Lars-Erik Larson is a drummer and composer based in St. Paul, MN. His group MANCRUSH features Bryan Nichols on keyboard, Brandon Wozniak on tenor saxophone, and Zacc Harris on guitar, and crafts an intentionally sparse musical landscape. As a composer, Larson attempts to bring a similar musical aesthetic as that of folk music and minimalism into jazz, with simple harmonies, strong melodies, and a commitment to a sparse musical aesthetic.