Conveniens
Band Story
Conveniens was an experimental jazz-funk duo formed in 1984, featuring John Maz on drums and percussion, and David Sterling Smith on synthesizer, piano, and organ. Their self-titled debut album, Conveniens, was released the same year under Convenience Records.
The album comprises nine instrumental tracks, including "Rain Kite," "Know It Ain't," and "Morning Lobotomy," showcasing the duo's innovative approach to blending jazz, electronic, and progressive rock elements.
In 2006, the album was remastered and reissued on CD, introducing their avant-garde sound to a new generation of listeners.
Following their debut, Conveniens released two more albums: Victims of Convenience in 1986 and Clear in 1987, both under Convenience Records.
Their music is available for streaming on platforms like Apple Music, allowing listeners to explore their unique fusion of genres.
For a visual and auditory experience of their work, you can visit their official YouTube channel, which features tracks such as "Cigarette Trick" and "Victims of Convenience."
While specific details about their activities post-1980s are limited, Conveniens' contributions to the experimental jazz and progressive rock scenes remain noteworthy.
The album comprises nine instrumental tracks, including "Rain Kite," "Know It Ain't," and "Morning Lobotomy," showcasing the duo's innovative approach to blending jazz, electronic, and progressive rock elements.
In 2006, the album was remastered and reissued on CD, introducing their avant-garde sound to a new generation of listeners.
Following their debut, Conveniens released two more albums: Victims of Convenience in 1986 and Clear in 1987, both under Convenience Records.
Their music is available for streaming on platforms like Apple Music, allowing listeners to explore their unique fusion of genres.
For a visual and auditory experience of their work, you can visit their official YouTube channel, which features tracks such as "Cigarette Trick" and "Victims of Convenience."
While specific details about their activities post-1980s are limited, Conveniens' contributions to the experimental jazz and progressive rock scenes remain noteworthy.