A tight-knit group of musicians living, working, and performing in and around Burlington, Vermont, Japhy Ryder draws upon a diverse range of influences to create their unique blend of instrumental hip-hop, dub, rock and afro-beat. Bass heavy, percussion driven grooves lay the foundation while trumpet, synths, samples, and guitar blend the realms of improvisation and composition.
Over the past several years, Japhy Ryder have had the privilege of sharing the stage with such visionary artists as Femi Kuti, The Roots, and Bernie Worrell and have played at many prestigious venues and festivals, including Vermont's Higher Ground, New York City's Knitting Factory, and Camp Bisco.
Although extensive touring has recently taken a back seat to the pressing demands of career and family, the group has played hundreds upon hundreds of shows over the past few years and continues to blow away audiences throughout the region.
With 2010 comes the release of two new albums from Japhy Ryder. A long awaited live album, Over the Fall, featuring their former guitarist was released this April. If the Haves are Willing, a brand new studio album showcasing the band's current sound and lineup, will be released in early June.
