One Alternative

ONE ALTERNATIVE is a unique music ensemble that has persevered through many mutations  of the musical landscape since 1983. The secret of this long lifespan is the group's ongoing  dedication to make the best instrumental music possible while not being deterred by ever changing trends. The sound of ONE ALTERNATIVE can be best described as an "acoustic fusion"; blending the  compositional form of classical music with the spontaneity of jazz, rock and folk styles.The  resulting mixture is a vibrant and joyful listening experience. 

ONE ALTERNATIVE has shared the stage with such diverse artists as Oregon, Renaissance,  Spyro Gyra, Bill Bruford, Billy Cobham, Larry Coryell and the Dixie Dregs among others. A  total of eight albums have been released with the most recent in 2017 titled Twilight. 

Through the years ONE ALTERNATIVE has seen various personnel and instrument changes.  Bass guitar and drums were permanently added in the early 2000's. In 2018 the thought came to  mind that the violin would work well replacing the second guitar. The addition of violinist Dana  Allaband to the lineup helped transform the essence of ONE ALTERNATIVE into something completely new. The group's music has been reworked for the quintet and the result is an even  more realized sound!