Pangaea (Pan je ' a), n: The landmass that
existed when all continents present-day were joined, from about 300 to
200 million years ago.
The PANGEANS are a group of seven musicians performing Latin Jazz,
Samba, Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Funk and Afro-Beat.
The group performs original compositions based on traditional rhythms
as well as compositions by Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand), Herbie
Hancock, Fela Kuti and others. If you like to dance and/or listen
to World Music, you'll love the PANGEANS!
The PANGEANS are:
Brian Bender (trombone, trumpet, melodica, keyboards, percussion,
composer) has formerly performed with O.J. Ekemode and the Nigerian
All-Stars, Kotoja (African World-Beat), Ibrahima Camera, Black Rebels
(African Reggae), La Perfecta (Salsa/Merengue) and the Berkshire
Bateria Escola de Samba (Brazilian). He currently performs with
the Wholesale Klezmer Band, Lucky Seven (Caribbean Ska) and Big
Bandemonium (Celtic). Brian has performed in the Cape Verde
Islands (West Africa), Egypt, Alaska and throughout the United
States. He has performed at Carnegie Hall as well as the
Presidential Inauguration of Bill Clinton.
Jim Vogel (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, percussion, composer)
has performed and recorded with New Horizon (Reggae), New Roots
(Reggae), the Berkshire Bateria Escola de Samba (Brazilian). Jim was a
founding member of the acclaimed group Who's Kidding Who? (Funk), with
one release on Bullet Records. He currently leads his own Jazz group
and performs with Lucky Seven (Caribbean Ska).
Bruce Dobbins (congas, Latin and African percussion) is the godchild of
Mongo Santamaria and performs regularly with John Sheldon. Bruce
is particularly well-versed in traditional Afro-Cuban percussion styles
and truly has a style of his own.
Dave Noonan (drums, percussion) has been playing music for 26
years. He has toured with the African American Dance Theatre of
New England along with musicians and dancers from West Africa, studied
the Gamelon music of Indonesia, and has performed extensively
with the Equalites (Reggae), Lucky Seven (Caribbean Ska) and Stash (New
Orleans Funk/Soul). Dave has recorded with Dar Williams, the Zen
Cats, the Equalites, the Diaclectics, Frazzle the Giant and other
groups. Dave has also performed with the Urban Family Band
(Soukous), Charles Neville (with the band Stash), the O-Tones (Swing),
Funk & Monk and others.
Steve Crow (electric guitar) has performed with Ras Moon
(Reggae), the World Beat Ensemble, Kevin So (original) and Maeve Hughes
(original), to name a few. Leaning towards the funky side, Steve
currently leads his own group, the Steve Crow Band, and previously led
a band called ?Inside Out?.
Adam Scotera (trumpet, alto saxophone) has performed throughout the Northeast with many ensembles, including Caribbean Sounds, Lydia Lebron y la Connecticut Band, Banda Creacion (Salsa/Merengue), Inner Orchestra (Funk/Soul), and Souled Out. In addition to the Pangeans, he can currently be heard with Shokazoba (Afro-Beat), the Northside Saxophone Quartet, and Big Bandemonium (Contradance). He has extensive experience recording for some of these as well as various local artists. He holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts.
Garrett Sawyer (electric bass) has extensive experience performing
Jazz, Classical, Reggae, Calypso and Afropop. He formerly lived
in Trinidad where he was a member of Atlantik, a top Soca
band. He has performed in Saint Vincent, Saint Lucia, Trinidad,
Canada and throughout the United States. Garrett also performs
regularly with the Alchemystics (Reggae), Loose Caboose (Reggae), and
Gokh-Bi System (Senegalese Hip-Hop).
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