Sokoband, formerly known as Soko, is a jazz fusion duo, featuring pianist Michael Sokolowski and bassist Houston Ross.
The group formed as a trio in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991, with Sokolowski, Ross, and drummer John Gilmore.
The group performed live for several years, then released their first studio album, In November Sunlight, in 1996.
[2] In 1997, Gilmore left the group, however Sokolowski and Ross remained close and continued performing together.
The band was not happy with the musical execution or production of the 1996 release, and wanted to present more definitive realizations of the compositions.