BIO

“Jazz Group of the Year” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band, make their debut at Harmony In The Woods on Friday, July 12 in support of their forthcoming Summer 2024 album & video release AMPLIFY. The new release is a major evolution for the group and includes 5 new original vocals and 4 new original instrumentals with flavors of Jazz, R&B, Funk & World Music. The project was recorded and filmed all LIVE at legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood with simultaneous 7-camera video shoot and a legendary cast of musicians. Joining Lao for the evening are American Idol star, Elliott Yamin, drum phenom Tony Austin (Kamasi Washington) and Senegalese bassists and producer, Cheikh N’Doye (Baaba Maal, Weedie Braimah). Please join us as the group takes you on a high-energy musical ride through a variety of flavors and styles with an all-star cast of musicians.

THE LAO TIZER BAND

Elliott Yamin – vocals

Tony Austin – drums

Cheikh N’Doye – bass

Lao Tizer – keys