Rattlemouth, Richmond, Virginia's Ethio-Jazz and World Groove powerhouse, features the saxophone tandem of Danny Finney and Roger Carroll, the monster rhythm section of Robbie Kinter (drums) and Marc S. Langelier (bass), the guitar of George M. Lowe, and frequently the cello of Constance Sisk. They blaze through spirited instrumental updates of classics from around the world (Mali, Ethiopia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Cuba, Jamaica, Lebanon, etc.), plus similarly flavored originals, inspiring audiences to equally spirited dancing. This current body of work, which comprises their live repertoire, is captured on their new cd ‘Rattlemouth 5’.

Rattlemouth is honored to be featured on

‘Noise & Chill Out: Ethiopian Groove Worldwide’ - the latest international release in the EthioSonic series on the Buda Musique label.

Curated by the world-renowned ‘Ethiopiques’ creator Francis Falceto, the 2-CD compilation includes such artists as Kronos Quartet, Getatchew Mekurya & The Ex, Debo Band, Either/Orchestra, and more! Rattlemouth is in fact one of only six groups selected from the US.

Having emerged from the ashes of the legendary Orthotonics in 1989, Rattlemouth is also known for it's extensive catalogue of art rock, as presented on their two releases on the renowned Cuneiform label in the late 90's and the 2006 self-released, Hopabout. This latter cd advances the shift in direction toward world grooves, as evidenced by several middle eastern inspired original compositions.

In addition, Rattlemouth have frequently been commissioned to compose and perform music for dance and film projects. In this capacity they have been honored to work with nationally top ranked Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, University of Richmond and Robert Battle, choreographer and new Artistic Director of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. This aspect of their work is documented on the 2009 release, ‘Home Fed and Full Grown: music for dance and film’.