Tuatara

The Profile

Tuatara is an instrumental supergroup formed in Seattle in 1996. Early lineup and contributors include Justin Harwood, Peter Buck, Barrett Martin and Skerik; the project blends jazz, world and rock influences.

Formed as a collaborative project with an interest in soundtrack-like instrumental music; their 1997 album Breaking The Ethers received positive reviews for its genre-spanning, cinematic approach.

Bleak praises Breaking The Ethers as a successful, varied album that blends jazz, funk, American folk, psychedelia and world influences. The review highlights tracks such as "Serengeti", "The Getaway" (guest Mike McCready) and "Saturday Night Church" and rates the album 4/5. Bleak recommends trying this 1997 album before Trading With The Enemy.