Jamie Saft (piano, organs, analog synthesis, bass and guitar, steel guitars) is a native of Queens, New York. Since returning to New York in 1993, Saft's stylistic versatility, multi-instrumentalist capabilities, and production skills have been featured with the Beastie Boys, Bad Brains, the B-52's, Laurie Anderson, John Zorn, Antony and the Johnsons, Donovan, and scores of other artists. Saft is a mainstay of the downtown scene and a member of bands such as The Beta Popes, Whoopie Pie, Swami LatePlate, The Shakers and Bakers, Kalashnikov, Pramrod Sexena, The Spanish Donkey, and John Zorn's Electric Masada and the Dreamers. Saft leads the groundbreaking New Zion Trio and is a founding member of the Kingston Yard collective. Saft has also composed a number of original film scores and music for television. Recent films scored include the Oscar nominated film "Murderball", Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner "God Grew Tired Of Us", HBO documentary "Dear Talula", and Indy sensation "Monogomy." Saft has also contributed score music for Nickelodeon, MTV, CBS, the NFL, The History Channel, CNN, and A&E.