Description:
Clamnation is an eight piece ensemble dedicated to preserving the organic sounds of jazz and blues, featuring traditional and afro-carribean arrangements layered with world beat funk. The band's roots extend back 10 years in Milwaukee where 4 of the current members created the group Clams. The original Blues-Punk band of 1990 has evolved greatly over the years. After adding latin jazz and afro-cuban elements to the group, a self titled album "Clams" was relaesed in 1993. The group re-united in 1996 under the name Clamnation. A full horn section was added and the ensemble released a live recording "Clamnation Live" in 1999. Recently keyboards were added to complete the octet. A studio CD will be released in Sept. of 2000 with the current eight members.

Names of band members:
Jamie Breiwick, Mike Pauers, Brian Dietz, Dave Dinauer, Jay Arpin, Tom Presser, Josh Schmidt, Jhames Finlayson

Style:
Jazz, World/Ethnic

Influences:
Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, Cachao, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Sun Ra, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Lounge Lizards, Ruben Gonzalez, Horace Silver

Discography:
Clams (1993)
Clamnation Live (1999)
Clamnation (2000)

Website:
http://www.mp3.com/clamnation

Booking Information:
414-374-2970
tpresser@gdinet.com