The Jai-Alai Savant are a "Chicago-by-way-of-Philly" trio active since 2002. The band features guitarist / vocalist Ralph Darden, drummer Jeremy Gewertz and bassist Nash Snyder. Darden's DJ alter-ego Major Taylor is often credited with "beats, dubs & concepts." Darden long served in Philadelphia dub / punk / reggae act Franklin ("Major Taylor" being one of their signature songs). The Jai-Alai Savant follows in Franklin's footsteps, playing a groove-oriented reggae-inspired post-punk inspired by everyone from the Clash to the Police, to Trenchmouth to Fugazi.
Media: The Jai-Alai Savant readying new full length for GSL The Jai-Alai Savant have finished their debut full length Flgiht of the Bass Delegate. The record is set for release in March on Gold Standard Labs in North America and City Slang in Europe.
Frontman Ralph Darden's DJ/producer alter ego Major Taylor also has a few releases on the way. The mix CD Major Taylors Needle Exchange Program is… October 28, 2006
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The Jai-Alai Savant are a "Chicago-by-way-of-Philly" trio active since 2002. The band features guitarist / vocalist Ralph Darden, drummer Jeremy Gewertz and bassist Nash Snyder. Darden's DJ alter-ego Major Taylor is often credited with "beats, dubs & concepts." Darden long served in Philadelphia dub / punk / reggae act Franklin ("Major Taylor" being one of their signature songs). The Jai-Alai Savant follows in Franklin's footsteps, playing a groove-oriented reggae-inspired post-punk inspired by everyone from the Clash to the Police, to Trenchmouth to Fugazi.