History Volto!

VOLTO! are a jam band comprised of members Danny Carey, Kirk Covington, Lance Morrison, and John Ziegler. According to the band, 'a few close friends decided to get together to create and stir up some noise that makes them feel good.

Volto!'s sound ranges greatly, making it hard to classify. Guitarist John Ziegler cites influences such as Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. The band draws heavily from the art rock crowd and has even been embraced by the jazz community. Their setlist typically includes both original band compositions and covers of classic rock and jazz fusion songs by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, ZZ Top, The Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, Billy Cobham, and Tony Williams Lifetime. On August 19, 2007 they performed at prestigious Los Angeles jazz club La Ve Lee, as the band's sound is steeped in jazz fusion.[3]

Notable Volto! members are as follows; Drummer Danny Carey is the drummer for multiple Grammy award-winning progressive hard rock band Tool. Bassist Lance Morrison has recorded on studio albums for Alanis Morissette, Don Henley, Rick Springfield and Jim Brickman. He has also been featured in movie soundtracks for Message in a Bottle, Never Been Kissed, and Armageddon.[4] John Ziegler is most known for his membership in the successful Hollywood underground rock band Pigmy Love Circus, of which Danny Carey is also a member. Kirk Covington is best known for his work with progressive jazz fusion band Tribal Tech.

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