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Marc Wagnon: Earth Is a Cruel Master
by AAJ Italy Staff
La musica fusion sa ancora essere elegante e interessante, se affidata ad interpreti ricchi di fantasia, di competenza e di passione. Marc Wagnon è un vibrafonista dotato di tecnica sopraffina, capace di guidare questo quartetto con chiare direttive progettuali, prendendo possesso anche della parte percussiva e delle tastiere (usate comunque in modo parco). Sono con lui l'ottimo chitarrista elettrico Van Manakas (che ricordiamo nei lontani anni settanta alla corte di Gil Evans) e i due bassisti Leo Traversa e Danny ...
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by John Barron
It took multi-instrumentalist Mark Wagnon an entire year to record and mix Earth is a Cruel Master, an engaging collection of original jazz-rock grooves with whirlwind melodic themes and robust improvisations. Known primarily as a vibraphonist, the New York-based Wagnon also plays drums, marimba, keyboards and various percussion instruments throughout the recording. Aided by guitarist Van Manakas, electric bassist Leo Traversa and, on a couple of tunes, upright bassist Danny Stone, the disc has the raw sound of a live ...
Continue ReadingMarc Wagnon: An Afterthought
by Glenn Astarita
Many of us have been anticipating the reissue on CD of Swiss vibraphonist Marc Wagnon's late 80's LP titled, Shadowlines. Wagnon, a member of the much beloved New York prog-rock/modern jazz outfit 'Dr. Nerve', along with the powerhouse prog/fusion band Tunnels and a lengthy tenure with the infamous 'Brand X' has done the modern jazz community a favor by reissuing this gem. Here, Wagnon enlists the audacious talents of trumpeter, Dave Douglas, saxophonist Bob Malach, Dr. Nerve guitarist Nick Didkowsky, ...
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by Glenn Astarita
Many of us have been anticipating the reissue on CD of Swiss vibraphonist Marc Wagnon's late 80's LP titled, Shadowlines. Wagnon, a member of the much beloved New York prog-rock/modern jazz outfit 'Dr. Nerve', along with the powerhouse prog/fusion band Tunnels and a lengthy tenure with the infamous 'Brand X' has done the modern jazz community a favor by reissuing this gem. Here, Wagnon enlists the audacious talents of trumpeter, Dave Douglas, saxophonist Bob Malach, Dr. Nerve guitarist Nick Didkowsky, ...
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