Album Notes

The debut live release from "TIZER" (formerly the Lao Tizer Band). Led by keyboardist, composer Lao Tizer (former "Best New Jazz Artist" nominee) and featuring an all-star cast of musicians including guitarist Jeff Kollman (UFO, Glenn Hughes, Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats), Cameroonian bassist Andre Manga (Josh Groban, Angelique Kidjo), Cuban drummer Raul Pineda (Chucho Valdes, Michel Camillo, Juan Gabriel), saxophonist, percussionist and vocalist Steve Nieves (Loggins & Messina, Clint Black, Jango) and special guests; guitarist Chieli Minucci (Special EFX) and violinist extraordinaire Karen Briggs (Yanni, Benise, Soul 2 Soul), this live concert takes you through a journey into the best of instrumental world fusion. Recorded live at the renowned Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, the recording features spectacular performances by a world-class cast touching on diverse flavors and the spontaneity only a live record can capture.