San Francisco quintet Crime In Choir was an instrumental progressive rock band. Founded in 2000, Crime In Choir released their previous full-length releases on Frenetic Records (2004's The Hoop) and Omnibus (2002's self-titled debut), respectively. The band's third full-length, Trumpery Metier, was recorded by Tim Green, and is their first release for Gold Standard Labs. The band includes two original members of At the Drive-In, guitarist Jarrett Wrenn and bassist Kenny Hopper.
On September 13, 2007, Crime in Choir performed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art accompanied by light projections by visual artist, Anthony McCall.
Crime in Choir's fourth release, "Gift Givers" was released on 22 January 2009 on Kill Shaman Records - their previous label (Gold Standard Labs) closed its doors in October 2007.
Current members
Kenny Hopper - Rhodes piano, bass guitar
Jesse Reiner - synthesizers (Moog and analog) Jarrett Wrenn - electric guitar, baritone guitar Warren Huegel - drums Matt Waters - saxophone Jonathan Skaggs - bass guitar Tim Green - Guitar
Former members
Zach Hill - drums
Ian Hill - drums
Carson McWhirter - bass, electric guitar, keyboards
Jeff Hunt - bass, Dan Electro baritone guitar
Jay Pellicci - Drums
Discography
Crime in Choir — 2002 (Omnibus) The Hoop — 2004 (Frenetic) 2005 (Moorworks, Japan) Trumpery Metier — 2006 (Gold Standard Labs) Gift Givers - 2009 (Kill Shaman)
