Operation ID
Operation ID has been variedly called anything from "jazz" to "progressive rock" to "man rock" to "thought-rock" to the self-christened "bionic synth-pop." What began as duets between members Ivan Arteaga (saxophone/clarinet) and Jared Borkowski (guitar) in a University of Washington basement quickly expanded to include Evan Woodle on drums and David Balatero on bass, playing improvisation-heavy, free jazz-influenced compositions. Rob Hanlon soon joined on keyboards. With their current lineup complete, Operation ID oriented themselves toward a more through-composed musical landscape, transitioning from a purely instrumental outfit into one that more and more incorporates solo and group vocals by all five members of the band. Their first album, Legs, released on Table & Chairs, reflects the changes that have occurred throughout the entirety of Operation ID's first two years of existence. The album more than hints at the band's current direction. As Operation ID continues to compose and rehearse new music to play in their frequent Seattle-area shows, their fanbase and music horizons both continue to grow.
Personnel:
- Jared Borkowski — Guitar, vocals
- Ivan Arteaga — Woodwinds, keyboards, vocals
- David Balatero — Bass, vocals
- Evan Woodle — Drums
- Rob Hanlon — Keyboards, EWI, vocals
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Links were good as of when the artist performed. Some may no longer work.
Performances:
- Seaprog 2013 — Day One