Bazooka was a power-trio active in the early 1990s, primarily known for their association with Greg Ginn's SST Records. Led by multi-instrumentalist Vince Meghrouni, the group occupied a unique niche in the American underground, blending the technical demands of hard bop and bebop with the aesthetic grit of punk and no-wave.
Their sound identity is defined by Tony Atherton's aggressive saxophone work - occasionally playing two horns at once - and Bill Crawford's heavy, rock-influenced bass lines. While their repertoire included covers of jazz legends like Sonny Rollins and Lee Morgan, their delivery was characterized by a high-energy 'bombardment' style that resonated more with the alternative rock crowd than traditional jazz purists. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the free-jazz explorations of the 1960s and the noise-rock scenes of the 1990s. Their career arc was relatively brief but prolific, resulting in several albums that remain cult favorites for collectors of the 'SST jazz' era.
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