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Hitchiker originated in New York City in the mid 1990's, when 10,000 Maniacs guitarist and song writer Rob Buck and singer-song writer, percussionist Daniel Chauvin(formerly of the English band WILD FRONTIERS) came together to form the group.
Along the way - saxophonist, composer, producer, and former Maniacs sideman, Tony White - joined the group.
The band has a number of honorary members as well. Chief among them is Bachir Attar of the Master Musicians of Jajouka. They have been honored by his presence at numerous live gigs and were fortunate enough to have him appear on their debut CD "THIS IS US" (The clip "See Right Thru" above features Bachir on the Gimbry).
Another of their collaborators has been legendary jazz musician DAVID AMRAM. Amram was the main music man for the beat poets and performed with the likes of Jack Kerouac, not to mention scoring the classic film "THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE" and playing French horn with Dizzy Gillespie's band for forty years!
With the passing of their dear friend Rob Buck in late 2000,the group asked famed New York City Session guitarist AL MADDY to join the group. Al had been jamming with them and they are honored to have him appear with them live as well as playing on their recordings.
Another of their closest allies and visionary consultant is famed New York City artist, poet and director Stephen L. Smith. Smiths artwork appears on all of the groups recordings as well as being featured here on this page. His painting titled "THIS IS US" was the groups first CD cover and appears as the background to this page.
Chauvin and White have dedicated themselves to carry on the sound and the legacy this group has built. Based on their superior musicianship and inspired stage presence a Hitchhiker show is one you won't want to miss.
Their line up currently consists of Daniel Chauvin, Al Maddy, Micheal Delia, Empee Holwerda, Latif Bannani, Tony White.
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Along the way - saxophonist, composer, producer, and former Maniacs sideman, Tony White - joined the group.
The band has a number of honorary members as well. Chief among them is Bachir Attar of the Master Musicians of Jajouka. They have been honored by his presence at numerous live gigs and were fortunate enough to have him appear on their debut CD "THIS IS US" (The clip "See Right Thru" above features Bachir on the Gimbry).
Another of their collaborators has been legendary jazz musician DAVID AMRAM. Amram was the main music man for the beat poets and performed with the likes of Jack Kerouac, not to mention scoring the classic film "THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE" and playing French horn with Dizzy Gillespie's band for forty years!
With the passing of their dear friend Rob Buck in late 2000,the group asked famed New York City Session guitarist AL MADDY to join the group. Al had been jamming with them and they are honored to have him appear with them live as well as playing on their recordings.
Another of their closest allies and visionary consultant is famed New York City artist, poet and director Stephen L. Smith. Smiths artwork appears on all of the groups recordings as well as being featured here on this page. His painting titled "THIS IS US" was the groups first CD cover and appears as the background to this page.
Chauvin and White have dedicated themselves to carry on the sound and the legacy this group has built. Based on their superior musicianship and inspired stage presence a Hitchhiker show is one you won't want to miss.
Their line up currently consists of Daniel Chauvin, Al Maddy, Micheal Delia, Empee Holwerda, Latif Bannani, Tony White.