The In Fuse group is an Ephemeral Improvisation band with musical overtones of Jazz Fusion and Soundscape
from
Tell-tale Quiver,
released September 28, 2023
Ray Fuse - vocals
Michael Blanchard - bass
Manny Allbeury - saxophone and flute
Eli Wallis - bass clarinetist and poem lyrics
Mori Agha - Iranian Tumbak drum
Paul Fowles - drum set and electronic drums
Band members and guest artists are composers of their instruments music equally but in total harmony with each other.
Ray Fuse interdisciplinary artist (director, singer) combines dynamic vocal arrangements with multiple media.
Michael Blanchard- bass, string bass. (aka Foster Grant) HiFi eclectic bass, string bass, proficient plucker and tinkerer.
A stalwart of the 1980's Montreal music scene in bands such as Terminal Sunglasses, Bubblegum Army and Megalo,
Michael moved to Vancouver in 1996 to cause havoc in the local music scene.
Manny Allbeury is a dynamic, soulful saxophone and flute player.
He studied under the renowned English tenor Don Rendell and continued his studies at the Barry School of Music in Wales.
He initially started playing in jazz groups then went on to Rock/Soul bands touring England, Europe, and Canada.
His inspiration comes from the extremes of Coltrane to Bobby Keys.
Eli Wallis is a poet and post-bop bass clarinetist.
You can hear his work on
ardentepatience.bandcamp.com
Mori Agha has been playing drums and a few other melodic instruments for more than 40 years.
He plays Iranian Tumbak as his main instrument and has his own style that is based on following rhythm and melody.
Having a sense of harmony and accompaniment helps him to create unique creative rhythms.
He plays with all sorts of music including Classic, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Folklore, etc.
PAUL FOWLES aka " PAULYRHYTHMS".
Paul is a Drummer/ Percussionist and Vocalist and plays in several genres.
He started playing Drums at the age of 11with the support of his family and hasn't stopped since.
He has performed live in Toronto, Montreal, Greater Vancouver and all over Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast in everything from Private Events to large Festivals.
. Also, his artistry (being a Film/ TV and Voice Actor) lends to a certain creativity in his musical performance.