David Pajo, originally from Kentucky, is formerly of the group Slint. In the decade following Slint's breakup, he toured with Stereolab, Royal Trux, King Kong, Palace, and Will Oldham, expanding his musical reach by playing bass as well as guitar, piano, congas, and drums. Pajo joined the Chicago outfit Tortoise in 1996. He is currently a member of the band Papa M (previously known as Aerial M) and continues to work with them while in Zwan.