Album Notes

Based out of Washington DC, The Canvas plays an eclectic mix of world beat jazz, fusing Latin, funk, Persian, rock, Arabic, blues, Americana and jazz into a cohesive whole unlike anything else around. With Shahin playing flamenco style guitar and both Casper and Brett providing the dynamic rhythm section, The Canvas consistently produces tight, groove driven melodies and intricate arrangements, evoking far away lands and long ago times.

2006 marks the year of The Canvas’ debut album, Random Thoughts on the Spirit World Music label. This exciting CD showcases a blend of musical styles as well as a few guest artist appearances (Rob Holmes [Autobahn] and Anthony Wellington [Snipe Hunting] of Victor Wooten fame). The Canvas intends to spend the remainder of 2006 touring the Mid-Atlantic region.

Brett, Shahin and Casper met in 2003 and in short order began writing songs and playing to ever increasing crowds in the DC area. In addition to their public performances, The Canvas has performed in a large number of private and corporate events.