The Lao Tizer Band

Fri, Dec 20

THE LAO TIZER BAND Lao Tizer - keys Elliott Yamin - vocals Danny Janklow - sax, flute Anthony Crawford - bass Tony Austin - drums Munyungo Jackson - percussion "Jazz Group of the Year" nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to The Grape on Friday, December 20th in support of their brand-new Billboard-charting album & video release AMPLIFY. The new release is a major evolution for the group and includes 5 new original vocals and 4 new original instrumentals, with an all-star cast. The project was recorded and filmed all LIVE at legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood with simultaneous 7-camera video shoot and a legendary cast of musicians. Joining keyboardist, bandleader and former "Best New Jazz Artist" nominee, Lao Tizer for the show are American Idol star, Elliott Yamin - vocals, drum phenom, Tony Austin (Kamasi Washington), GRAMMY-winning percussion legend, Munyungo Jackson (Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder), sax & flute wunderkind, Danny Janklow (MONKestra, Shelea), and Rolling Stone "2022 Bassist of the Year" nominee, Anthony Crawford (Jeff Lorber, Erykah Badu). Please join us as the group takes you on a high-energy musical ride through a variety of flavors and styles with an all-star cast of musicians.