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MikaSonik – jazz fusion group (founded 1999 – disbanded 2003, New York City, USA)

was a short-lived jazz fusion ensemble based in New York City, founded in 1999 by pianist and composer Mika Pohjola. The group initially performed at local venues including Detour, Birdland and Cornelia Street Café. Its original lineup featured bassist Tim Luntzel, drummer Marlon Browden and saxophonist Chris Cheek. In early 2000, the band evolved into a quintet with the addition of guitarist Ben Monder. This lineup made its first recording with bassist Matt Penman and drummer Roberto Dani. Penman and Dani were longtime collaborators of Pohjola, performing with him in a trio that released Live in New York, recorded at the Blue Note, The Secret of the Castle, Riverside, Live Around... Read