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A highly energized funk machine, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe has been expanding listeners' minds and making them move to animated grooves since 1998. Led by former Lenny Kravitz sax-man Karl Denson, the Tiny Universe brings a dynamic sound that defies categorization. The band members, Denson on vocals, tenor sax, alto sax and flute, guitarist Brian Jordan, bassist Ron Johnson, keyboard player David Veith, trumpet player Chris Littlefield and drummer John Staten, have earned a reputation as kings of the unstoppable all-night show.

1992 brought the beginning of his solo career. Recruited by German jazz label Minor Music, Karl spent the next four years recording four acoustic jazz albums: Blackened Red Snapper, Herbal Turkey Breast, Chunky Pecan Pie and Baby Food. These recordings showcased Karl's prowess as a composer as well as jazz saxophonist. During this time he also became labelmate to former James Brown hornmen Fred Wesley, Pee Wee Ellis and Maceo Parker. From 1992-1994, during an extremely busy two year stint, Karl recorded and toured with his own quintet, as well as Lenny Kravitz and Fred Wesley. In 1994 Karl left the Lenny Kravitz band in order to devote full energy to his own vision. The Greyboy Allstars were created and quickly became synonymous with the term groove or acid jazz. Inspired by a love of jazz music and dance music the band defied the odds by becoming one of the largest drawing club acts in the country. The group could be characterized as a 'true jazz band with a ryhthm to keep you dancing'. Denson's drive to continually innovate and push the musical envelope drove him to form the Tiny Universe, and the band is currently touring and writing material for their next release.