biographical info
Muskox is an instrumental group formed to perform and develop the compositions of Michael Smith. Since its inception in 2006, the group has developed a unique ensemble sound drawing both from the diverse musical backgrounds of its membership, and the unusual instrumentation of banjo, vibraphone, electric piano, harmonium, double bass and saxophone. The music of Muskox is a challenging fusion of jazz, American minimalism, various folk musics, and progressive rock, with a focus on densely structured poly-metric pieces.
lineup
Mike Smith banjo, composer
Ali Berkok keyboard
Pete Johnston bass
Jeremy Strachan guitar
Jake Oelrichs drums
influences
Town and Country
Steve Reich
Jim O'Rourke
caravan
Soft Machine
Fibonacci