Bob Giles is an artist who has an
extensive background in both the visual arts and music. He
has performed music with the guitar and flute in the San
Francisco Bay area for 20 years with such diverse groups as
Orison (Celtic & Classical), Campana (Venezuelan), Yassir
Chadly (Morrocan), Ngoc Lam Trio (Vietnamese), Ultra Gypsy
(Middle-Eastern dance ensemble), Bay Area singer Ayumi
Perry, Kora player Daniel Berkman, and with virtuoso
guitarist Jack Gates (Jazz and World Music).
Inside the Marble Zoo is music written by
Bob Giles. It features solo guitar pieces and other tunes
are accompanied with solos by guitarist Jack Gates.
Beautiful drumming is provided by Christopher Gamper and
hand drums by Tobias Roberson. Cynthia Lohr does a lovely
vocal on one track. Recorded by former Miles Davis guitarist
Garth Webber, who also plays a ghostly guitar behind one
tune. Jack and Garth both play bass on various pieces.