(2-LP set) Grammy award Winning bassist Mark Egan has teamed up with an all-star rhythm section with Shawn Pelton- Drums and Shane Theriot-Guitar. This powerful and elegant musical tapestry bridges contemporary jazz, R&B and Rock roots to create a captivating musical journey exploring highly adventurous interplay and soloing over multi layered orchestrations. The eleven original compositions were recorded at the world acclaimed Power Station New England Studio and are available in both CD, 180gram Vinyl as well as all digital formats. The trio explores a fusion of Jazz, R&B, Rock, Funk and multi-directional ambient grooves with masterful improvisations from some of the most influential contemporary musicians.
Grammy award winning bassist Mark Egan has teamed up with an all-star rhythm section with Shawn Pelton- Drums and Shane Theriot-Guitar. This powerful and elegant musical tapestry bridges contemporary jazz, R&B and Rock roots to create a captivating musical journey exploring highly adventurous interplay and soloing over multi layered orchestrations.
Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb, long time band mates and highly acclaimed rhythm section team, have released a Duo recording, Electric Blue. Drawing from their 49 years of playing experience with such luminaries as Pat Metheny, Sting, Gil Evans, John McGlaughlin, Pat Martino, Larry Coryell and many more, Danny and Mark have created a platform to explore and document their highly creative interplay and improvisational stylings within the universe of drums and bass. Listeners of Contemporary Jazz, Ambient Music, Prog Rock, Fusion and Jam Bands will feel at home with this dynamic recording. 180 gram vinyl.
Contemporary jazz bassist and composer Mark Egan has released his 8th recording as a leader on Waver tone Records in a dynamic trio setting featuring master drummer Danny Gottlieb and brilliant pianist Mitch Forman. While Mark is best known for his work with the Pat Metheny Group, Sting, Joan Osborne, Larry Coryell, Pat Martino and Gil Evans, this recording continues with the trio featuring Marks powerful yet eloquent solo playing as well as his special ability to support and provide creative interplay for the trio. The nine stellar original instrumental compositions contain that rare combination of master musicians and creative soloing from some of the most influential contemporary improvising musicians.
Egan, Latham, Hart -Unit 1 WT8646 Wavetone Records is proud to present "Unit 1", the debut release for this power trio featuring Grammy Award winning bassist Mark Egan, drummer Karl Latham and guitarist John Hart. Embracing jazz, rock, Brazilian, funk and world music sensibilities, Unit 1 takes the listener on a highly improvisational journey creating modern interpretations of jazz Standards. This highly anticipated release features 70+ minutes of pure creative interaction. Featuring: Mark Egan Bass (Pat Metheny, Sting, Gil Evans, Arcadia, Bill Evans, Elements) Karl Latham Drums (Dave Valentine, Dave Samuels, Chuck Loeb, Claudio Roditi, Don Braden) John Hart guitar (Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Jon Hendricks, Chris Potter, Randy Brecker) Jazz Times Review by Scott Albin Unit 1- Mark Egan / Karl Latham / John Hart Unit 1 has been described as a 'jazz-funk power trio,' but it has a certain refinement that precludes bombast or overplaying, thanks to an acute rapport and the refreshingly original arrangements of well-known tunes on this live recording. Guitarist John Hart, an infrequent leader but sideman extraordinaire, gets a chance to shine and makes the most of it, and bassist Mark Egan and drummer Karl Latham more than hold their own, making for a well balanced and always interactive musical flow. These three musicians' past credits are impressively wide ranging, from the Maria Schneider Orchestra, Jack McDuff and James Moody (Hart), to Pat Metheny, Sting, and Gil Evans (Egan), and Johannes Mossinger, Joe Lovano, and Johnny Winter (Latham). The striking music comes from three 2008 performances at the club Bula in Newton, NJ, but has only recently been released on Egan's Wavetone label. Unit 1 should appeal to fans of jazz, funk, blues, and fusion alike. Hart's twangy intro to 'Old Folks' converts into his more fine toned theme and variations probe of the melody, above Egan's occasional vamps and Latham's taut rhythms. Egan's solo is warmly lyrical, and is followed by the guitarist's dazzling, multi-faceted excursion, reminiscent of Mike Stern. A return to the theme only provokes still more breakneck flurries from Hart. The catchy vamp that began it all gets reworked in the end. A distortion laden opening by Hart sets up his unpredictable reading of 'Willow Weep For Me,' with shadings, asides, and rhythms that surprise and entice. Egan's thematic diversion is artfully emphatic. The concluding section finds the trio in the throes of contrapuntal banter, but like pieces of a puzzle fitting perfectly together. Two Thelonious Monk tunes are revitalized. For 'Epistrophy,' Latham's alluring back beat figures and Egan's stalking bass evolve into the theme as envisioned by Hart. The guitarist's solo explores the composition's harmonies and idiosyncrasies with dynamic flair, rocking out passionately in the best jazz-rock tradition. Egan and Latham's supporting rhythms elevate his soaring flight even more, and the bassist and drummer's improvisations are singular examples of their individually vibrant approaches. 'Bemsha Swing' is launched by Latham's jittery rhythms and Egan's fluctuating bass patterns, plus Hart's quick theme acknowledgement, in this overall unique treatment. Hart's ecstatic solo gets down and dirty with the blues, as Latham provides a variety of provocative cymbal colorations.
For his sixth recording as a leader, Grammy winning bassist-composer Mark Egan has assembled a super quartet featuring Bill Evans - sax, Vinnie Colaiuta - drums and Mitch Forman - keyboards. The eleven song, 60+ minutes of contemporary supercharged jazz, features Mark's fluid melodic and groove bass style along with outstanding performances by Evans, Colaiuta and Forman. The result is one of Egan's strongest recordings to date and a must hear for all followers of progressive jazz.
From spacey mood music to some funkier sounds on this fine outing, electric bassist Mark Egan is joined by Bill Evans - sax, Steve Khan - guitar, Danny Gottlieb - drums, Clifford Carter - keyboards, Featuring Brazilian guitarist - Toninho Horta formerly a member of Milton Nascimento's band, Manolo Badrena - percussion and Don Alias - percussion. Reissue now remastered with new artwork.
The new release from legendary contemporary jazz bassist, composer and producer Mark Egan is an all-star trio recording featuring guitarist John Abercrombie and former Pat Methany Group bandmate and Elements co-founder Danny Gottlieb on drums. This tour de force super trio showcases Mark, who is considered by many to be one of the world's leading bassists, performing highly interactive original compositions. This incredible 2 CD set contains that rare combination of 16 stellar compositions, first rate musicianship and virtuoso solos from one of the most influential contemporary jazz improvising musicians in history. AS WE SPEAK is an important recording of our time and an absolute must for any creative music listener.
Renowned bassist Mark Egan is considered to be one of the most respected and in-demand electric bassists on the music scene today. His unique fretless bass sound & style is both distinctive & versatile, and his musical contributions with such greats as the Pat Metheny Group, Sting, Joan Osborne & Gil Evans are incomparable. This contemporary jazz album features saxophonist Bill Evans, Clifford Carter, Danny Gottlieb, Lew Soloff, Jeff Ciampa, Jon Werking & David Charles.
