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The Cell Theory live in Cleveland Oh (L Maestro Out-takes) 8/09

Nigel — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:25:51 +0000

At a reunion gig of their abstract hip-hip group “L Maestro Presents”, backing band “The Cell Theory” which features Taylor McFerrin on beat box and keyboards, Jason Fraticelli on upright bass, and Nigel Sifantus on drums were in top form. These are out-takes from the video “L Maestro Presents live at the Grog Shop” which also features mc’s Jubei and K.B. When the video was shot by a willing audience member, it turned out a lot of what he captured was not really the whole L Maestro Presents band but instead was a bunch of the instrumental jams by “the Cell Theory.” this video might as well be entitled “Jason and Nigel go bananas” because we go pretty much off the hook.

The Cell Theory @the Blue Note "Altered States"

Nigel — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:57:35 +0000

In the midst of moving, I haven’t been able to post any of the new stuff I have been working on, but I did come across this gem from a Cell Theory Show with Taylor McFerrin and Jason Fraticelli at the Blue Note a couple of years ago. This song, at the time called “Altered States” later was rearranged and became the title track to our EP which came out last year “Memory is Energy” (and is available on iTunes). About 3 minutes into this song we get into this deep Pink Floyd/DJ Shadow thing which was a classic performance.
Now that the move is nearly over, I have some new stuff that will really blow your mind. But for now enjoy!

Cell Theory at Prospect Park

Nigel — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:25:17 +0000

This is a video of the highlights of a show we did last summer at the Prospect park Band Shell opening for Medeski Martin and Wood. Mark Ribot was also on the bill. What a killin’ event!

The Cell Theory live at the Blue Note

Nigel — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 04:46:17 +0000

Drum solo at the Blue Note

Nigel — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 03:58:32 +0000

Here is a video of a drum solo of mine during a Cell Theory performance at the famed Blue Note jazz club in downtown NYC in March of ’05. I was using a setup at the time running Ableton live on my mac, triggering short and long samples on which I soloed over the top using the acoustic kit. I was using the house kit which actually got a great kick drum sound.

Grandfather Ridiculous live at Tribeka

Nigel — Thu, 15 May 2003 04:08:35 +0000