Home » Search Center » Results: Mark O'Leary

Results for "Mark O'Leary"

Advanced search options

263

News: Website

Irish Guitarist Mark O'Leary, In His Own Words, at AAJ

Irish Guitarist Mark O'Leary, In His Own Words, at AAJ

Irish guitarist Mark O'Leary emerged on the global improvised music scene in the last few years, pushing his bold vision and broad scope of musicality through constantly-changing collaborations. O'Leary can cross easily between genres, from progressive, synth-laden rock and seventies fusion to free jazz and abstract soundscapes. The guitarist's encyclopedic interests and remarkable prolificacy are amongst ...

883

Article: In the Artist's Own Words

Mark O'Leary: Plucking the Flower

Read "Mark O'Leary: Plucking the Flower" reviewed by Eyal Hareuveni


Irish guitarist Mark O'Leary emerged on the global improvised music scene in the last few years, pushing his bold vision and broad scope of musicality through constantly-changing collaborations. O'Leary can cross easily between genres, from progressive, synth-laden rock and seventies fusion to free jazz and abstract soundscapes.The guitarist's encyclopedic interests and remarkable prolificacy are ...

373

Article: Album Review

Mark O'Leary & Sunny Murray: Ode To Albert Ayler

Read "Ode To Albert Ayler" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


The digital download-only Ode To Albert Ayler captures gifted Irish guitarist Mark O'Leary improvising with free-jazz and former Albert Ayler and Cecil Taylor drummer Sunny Murray during a 2002 studio session. Here, O'Leary delves into free-form jazz shaded music at the onset of his recording career, prior to his extensive recording projects for Leo Records and ...

255

Article: Album Review

Mark O'Leary: St Fin Barre's

Read "St Fin Barre's" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


This trio outing, recorded live with no rehearsals at St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Cork City, Ireland, would signify a new chapter in Irish guitarist Mark O'Leary's rapidly expanding discography. However, the session took place in 2002 featuring Norwegian keyboardist Stale Storlokken performing on church organ and drummer/percussionist Stein Inge Braekhus. On a side note, the session ...

411

Article: Album Review

Mark O'Leary / Kenny Wollensen / Jamie Saft: The Synth Show

Read "The Synth Show" reviewed by Kurt Gottschalk


Irish guitarist Mark O'Leary has built a nice relationship with Leo Records over the last few years, having recorded for the label with Mat Maneri, Matthew Shipp, Eyvind Kang, Uri Caine, Steve Swallow and others. O'Leary seems to favor the trio setting and enjoys throwing himself into new contexts. His ninth Leo release, The Synth Show, ...

Album

Zemlya

Label: Leo Records
Released: 2008
Track listing: Zemlya; Vashon; Impish; Story of Iceland pt 2; Karyobia; Sorcery; Kith and kin; Meekong Delta Blues; Anorak.

Album

St Fin Barre's

Label: W.E.R.F.
Released: 2008

Album

Signs

Label: FMR Records
Released: 2008
Track listing: 01. Tilt; 02. Falling; 03. Skrakk; 04. Signs; 05. Want To Know A Secret; 06. Bye For A While; 07. Headphase.

Album

The Synth Show

Label: W.E.R.F.
Released: 2008

Album

Ellipses

Label: FMR Records
Released: 2008
Track listing: Ellipses; Maskerade; Theme from Jack Johnson.


Engage

Contest Giveaways
Enter our latest contest giveaway sponsored by Ota Records
Polls & Surveys
Vote for your favorite musicians and participate in our brief surveys.

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.