Ponga (album)

Ponga is the self-titled debut album by the experimental rock/jazz fusion band Ponga, released in 1999 on Loosegroove Records. The album features a blend of complex rhythms, distorted guitars, and improvisational elements, drawing comparisons to artists like King Crimson and John Zorn. The band consisted of Wayne Horvitz (keyboards), Skerik (saxophone), Bobby Previte (drums), and Dave Palmer (bass). While categorized as jazz fusion, the album also incorporates elements of grunge and alternative rock, reflecting the Seattle music scene from which several of its members originated. Ponga (the album) received positive reviews for its innovative sound and the musicians' virtuosity. It remains a notable example of the experimental music scene of the late 1990s.