You've probably heard JEFF BABKO's keyboard playing, whether you know it or not. He's the blond guy in the band on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, every weeknight on ABC TV (with Cleto & the Cletones). This past spring's FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, last summer's SUPER BAD, and 2005's THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN featured his piano/keyboard work. Keyboard hero George Duke personally tapped Jeff to be his 2nd keyboardist, as well as 80's super-sessioneers Toto having Jeff replace founding member David Paich on their 2000 European tour.
He's also toured with James Taylor, and can be heard on his new "COVERS" CD, toured with Shelby Lynne, and is featured on the live record with guitar legends Larry Carlton and Robben Ford-- together for the first time. And his cooperative band Shogun Warrior has been captivating local listeners for 6 years now- the band has featured Mike Elizondo, Abe Laboriel, Jr. Matt Chamberlain, and Ndugu Chancler over the years.
Babko's also responsible for the quirky, edgy keyboard work on Larry Carlton's genre-bending CD, FIRE WIRE.
TOSS PANOS is the drummer who gained fame with the Michael Landau Trio, recording the landmark Michael Landau Live 2000 record. He also gained prominence with Toy Matinee and Steve Vai, and currently demonstrates his drumming innovation with Robben Ford. He operates a very popular recording studio in North Hollywood, California, and is a hero to Los Angeles drummers.
BROJECT is Babko's OWN CD which features Panos-- where they lets loose and cranks it up with his friends.
These associates include David Fiuczynski, Mike Landau, Simon Phillips, Toss Panos, Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Fiona Apple), and Albert Wing (Frank Zappa).
Some call it "fusion"-- some call it "electric jazz." If you dig Miles "On The Corner" and "Live/Evil," or Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck-- or any other high energy instrumental music, YOU'LL DIG "BROJECT!"
Personnel: Jeff Babko (keyboards); Michael Landau (guitar); Toss Panos (drums); David "Fuze" Fiuczynski (guitar).
Tracklist:
1. Yeah, Randy!
2. Frash Right
3. 9-1-1
4. Yours
5. Vegas
6. Busted Video Game
7. Kabuki Oogie Oogie
8. Moopshack
9. United Nations
10. Jojo's Lullaby
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