Kneebody

The Profile

Kneebody is an American ensemble formed in 2001, known for blending jazz, rock, funk and electronic effects into loud, high-energy performances. Core members include Shane Endsley (trumpet), Ben Wendel (sax), Adam Benjamin (keys), Nate Wood (drums) and Kaveh Rastegar (bass).

Formed in Los Angeles in 2001. Members (Shane Endsley, Ben Wendel, Adam Benjamin, Nate Wood, Kaveh Rastegar) are regularly noted for heavy use of effects, Fender Rhodes textures, and energetic live shows.

A highly positive DeBaser review (2006) praises Kneebody's loud, energetic live shows, heavy use of effects, and compact self-titled album. The review highlights distinctive bass technique, Rhodes textures, and comparisons to Zappa, King Crimson and Prodigy. Overall: adventurous, hard-to-classify contemporary jazz/fusion.