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**Bio: The Album Leaf** Founded in 1999 by songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jimmy LaValle, The Album Leaf has established itself as a soft-spoken innovator in the music scene. Initially a solo studio project, it evolved into a full-fledged live band, following LaValle's work with the influential San Diego instrumental group Tristeza. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of music—including German Ambient/Psych bands like Can, Cluster, and Harmonia, as well as traditional mariachi, electronic music, and Brian Eno—The Album Leaf is known for its willingness to think outside the box. The band's early releases, An Orchestrated Rise To Fall (1999) and One Day I’ll Be On Time (2001), showcased a blend of field recordings, Rhodes piano, and mature songwriting, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Their exposure grew significantly after touring with Icelandic band Sigur Rós in the US, leading LaValle to fully commit to The Album Leaf after leaving Tristeza. With acclaimed albums like Seal Beach (2003) and In A Safe Place (2004), The Album Leaf has continued to gain influence, releasing additional full-lengths and collaborating with artists such as Bright Eyes and Mark Kozelek. The band's music has been featured in popular TV shows like Scandal, Sons of Anarchy, and Suits. In 2016, The Album Leaf released Between Waves, their sixth studio album and first

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