PLOTZ! formed in 2005 in Southern California. The band mixes Eastern European folk music, jazz improvisation, and progressive rock. According to the bio on their website the group "draws inspiration for original compositions from styles, stories, and experiences from all over the world, from ancient Greek mythology and Iceni history to the experience of modern city life and surfing". Members are Daniel Rosenboom (trumpets), Gavin Templeton (saxophones), Brian Walsh (clarinets and saxophones), Jake Vossler (guitars), Orest Balaban (bass), and Austin Wrinkle (drums).
Members are Daniel Rosenboom (trumpets), Gavin Templeton (saxophones), Brian Walsh (clarinets and saxophones), Jake Vossler (guitars), Orest Balaban (bass), and Austin Wrinkle (drums).
PLOTZ! released "Extraordinary Renditions" their first studio album in early 2007 on their own PLOTZ! Music Productions label. That album was named the "Best International Instrumental CD" in the 2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Music Awards, as well as "Best Instrumental CD" and "Best Instrumental Song" (Splash, by Daniel Rosenboom) in the 2007 M.A.V.R.I.C. Awards in Ventura County, CA.
Band web page: http://www.plotzmusic.com/index.htm.