Levitate Band

Jorge Faustmann, acoustic guitar
Fred Malouf, synth guitar
Marty Honda, upright bass and electric violin

"Levitate" performs all original music composed by the band members. The band features an eclectic combination of organic, acoustic finger-style guitar melded with electronic synth guitar, upright bass, and electric violin.

"Levitate" is led by guitarist/composer Jorge Faustmann. Jorge is a self-taught guitarist who has produced 6 albums and has composed over 70 original songs. His music is influenced by flamenco guitarists from his Spanish heritage as well as many great jazz, bossa nova and rock musicians.

Also on guitar is Fred Malouf, who is a Berklee College of Music graduate and has been playing guitar for over 30 years. He has performed in diverse musical settings with improvisation being the central component.

Holding up both the top and bottom ends of the group is Marty Honda on upright bass and electric violin. Marty brings to the group his wide range of musical influences from numerous jazz artists as well as late 60's rock groups and classical composers.

​Please contact Jorge Faustmann at (650) 814-5211 or [email protected] if you want to learn more about the band.