notes) was his amazing talent for selecting band members. The list is seemingly endless and the branches extend over an impressive subsection of modern jazz: John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinul, Tony Williams, and on it goes. When Miles headed toward the electric side of ...

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Mountain Jam 2011: Mule, MMJ, Franti, Bela, Lotus, Soulive, Nmas

Mountain Jam 2011: Mule, MMJ, Franti, Bela, Lotus, Soulive, Nmas

Source: JamBase

JUNE 2-5; HUNTER MOUNTAIN; HUNTER, NY; EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW Radio Woodstock and Warren Haynes present the seventh annual Mountain Jam Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, in Hunter, NY from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5, 2011. For the first time, Mountain Jam will expand to include four days of music and camping. Early bird tickets are now available at MountainJam.com. Gov't Mule will headline Mountain Jam for the seventh consecutive year on Saturday, June 3. Gov't ...

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Summer Camp 2011: Moe., Umph STS9, Avetts, Flecktones, Lotus

Summer Camp 2011: Moe., Umph STS9, Avetts, Flecktones, Lotus

Source: JamBase

FESTIVAL SEASON KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR NEXT MAY The first round of artist announcements for Summer Camp 2011 Music Festival have arrived. The 11th installment of the Summer Camp Music Festival will take place May 27㬙, 2011 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe. moe. and Umphrey's McGee will once again be headlining the festival, which will feature over 65 bands on 6 stages over the course of 3 days. Summer Camp 2011 Initial Lineup

moe. (3 days) Umphrey's ...

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UCLA Live Presents Alice Coltrane Tribute Dec. 5 All-star evening includes performances from McCoy Tyner, Kyp Malone, Nels Cline, Han Bennink, Daniel Carter, Michael White & Leisei Chen, Radha Botofasina, plus Flying Lotus and special guests

UCLA Live Presents Alice Coltrane Tribute Dec. 5 All-star evening includes performances from McCoy Tyner, Kyp Malone, Nels Cline, Han Bennink, Daniel Carter, Michael White & Leisei Chen, Radha Botofasina,  plus Flying Lotus and special guests

Source: Jessica Wolf

UCLA Live Presents Alice Coltrane Tribute Dec. 5 All-star evening includes performances from McCoy Tyner, Kyp Malone, Nels Cline, Han Bennink, Daniel Carter, Michael White & Leisei Chen, Radha Botofasina, plus Flying Lotus and special guests LOS ANGELES—A host of jazz luminaries and some of modern music's most exciting artists gather on the Royce Hall stage Sunday, December 5 at 7 p.m. in honor of the legendary Alice Coltrane. Led by Kyp Malone, of TV on the Radio and Rain ...

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Liberate Music and Yoga Fest: Lotus, Brothers Past, Hamilton

Liberate Music and Yoga Fest: Lotus, Brothers Past, Hamilton

Source: JamBase

BEATS ANTIQUE, DEAD SESSIONS AND FRIENDS, SPIRITUAL REZ, TOM HAMILTON'S AMERICAN BABIES, & MORE

Celebrating 3 years with a mission to support community, arts, camping, yoga and conscious uplifting music, EMP is pleased to announce the artists presenting at the 2010 Liberate Music & Yoga Festival on Friday, August 20 & Saturday, August 21 at 845 Poor Farm Rd. in Sheldon, Vermont.

Friday begins with a Welcome to Liberate Yoga Flow followed by Hip Hop Yoga, Kirtan with American Raga, ...

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Festival

Jam Cruise 9: Weir, Stockholm Galactic, Alo, Lotus, Greyboy

Jam Cruise 9: Weir, Stockholm Galactic, Alo, Lotus, Greyboy

Source: JamBase

FLOATING FESTIVAL SETS SAIL JANUARY 4, 2011

Jam Cruise 9 will sail January 4-9, 2011, leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL and making stops in Roatan, Honduras and Costa Maya, Mexico. Here's the announced lineup for Jam Cruise 9:

Jam Cruise 8 by Chad Smith Scaring The Children (Bob Weir, Jay Lane and Rob Wasserman) Rhythm Devils Robert Randolph & The Family Band Maceo Parker Super Jam Galactic The Greyboy Allstars ...

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Tipitina's Jazz Fest Webcasts Lotus, Rre, Dirty Dozen

Tipitina's Jazz Fest Webcasts Lotus, Rre, Dirty Dozen

Source: JamBase

A GOOD SEAT FOR SOME GREAT SHOWS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME!

The very good folks at Tipitina's are offering audio and video feeds (and archives) for a choice selection of performances happening inside their walls during this year's Jazz Fest, which kicks off today. Our own Kayceman will be bringing you highlights each day and our photographers are scrambling around capturing moments to share. Check back with JamBase daily this weekend for updates and galleries!

The Tipitina's webcasts ...

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