Today, The Greyboy Allstars unveil "Boxes," the third and final single from their highly anticipated album Grab Bag: 2007-2023, set for release on November 22. This nine-track collection, curated from the band’s archives, spans 16 years of rare and unreleased material, including an instrumental soul-jazz take on Michael Jackson’s "The Way You Make Me Feel." With Grab Bag, The Greyboy Allstars continue their legacy as pioneers of West Coast boogaloo, blending jazz, funk, and soul in their unique style.
Founding member and keyboardist Robert Walter shares insight on the new single: “Boxes is my attempt at writing a Wayne Shorter-style tune. It has a long form with chord changes, allowing us to collectively improvise with the shape of the song as a road map. It’s a modern take on jazz techniques from the 1960s.” The track offers listeners a glimpse into the band’s creative process, highlighting their skillful balance between structure and improvisation.
For those interested in exploring the full album before its release, promo downloads and streams are available upon request. The band is also offering interviews to provide more behind-the-scenes stories and insights on the making of Grab Bag: 2007-2023.
About The Greyboy Allstars
Formed in San Diego under the influence of DJ Greyboy's rare groove-inspired label, The Greyboy Allstars quickly established themselves as ambassadors of funk-infused jazz. Over the past three decades, they have expanded their sound and cemented their status as modern music “Allstars.” Outside the band, each member has cultivated an impressive individual career:
- Michael Andrews (Elgin Park) has composed scores for acclaimed films and series like Donnie Darko and Freaks & Geeks, with his latest project being the animated documentary Piece by Piece, a LEGO-inspired retelling of Pharrell Williams’ life.
- Robert Walter tours regularly with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd and Phish’s Mike Gordon while leading his own group, 20th Congress.
- Karl Denson balances leading his own Tiny Universe and KD3 trio while touring as a saxophonist for The Rolling Stones.
- Chris Stillwell and Aaron Redfield, the band’s rhythm section, bring their versatility to recordings by pop and hip-hop icons such as Elton John, Sia, CeeLo, and Charli XCX.
The Greyboy Allstars – Grab Bag: 2007-2023 Track Listing:
Slip The Grip
Watch Out Gail
Speed Freak
Boxes
San Diegogo
LLL
Suadela
The Way You Make Me Feel
Pixie Stick
Grab Bag: 2007-2023 will be available on LP and digital formats. Pre-orders are available now.
THE GREYBOY ALLSTARS
Tour Dates
11/8 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
11/9 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater
11/21 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley
11/22 - Oakland, CA - The New Parish
11/23 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
11/29 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up
11/30 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up
2/7 - Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room
