半颜
(ban yan)
Banyan, an art rock/alternative rock band with heavy jazz and funk influences,
was formed in Los Angeles, California. The group was co-founded by Stephen
Perkins, who previously played drums for Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros,
alongside Emit Bloch. The core members included Nels Cline on guitar, Willie
Waldman on trumpet, and Mike Watt (of Minutemen) on bass. Banyan released their
self-titled debut album, Banyan, in 1997, followed by Anytime At All in 1999.
Notable guest appearances on Anytime at All included Flea and John Frusciante
from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band...
