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The first poly-free guitar player. The most interesting of the decade.
Steve Lacy (soprano saxophonist extrordinare) Paris, France 1984
Wedgle, who has played on two Grammy-nominated jazz albums (Rare
Silk and The Antidote) and is one of the premier players in the region.
Bill Reed The Colorado Springs Gazzette 2004
Barry Wedgle has again shifted expectations, and has produced one of
his most important musical statements to date. Paradise#1014 Nick
Lea Jazzviews web site 2004
Jazz guitarist Barry Wedgle has wondered the globe in his quest to
forge a solo style unlike any other.
Nancy Motsumoto, The Magazine, Tokyo, Japan, Dec, 88.
Barry Wedgle has a rare combination of many styles. From a
European tour with Sam Rivers, Steve McCraven and Steve Niel.
Roveretto Daily, Roveretto, Italy 1983
A guitarist of illuminating solos.
Loic Chaveau, Montpelier, France 1983
Improvisations (Exit Records). When two highly tecnhical guitar-
noodlers decide to sit down with a laptop and a couple of mikes to
improvise, the results might serve for posterity's sake and little else -
especially if they've never met. But when said noodlers are microtonalist
Neil Haverstick and flamenco/jazz ace Barry Wedgle, it's a collision
course of two distictive and exciting styleswell worth documenting.- La
Briola Westword magazines best cd's of 2004
Strange and iridescent. Acoustic Spanish jazz guitar strung
between a boudin (drum) and a egil (3 string gypsy violin)
with shamanic vocals and throat singing intermixed - this
incredible CD is beyond description and very, very good. Country and
Eastern review, Exit Records #1006 Brett Simpson 2004
Veteran Barry Wedgle puts his own twist on the guitar combo session
format by concentrating on acoustic rather than electric guitar. The
acoustic gives his sound a human urgency that's a welcome contrast to
the glibness of so many mainstream electric guitarists., Paradise
review Exit Records #1014 David Dupont 2004
Paradise, 2004 Guitarist Barry Wedgle has toured the world
extensively, playing with everyone from Harry Belafonte to Steve Lacy.
He was reared on Hendrix but eventually moved on to jazz and actually
toured for a spell playing flamenco. Paradise finds Wedgle playing with
veteran jazz musicians, most notably, drum master Billy Hart, who has
performed with the best, from McCoy Tyner to Herbie Hancock. Wedgle
plays a classical guitar throughout. His compositions range from darkly
ethereal -- Love Life and the title track bring to mind mid sixties Wayne
Shorter -- to Monkesque. The opening riffs of Dumpling are
humorously dissonant and playful. The melody, played in unison, then in
harmony by Wedgle and saxophonist George Garzone, jaunts, jabs and
teases. What follows is an experimental, loose, and enjoyable jam. Good
fun. © Chip O'Brien 'Minor Seventh-Short takes'
Barry Wedgle Discography
Kake
Exit Records #1009
Barry Wedgle-Composer, Guitar
& Charrango
Jerry Granelli-Drums
Phil Sparks-Bass
Jim Peluso-Drums
Titos Sampa-Congas
Fly McClard-Tenor Saxophone &
Horn Arrangement
Geoff Lee-Piano
Collin Walcott-Tabla
Jay Clayton-Voice
Paul McCandless-Oboe
Glen Nitta-Alto Saxophone
Mark Harris-Tenor Saxophone
Rick Jones-Trumpet
Walter Dawkins-Tenor Saxophone
Beth Winter-Choir
Chandricka Fernandez-Choir
Cara McMillen-Choir
Bob Burnham-Engineer & Producer
Brad Smith-Engineer & Producer
Recorded in Denver, Colorado in 1982.
The Rendezvous
Exit Records #1001
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Steve Lacy-soprano saxophone
USA/France/Japan
Recorded in Paris, France, 1994
The Antidote
Barry Wedgle Octet
(Nominated for a Grammy1995)
Capri Records #74044-2/USA
Featuring;
Russell Bizzett-drums
Ira Nepus-trombone
Jim Seeley-trumpet
Kim Stone-bass
Jeff Collela-piano
Mike Nelson-saxophone
& Nick LeFleur Arranger
Engineer: Bob Burnham; Recorded in Hollywood, CA, USA 1990
In Your Dreams
Exit Records #1007
Barry Wedgle-Composer, Vocals & Guitar
Kim Stone-Bass & Producer
Anne Kennedy-Vocals
Christian Teele-Drums
Steve Barta-Piano
Bryant Jones-Keyboard
Greg Adams-Keyboard
Doug Grow-Vocals
Dave VanVliet-Keyboard
Bob Mocarsky-Keyboard
Keith Oxman-
Tenor Saxophone
Chris Lawson-Trumpet
Chuck Schneider-
Tenor Saxophone
Brad Upton-Trumpet
Pam Powers-Violin
Crystal Bliss Brandl- Djembe,
Djun Djun & Shakers
2000
Virgo
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Shigeo Sugiyama-bass
M.A. Records, Japan M010A (CD)/Japan
Recorded in Matsumoto, Japan 1989
SAN SOUCI
Exit Records #1002
Barry Wedgle-composer & guitar
George Coleman-tenor saxophone
Steve Lacy-soprano saxophone
Mark Thompson-Keyboards
Brice Wassy-Drums
Rammond Doumbe-Bass
Felix Saba-Lecco- Drums
Noel Ekwabi-Bass
Biboul Darouiche-Percussion
Bob Drewry- String Arrangement
John Spindler-Violin
Alberto Ramirez- keyboards & mixing
Dave Zinno-Bass
Flavia DeMello-Vocal Percussion
Chandricka Fernandez-Voical
Beth Winter-Vocal
Cara McMillen-Vocal
J. F. Kellner-Engineer
Recorded in Paris, France, Boulder, Colorado & Cali, Colombia
1994
Love Can See
(Nominated for a Grammy)
Barry Wedgle
Tokuma Japan TKCB-30133 (CD)/Japan
Featuring;
Russell Bizzett-drums
Jeff Colella-piano
Ira Nepus-trombone
Jim Seeley-trumpet
Kim Stone-bass
Engineer: Bob Burnham
Recorded in Hollywood, CA, USA,
1990
Gemini
Exit Records #1018
Bruce Arnold-electric guitar
Barry Wedgle--classical guitar
Darkness Publishing BMI
Recorded in NYC
2004
New Weave
Rare Silk
(Nominated fro a Grammy)
Polygram Records #810-028-1y-1
(Cassette, LP, CD)/USA, Europe, Japan
Featuring;
Gary Bartz-saxophone
Michael Brecker-saxophone
Randy Brecker-trumpet
Eric Gunnison-piano
Recorded at Caribou Ranch, Colorado, USA
1991
Country and Eastern
Exit Records #1006
Bob Amacher-Boudin
Andre Mongosh-Tuvan throat singer & egil
Barry Wedgle-Guitar
Vera Sazhena -Voice
Recorded in Moscow, Russia
2001
Futurities 1&2
(5 stars in Down Beat Mag.)
Steve Lacy-saxophone
Hat Art Records (CD) #6031, 6032/USA, Europe, Japan
Featuring;
George Lewis-trombone
Oliver Johnson-drums
& Jean-Jaques Avenel-bass
Recorded at IRCAM Studio
Centre George Pompidou, Paris, France,
1985
This Girl Charito
(Barry Wedgle wrote the hit tune 'Nights of Love')
Crown Records PAS#1005 (CD)/Japan
Featuring; Noriki-piano & arranger
Recorded in Tokyo, Japan, 1989
Christmas Carols
Barry Wedgle-guitars
Exit Records#1019
Recorded at Exit Records Studios
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2005
BBK
Exit Records #1005
Barry Altschul-drums
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Kim Stone-bass
Recorded in Manitou Springs,
Colorado at Kim Stone Studios
2002
Boro
Rolling Club Band
Tokuma Japan #30uc-468(CD)/Japan
Featuring; Shigeo Sugiyama-bass
Recorded at Mt. Fuji, Japan,
1989
Rossport
Source Music SBCD #906/USA
Featuring; Kim Stone-bass
Bob Rebholts-flute
Recorded in Colorado Springs, CO, USA
1989
Barry Wedgle Trio
Exit Records #1007
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Eric Von Essen-bass
Russel Bizzett-drums
Wayne Peet-engineer
Kilzone Studio-studio
1995
Cheyenne
Doug Grow
Lake George Records CR02/USA
Featuring; Kim Stone-bass
Recorded in Manitou Springs, CO, USA
1983
Art Sound Orchestra
OTHER WORLDS
Exit Records # 1003
Mike Ellis-Composer-Soprano-
Saxophone-Musical Director
Matthew Russell-Composer-
Flutes & Percussion
Brice Wassy-Composer-Drums-
Musical Director
Nicolas Genest-Trumpet
Jean-Michel Couchet-Alto Sax
Bradley Wheeler-Alto Saxophone
Avram Fefer-Tenor Saxophone
Bobby Rangell-Tenor Saxophone
Daniel Casimir-Trombone
Jean-Francois Kellner-Guitar
Mark Sims-Trombone
Paolo Pondy-Guitar
Norbert Lucarain-Vibraphone
John Silverman-Bass
Barry Wedgle-Guitar
Noel Ekwabi-Bass
Ravy Magnifique-Percussion
Arnold Moueza-Percussion
Francois Theberge-arranger
Phillip Brandt-engineer
Recorded in Paris, France
1992
The Steve Lacy Trio
Steve Lacy
Volcanic Records
Featuring; Jean-Jaques Avenel-bass
Recorded in Lyon, France
1986
7 Outlaws
Etienne Rolin
Erol Records #7001/ France
Featuring;
Glen Farris-trombone
Jean-Jaques Avenel-bass
Oliver Johnson-drums
Recorded in Anguleme, France
1986
Jazz Electrique
Exit Records #1012
Ian Dixson-trumpet
Claudia Phillips-vocal
Mark Thompson-keyboards
Mike Ellis-soprano saxophone
Tom Alexander-saxophones
Stefan Rougier-drums
Terry Fossemalle-bass
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Mathew Russell-drum programmer
Recorded in Paris & Tokyo
1990 thru 1993
Another Trane Ride
Exit Records #1022
Barry Wedgle-guitars
Compositions by John Coletrane
Recorded at Exit Records Studios
Colorado Springs Colorado
2005
What Else is New
Mike Ellis
Pan Alpha Records #1-7-28016/ Japan
Featuring;
John Betsch-drums
Jean-Jaques Avenel-bass
Bobby Few-piano
Recorded in Paris, France
1986
Magic Night
Chastang Sylvester Sexteto
CFE Records JS136/Espania
Featuring; Tony Moreno-drums
Recorded in Madrid, Spain
1984
Visions
Jerry Granelli
Excalibur Records/USA
Featuring;
Fly McCard-Sax's
Phil Sparks-bass
Excalaber Records
North Star Studios
Recorded in Boulder, CO, USA
1977
20th Century Classacal Music
Improvisations
Exit Records #1017
Neil Haverstick-guitars
Barry Wedgle-electric guitars
Recorded at Exit Records Studios
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2004
Angelic
Paul Pino
Pablo Records/USA
Featuring:
Paul Pino-trumpet
Carolin Rich-vocal
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Bruno Carr-drums
Phil Sparks-bass
Recorded in Denver, CO, USA
1979
Syzygy
Jim Nolet-violin
featuring;
Tim Hagans-trumpet
Cathexis Records #93-0006-2/ USA
Recorded in New York City, NY, USA
1998
Paradise
Exit Records #1014
Barry Wedgle-composer & guitar
George Garzone-tenor saxophone
Santi Debriano-bass
Billy Hart-drums
Daniel Moreno-Percussion
David Baker-engineer
Mike Ellis-producer
Recorded in Sound on Sound Studios NYC
2002
Shaman Dance
Mike Ellis-saxophone
featuring;
Bolot Bairyshev-throat singer
Andre Mongush-throat singer
Tatiana Komova-vocal
Gregory Voskoboynik-cello
Tatiana Mikheeva-vocsl
Dimitry Cheglakov
Andrei Razin-pian
Nokolai Vintskevich-saxophone
Danel Moreno-percussion
Bob Amacher-percussion
Typhe Records
#DM-80054 J26
Recorded in Moscow, Russia
2002
Through the Eyes of a Child
Kim Ciara
Neurotic Dancer Records #1001
Brad Easton-reeds & flute
Ken Janzen-keys
Brandy Herbert-guitar
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Kim Ciara-bass
Mark Smith-drums
Colorado Springs, Co.
2005
Samui Surpise
Art of Life Records
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Norman King--tenor sax
Recorded at Samui Sight and sound studios
Koe Samui Thailand
David Donald-engineer
2008
Singin'
Exit Records #1030
1.WHAT ARE YOU DOING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE 3:35 (Recorded
in NYC 2011)
vocals by Sinne Eeg
music by Michel LeGrand
2.MY FUNNY VALINTINE 6:27 (recorded in Tokyo Japan 1989)
vocals and piano by Jay McGovern
music by Rogers and Hart
3.THE PEACOCKS 6:28 (recorded in NYC 2010)
guitar by Barry Wedgle
music by Jimmy Rowles
4.NIGHTS OF LOVE 5:04 (recorded in Tokyo Japan 1989)
vocals by Charito
music and lyrics by Barry Wedgle
5.CLOSE YOR EYES 3:06 (recorded in Shanghai China 2007)
vocals by Sinne Eeg
music and lyrics by Bernice Petkerey
6.FALLING IN LOVE WITH LOVE 4:15 (recorded in Tokyo Japan 1989)
vocals and piano by Jay McGovern
music by Rogers and Hart
7.ON THE DAY YOU LEAVE 4:38 (recorded in Colorado 2004)
vocals by Crystal Bliss and Max Wedgle
music by Marty Robbins
8.THESE FOOLISH THINGS 3:39 (recorded in Shanghai China 2007)
vocals by Sinne Eeg
music by J. Strachey & H. Link
9.AFTERMATH 5:48 (recorded in Moscow Russia 2001)
vocals by Anna
music by S. Wedgle & B. Wedgle
10.SPANISH HARLEM 2:50 (recorded in NYC 2011)
vocals by Flavia de Mellow
music by B. Wedgle & F. de Mellow
11.IN YOUR DREAMS 4:42 (recorded in Tokyo Japan 1989)
vocals by Julia
music by B. Wedgle & M. Nguyen
These are recordings of the female voice with guitar in many different
settings from duets to full rhythm section and up to 50 piece string
orchestra . Some of them came out on obscure record labels but most
were never released until now. Some songs come from old salvaged
masters and some are very professionally recorded but the songs
speak for themselves. A lot of the musicians names were never known
to me and by putting this out I hope they will come forward so that we
can give them credit. I hope you like it. B.W.
Special thanks to Russell Bizzett (Dr. #7), Kimet Stone (Bass #7), Mike
Ellis (Producer#9), The Moscow Film Orchestra Conducted by Sergei
Scripka (#9) , Yuri Pagiba (Piano #9), Sergei Ostromouhov (Dr. #9),
Grisha Voskoboynik (Bass#9), King Records, Exit Records, Shigeo
Sugiyama (Bass & Cellos #11), Kume (Dr. # 11), Makoto Tereshita
(Piano #11), Noriki (Arr. #4), Crown Records, Kenny Inaoka, Ren in
Shanghai, all of the musicians, Lyrisists and Vocalists. Release March
2011
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/barrywedgle
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Exit Records #1030
Musicians;
Russell Bizzett-drums #1,4,8,12,13,14,16,17 (R. Bizzett's drums
recorded by Lynn Hedegard)
Kim Stone-contra bass #1, electric bass #4
Armando Barreta- Bass #2,5,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,16,17
Sato Takashi- oriental instruments #5,13
Bob Mocarsky-keyboards #1
Ernesto Sandoval-drums & percussion #2,3,5,7,9,10,11
Andre Mongoush-egil and voice #3 (produced by Mike Ellis in Moscow
Russia)
Ric Frank-flute #14
Sylvain Leroux-plastic flute #8
Ernesto Sandoval-trumpet #7
B. Wedgle-guitars all songs, contra bass #5,7,9,12,15 & keyboards
#3,4,6,9,12,13,15,17
We recorded this record mostly by send files to each other via emails
and drop boxes so it took a long time to get things together but we were
able to communicate musically over long distances and make an
international record from our home bases. I never tried this before. It
was a lot of fun. Much of the work I could do from my bed thanks to
modern technology. I'd like to thank all the people involved for doing
such a supreme job and I hope you like it.
B.W.
Drummer Russell Bizzett in San Diego California, Bob Mocarsky in Hong
Kong, China, Kimit Henry Stone in Colorado, Takashi Sato in Tokyo,
Armando Barreta in the Dominican Republic, Andre Mongoush-Moscow
Russia, Ernesto Sandoval Honduras ,Rick Frank, Barry Wedgle-Sylvain
Leroux-NYC
NYC 2011
DREAMSCAPE
EXIT RECORDS #1032
This album is a combination of a quartet from Moscow Russia and duet
guitar pieces playing John Coletrane songs recorded in Colorado
Springs Colorado at my home then.
The Russian recordings feature
Andre Mongush-egil and voice (Tuvan Throat Singer)
Vera Sazhena- voice
Bob Amacher-Boudin drum
and my self on flamenco guitar. I was on tour with another project all
over Russia and I met these very unique musicians. Unique in their
originality and unusually Bob and Vera are Shamans in the literal sense.
They practce Shamanism as a way of life. Andre is aTuvan from in and
around Kazil, Tuva form a family of sheep herders. It was explained to
me that Tuvans are nomads and the have summer and winter homes
where they move yjier gomisile which happens to be a yurt which is
moved as American indians moved thier teepees with the seasons. I felt
in very good company in the recording studio surrounded be two
shamans and a Tuvan. Bob arranged the studio and the engineer wasn't
very good so I had to do a lot of work to improve the sound and it is still
not ideal to my ears but I feel it is such a special event that it needed
documenting. B. W.