Red Snapper are a British
instrumental band founded in London in 1993 by Ali Friend (double bass), Richard Thair (drums), and David Ayers (guitar). The three core members are also joined by various guest musicians and vocalists on different
records. According to
music journalist, Jason Ankeny (
Allmusic) "the British
acid jazz trio were notable for their pioneering synthesis of
acoustic instruments and
electronic textures".