Banyan Discography of CDs

Banyan music CDs Despite an ensemble that includes over 20 contributing musicians (including bassists Mike Watt, Flea, and Rob Wasserman, and guitarists Nels Cline, Buckethead, and John Frusciante) and an anything-goes aesthetic that touches on elements of jazz, funk, rock, world music, and even hip-hop, the second album from this Stephen Perkins side project somehow flows even more cohesively than its impressive debut. Opening with the lackadaisical rhythms of "Buzzards & Worms," the album grows more compelling with each passing track. The jazz/funk fusion of "Steelhead" could be straight outta the Steely Dan songbook if not for the subtle rap of Bad Azz, while the delicious groove of "Grease the System" finds Perkins paired with Flea and Frusciante. But while this could've devolved into a white-boy funk fest, Banyan shows its diversity without sacrificing cohesion. "Cactus Soil" is a fine bit of esoteric experimentalism that flows smoothly into the lushly layered trip-hop of "Keep the Change," while Buckethead's space-guitar sound works equally well on the pastoral balladry of "Early Bird" and the futuristic fusion of "Sputnik." A multifaceted album that isn't afraid to take chances, Anytime at All isn't quite the masterpiece one senses may be in Banyan's future, but it's pretty damn close. ~ Bret Love Ori. Release '99, Second album from group of Stephen Perkins ( Jane's Addiction/ Pornos For Pyro ) & David Turin, with guests Mike Batt , Flea , John Frusciante (both RHCP) & Bad Azz ( LBC Crew ). Banyan: Joey Klaparda, Cindy Juarez, Badd Azz (vocals); Clint Wagner, Buckethead, Nels Cline, John Frusciante, Jason Burke (guitar); Ross Rice, Stafford Floyd (keyboards); Flea, Mike Watt, Martyn LoNoble (bass); Stephen Perkins (drums, percussion). Producers: Stephen Perkins, Dave Aron, Willy Waldman.

Banyan discography Track Listing of songs: Mad As a Hornet; Oh My People; Om Om Om; Only You Would Know; El Sexxo; Israelite; Million Little Laughs; Uncle Mike; King of Long Beach; Rocks Are Falling; For E In Em; Funhouse;

Banyan songs While their last album, Anytime at All, had about 20 players on it, this time Banyan's Stephen Perkins stripped the band down to just its core: Mike Watt on bass, Nels Cline on guitar, Willie Waldman on trumpet, and Perkins on drums and percussion. Throw your preconceptions out the window, these guys come on more like Miles Davis' early-'70s band than an indie rock supergroup, and they make an absolutely glorious racket. The album has a very live feel to it, but Live at Perkins' Palace isn't a live album in the classic sense; there are clearly some overdubs and studio effects ...

Banyan CD discography Track Listing of songs: Baby Grace and the Indians; People Find It Hard; At the Blowhole; Christmas Tree Park; What's Left of Autumn; Cooking For Now; Roots of Banyan; Good Looking Couple;