George Lacson Project at The Sound Room

Bassist/composer, George Lacson, www.georgelacson.com organized and leads The George Lacson Project, a collective of talented artists and musicians based in the San Francisco/Bay Area. Their sound is a fusion of traditional Juzz, Funk, and R&B with the innovative and modern influences of today's contemporary music. Throughout Lacson's career, he has performed with world-renowned artists such as John Lee Hooker, Jr. and shared the stage with household names like Lenny Kravitz and Z.Z. Top. He has also achieved recording credits on a Grammy-nominated album. The George Lacson Project entices listeners' ears with powerful, inspired music that's built around a backbone of strong musicianship....

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Bassist/composer, George Lacson, www.georgelacson.com organized and leads The George Lacson Project, a collective of talented artists and musicians based in the San Francisco/Bay Area. Their sound is a fusion of traditional Juzz, Funk, and R&B with the innovative and modern influences of today's contemporary music. Throughout Lacson's career, he has performed with world-renowned artists such as John Lee Hooker, Jr. and shared the stage with household names like Lenny Kravitz and Z.Z. Top. He has also achieved recording credits on a Grammy-nominated album. The George Lacson Project entices listeners' ears with powerful, inspired music that's built around a backbone of strong musicianship.

Originally from St. Louis, the talented bassist Lacson is a recognized master of his craft. The George Lacson Project's music has been described as 'funky' with ever-changing innovative rhythms, well-constructed songwriting/arrangements, and world-class musicianship. Other members of the collective include Alcian Lindo, whose sweet and sensitive vocals round out the band's powerful instrumentals. The group has gained a significant following in the SF/Bay Area, based largely on their captivating live performances.

The George Lacson Project's latest release, 'Monsters,' best describes George Lacson as a musician and composer with influences from several genres with a sound all his own. George Lacson is joined by a wealth of talent including members of Graham Central Station, The John Lee Hooker Jr. Band, organist Wil Blades, and other monsters from the SF/Bay Area. Listen to George as he tells his story through the sounds of 'Monsters.' The song is 'Get Lucky' from Daft Punk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxq3Cb2h0nY

This performance is presented in association with the San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival. It is also a celebration of George Lacson's birthday...join us!

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