SXL (band)
| Company type | Supergroup |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | Bill Laswell |
| Defunct | 1988 |
Key people | Bill Laswell, Aïyb Dieng, Ronald Shannon Jackson, L. Shankar, SamulNori |
| Products | Jazz fusion music |
SXL was a jazz fusion group established in 1987 by composer Bill Laswell. The primary members featured Aïyb Dieng, Ronald Shannon Jackson, L. Shankar, along with SamulNori, the distinguished percussion ensemble from South Korea.[1] Their sound integrated elements such as Indian drones, funk music, and intricate percussion layers.[2]
History
Bill Laswell sought to merge the grooves of funk with diverse world music traditions.[3] This supergroup was assembled specifically for a sequence of live performances held in Japan between July and August 1987. Initially, composer and keyboardist Ryuichi Sakamoto participated but departed prior to the tour commencement.[4] The concerts on August 1 and 2 attracted an audience totaling approximately 30,000 attendees. Live recordings from these events were compiled into their first album, Live in Japan (1987).[1] The magazine Jazz Forum lauded the shows for their distinctive fusion of spontaneous improvisation, rhythmic complexity, and cultural musical influences.[4] After the tour concluded, Samulnori released their inaugural album titled Record of Changes (1988), which was produced by Laswell and emphasized shamanistic musical themes.[5]
Discography
- Live albums
- SXL Live in Japan (CBS/Sony Japan, 1987)
- Into the Outlands (Celluloid/Enemy, 1988)
External links
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