Atlas Maior creates original music that combines elements of progressive jazz, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Indian music traditions. Band members Joshua Thomson (alto saxophone, flutes) and Josh Peters (oud, lavta) create a unique sound that balances intimate moments of sincerity with powerful melodies and incendiary rhythmic passages. Bolstered by a top-notch rhythm section, Atlas Maior writes original melodies exploring Middle Eastern modality called maqamat, as well as harmonic progressions found in American jazz. The group composes with a wide variety of rhythms and incorporates traditional percussion instruments including the Indian tablas, Middle Eastern dumbek, and Peruvian cajón.

As an ensemble, Atlas Maior has released five studio albums and has opened for internationally acclaimed artists including Kaki King, Vieux Farka Toure, and Tal National. Come see this multicultural explosion of music in the intimate Studio Theatre on October 23.