The nine-piece, Californian roots reggae band was born under Sonoma State University's Jazz Programme in 1999. As you will hear, its tracks are plagued with Jazz and Dub influences.
Here is Humility from their Album Building An Ark.
Here is another sample of their sounds, Hebron from The Hebron Gate Album.
"Groundation creates an altogether new reggae sound, featuring swirling, jazz/funk inspired horns, stout Latin and African based poly-rhythmics, and soulful harmony vocals. Their concerts utilize live improvisation, in classic jazz fashion, and are renowned for their high energy, communion-type atmosphere."
-Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2012) 'Groundation Sticks to Basics,' Jamaica Observer, 5 June 2012.
"Groundation creates an altogether new reggae sound, featuring swirling, jazz/funk inspired horns, stout Latin and African based poly-rhythmics, and soulful harmony vocals. Their concerts utilize live improvisation, in classic jazz fashion, and are renowned for their high energy, communion-type atmosphere."
-Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2012) 'Groundation Sticks to Basics,' Jamaica Observer, 5 June 2012.
