Jam Underground
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| Jam Underground | |
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Photograph of Jam Underground NYC.
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| Also known as | JAMU |
| Genres | Rock |
| Members | Chuck Hammer, Mark Grasso, John Bates |
Jam Underground also known as JAMU, is an American rock band noted for its musical improvisation, extended jams, and merging of discrete music genres. Their music blends elements of a wide variety of genres, including rock, jazz, funk, hip hop, world, electronic, ambient, and classical. Each of their concerts is original in terms of improvised textures, modes, lyrics and multiple guest artists.
Jam Underground is based around the core band members; Chuck Hammer, guitar; Mark Grasso, drums; and John Bates, bass.
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