Satori started in 2005 as a side project for Steve Borth, former saxophonist for

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. The band released '' Savor Every Moment'' in 2005 on

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. Other musicians on the album included other Rx Bandits members

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(guitar, backup vocals),

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(drums), Chris Sheets (trombone), and

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(keyboards) with Borth taking saxophone and lead vocal duties. In June 2006, Borth left Rx Bandits to focus his attention to Satori. With help from friends in the current

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and dub scene, including members of The Soul Captives, The Chris Murray Combo,

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and Westbound Train, Satori has produced two albums.

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