 Karl
Denson 
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| A highly energized powerfunk machine, the
Tiny Universe is gaining momentum as it tears across the country leaving
exhausted and uplifted believers in its wake. With former Lenny Kravitz
sax man Karl "Diesel" Denson driving the groove and leading
the parade with his high octane saxofunk, the Tiny Universe is destined
to carve out a legacy of rocking venues and smiling faces. Keeping
revelers up well past bedtime, Karl's infectious energy and non-stop
showmanship has helped earn the band a loyal cadre of fans. Bring to the
stage a never ending groove, Karl represents a player loyal to the roots
of funk fostered by the likes of Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley. Poised to
carry his fire breathing saxophone into the next millenium, Karl
continues to run back and forth across the country getting funk
aficionados their fix.
Somehow, Karl has managed to sit still long enough to record four acoustic jazz albums. After signing with German label Minor Music in 1992, Karl spent part of the next four years in the studio creating the albums Blackened Red Snapper, Chunky Pecan Pie, Herbal Turkey Breast and Baby Food. These recordings are a powerful example of Denson's prowess as a composer as well as a player. In Chunky Pecan Pie, Karl is paired with Miles Davis alumni Jack DeJonnette and Dave Holland. Combine these album's with Karl's now classic work on Lenny Kravitz's Let Love Rule and Mama Said albums, and an impressive collection of music is amassed. However, even with such a successful amount of studio efforts, Diesel is most acclaimed for his live performances. From 1993 to 1995 Karl recorded and toured with trombone legend and James Brown sideman Fred Wesley. Their four albums, Comme Ci, Comme Ca, Swing and Be Funky, Amalgamation, and Full Circle further attest to Karl's talent. In 1994, Karl created the ultimate groove band, The Greyboy Allstars. Inspired by a love of jazz and dance music, the band quickly became one of the largest draws on the club and festival scene. The Allstars enjoyed a diverse crowd with fans ranging from the more seasoned jazz listeners to the youthful jamband crowd. Even with his current busy schedule, Karl finds time to sit in with bands the likes on String Cheese Incident. As his music continues to find success, having been recently used by MTV Sports, ESPN, and in the hit film Zero Effect, Denson continues his quest to take another step onto the dance floor without sacrificing a true knowledge and love of jazz.
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