The Joints are an instrumental post-jazz quintet based out of Boulder, Colorado. Founded in January of 2011 by keyboardist/composer Brandon Sullivan, the group is comprised of bassist Jean-Luc Davis, saxophonist Danny Meyer, drummer Josh Moore, and trumpeter Ryan Sullivan with Brandon on Fender Rhodes. The beginnings of the band happened soon after Brandon returned to the Denver area in 2008. He met Jean-Luc Davis, and the two began playing with drummer Josh Moore. They were soon joined by Brandon's brother, Ryan, and saxophone phenom Danny Meyer. This high energy band has been deemed one of the most 'accessible' ensembles performing today. Greg Harris (Greg Harris Vibe Quintet and The Future Jazz Project) raves that The Joints "act as a cohesive unit, all listening to each other and valuing individual contribution to create a oneness in sound. And the brothers in the band clearly have a connection that helps solidify the vision and sound for the music." They are focused on making music that represents an artistic vision, rather than following the rules of a particular genre or scene. While rooted in the improvisational realm of jazz, the group pushes for a much heavier sound, typically not found in the genre. They explore more complex forms and harmonic structures that link many different influences of the band, including Hip-Hop, Jazz, Post Rock, and Neo-Soul. The listener can instantly identify with the group's groove-based tendencies, high energy level, and on-stage personality. "Their hearts, personalities, and soul come directly through." The Joints released their debut album, "Ink Freethinker", in December of 2011. The Joints songbook is 100% original compositions, contributed from all members of the group. Each member is a noted musician and educator, helping to further the art of music by handing it down to the next generation. The Joints strive to reach a wide variety of people with their music. Impressive individual resumes, coupled with an intense passion for creating a different kind of music, led to the formation and continued success of The Joints.