Michael Manring, Trey Gunn: Live in M​é​rida by 3Below - incoming

1. Relamparia (Arreola) 04:37
2. Mamadou's Mercedes (Arreola) 05:32
3. Versos (Arreola) 03:53 video
4. Hard Winds (Gunn) 04:26
5. Forest Floor (Gunn, Arreola) 01:30
6. Big Fungus (Manring) 04:32
7. Lake of Ice (Gunn) 05:41
8. Lake of Fire (Gunn 03:09
9. The World Is Everything That Is The Case (Manring) 04:20
10.

Monkey Businessman (Manring) 07:09
11. Culpa (Arreola) 04:30
12. Area (arr. Arreola, Pina) 04:22
about 3Below features three extended range instruments played by Michael Manring (Jaco Pastorius alumni, creator of the Hyperbass), Trey Gunn (Warr Guitarist with King Crimson), Alonso Arreola (Mexican bassist, writer and poet).
Their latest release, "Live in Mérida”, was recorded on November 5, 2023 at the Palacio del La Música de Mérida in the Yucatan in Mexico. During this performance, they were joined by special guest Emmanuel Pina on the oud.
3Below began in a small but significant way when Arreola and Gunn, along with Gunn’s daughter Harper, traveled across Mali and The Dogon in West Africa in 2012. They took their baritone ukuleles with them hoping to touch base with local musicians. Mali is known for its deep musical traditions and by the third day they had found their way in: go into each small village and ask for lessons from the local master drummer or ngoni player (African string instrument). This led to a string of lessons and playing sessions with a variety of musicians from Bamako, Séguo, Mopti, Djenne and throughout the Dogon where they ended up participating in a late night festival and jam session with the king and queen of Begnemato.
These experiences and the musical languages they learned...
credits
released November 11, 2024
Alonso Arreola: Percussive Electroacoustic Electric Basses
Trey Gunn: Warr Guitar, Baritone Ukulele
Michael Manring: Fretless Basses, Caxixi Shaker
Emmanuel Pina: Oud
- - - Live Sound: Nelson Sánchez
Staff: Carlos Jiménez, Cachi Zazueta
Road Manager: Tania Martínez Baca
Photo Cover: Rodrigo Lemus
Cover Art: Mayra Díaz, César Benítez
Package design: A.J. Chippero
Mixed by Trey Gunn at 7d Studios
- - - Michael Manring uses Zon bass guitars, Markbass amplifiers, Bartolini pickups, D'Addario strings and UE in-ear monitors.
Alonso Arreola uses Kings of Groove straps, Fortaleza strings, Morans cables, Yamaha and Taylor basses and Markbass amplifiers.
Trey Gunn uses Warr Guitars and Ukulele by Pimentel Guitars.
- - - Special thanks to: Marión Díaz, Bistrot Marión, Luis Heredia, Donovan Montiel, Marcelino López, Gerardo Castmu, Alejandro Zúñiga, Maleck Rashid, Adele Urban, Esmeralda Castilla, Andrés Chan, Palacio de la Música de Mérida, Chema Arreola, Igor Lozada, Karla Zapata, Universidad de Guadalajara, Teatro Diana, Talía Chavira, Foro La Paz, Alberto Castillo and Joe Mendelson.

Trey Gunn,Pat Mastelotto,Markus Reuter: T1 - Contact Information by Tu-Ner incoming CD

From the kitchen of the original King Crimson RnD fraKctal units, please let us welcome the new incarnation of tu-NER.
https://tu-ner7d.bandcamp.com/album/t1-contact-information-two-disc-set

Picture, if you will, a sonic tapestry woven by three extraordinary talents, brought together to create a musical journey unlike any other. Enter the realm of Tu-Ner, a new band formed by the convergence of drumming virtuoso Pat Mastelotto, touch guitar maestro Markus Reuter, and the visionary Warr guitarist Trey Gunn. Together, they craft a harmonious blend of rhythms and melodies that transcend the boundaries of genre and transport listeners to uncharted territories of audio exploration. With their collective mastery, Tu-Ner offers an auditory experience that defies expectations, taking you on an otherworldly voyage through intricate compositions and mesmerizing soundscapes. Prepare to enter a dimension of musical artistry where innovation meets transcendence. Welcome to the realm of Tu-Ner – where the boundaries of sound and imagination intertwine in perfect harmony.


trey:GUNN – Trey Gunn, the extraordinary Warr guitarist and musician, has left an indelible mark on the world of progressive music. Renowned for his virtuosic talent, he has graced the stages alongside legendary acts such as King Crimson, Brian Eno, David Sylvan, Happy Rhodes, Puscifer, and Tool, contributing his unique blend of mesmerizing melodies and innovative playing. As the founder of the esteemed 7D Media record label, Gunn continues to be a guiding force in curating exceptional musical experiences. Trey Gunn’s visionary artistry and unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound make him a true luminary in the realm of progressive music.


pat:MASTELOTTO – Very rarely does a drummer go on to forge the most successful career on the demise of their former hit band. Phil Collins and Dave Grohl have managed it, and so too has Pat Mastelotto, a self taught drummer from Northern California, who has also been involved with pushing the envelope of electronic drumming. Pat has spent a lifetime jumping genres from pop, to prog, to electronica to world music with – among others – Mr. Mister, XTC, David Sylvian, The Rembrandts, Kimmo Pohjonen, and for the last 25 years with King Crimson and Stick Men.


markus:REUTER – Markus Reuter is a composer, guitarist, and producer. He began his musical journey as a composer before delving into Robert. Fripp’s Guitar Craft, mastering the Chapman Stick, and eventually transitioning to the U8 Touch Guitar. Reuter has released numerous solo albums and has collaborated extensively with various musicians. He holds a prominent position in the experimental band Anchor and Burden and forms the duo Tuner with Pat. Additionally, he was a member of Europa String Choir and has worked alongside notable artists such as Gary Husband, Robert Rich, J. Peter Schwalm, Mark Wingfield, and many others. Reuter’s versatility is evident through his involvement in Devin Townsend’s touring band. Notably, he also performs in power trios including Stick Men with Pat and Tony Levin, TRUCE with Asaf Sirkis and Fabio Trentini, and Markus Reuter/Tim Motzer/Kenny Grohowski.
2023 TOUR DATES exclusively booked by MoonJune Music August 14 - Piermont, NY (The Turning Point) August 15 - Allentown, PA (Rodale Room, Allentown Symphony Hall) August 17 - Hudson Falls, NY (Strand Theater) August 19 - Rochester, NY (Loving Cup) August 20 - Buffalo, NY (Mohawk Place) August 22 - Cleveland, OH (Beachland Ballroom) August 23 - Detroit, MI (Joy Manor Westland) August 24 - Milwaukee, WI (Shank Hall) August 25 - Indianapolis, IN (Irving Theater) August 26 - Chicago, IL (Reggies Rock Club) August 27 - Benton Harbor, M (The Livery) August 29 - Columbus, OH (Woodlands Tavern) August 30 - Cincinnati, OH (The Ludlow Garage) August 31 - Asheville, NC (The Grey Eagle) September 1 - Charlotte, NC (The Milestone) September 2 - Chapel Hill, NC (Storybook Farm) November 29 - Brno, Czech Republic (The Crimson Marathon at SONO Music Club) November 30 - Prague, Czech Republic (The Crimson Marathon at Archa Theatre)

Trey Gunn, Michael Cozzi: The Security Project Feat. King Crimson, Shriekback and Peter Gabriel Members To Tour In Support of New Live Album

The Security Project Feat. King Crimson, Shriekback and Peter Gabriel Members To Tour In Support of New Live Album

"Seattle, WA - The Security Project, featuring members of King Crimson, Shriekback and Peter Gabriel's original band bring the genre-less masterpieces of Peter Gabriel into the 21st Century on their new live album “Live 1”. Seattle-based Trey Gunn and Michael Cozzi join esteemed drummer Jerry Marotta and NY keyboardist David Jameson to harness the core of these songs. Added to the pedigree of these players is the voice of Brian Cummins, whose interpretations add haunting authenticity to the immaculate arrangements.

These live recordings are a first – no one has dared take on Peter Gabriel's material at this level before!

Jerry Marotta says: “Peter was always great at setting the table for us as musicians; he always got us started with great ideas… As we were creating SECURITY we had no idea we were making something so unique… I’m proud that with Security Project we’re able to deliver the deepest of those songs, and do it with real conviction — playing them live.”

Marotta and Gunn first met when recording “The First Day” with David Sylvian and Robert Fripp in Woodstock, NY. Their friendship and musical partnership eventually led to The Security Project.

Says Trey, “This material is ridiculously special. Of course, Peter is a special artist. But the material on his first few records, especially the 3rd and 4th ones, are productions with no peer. The Security Project can really play these epic pieces. We bring the same level of detailed precision to arrangements that are present in the originals. And then some. We not only play some of the pieces authentically we also take many pieces and put our own twist on them. 'Here Comes The Flood' and our melding of 'Games Without Frontiers' with 'Of These, Hope' from 'The Last Temptation of Christ' soundtrack are just two examples.”

Track listing
1. Lay Your Hands
2. I Don’t Remember
3. No Self Control
4. The Family & Fishing Net
5. I Have The Touch
6. Intruder
7. The Rhythm Of The Heat
8. San Jacinto
9. Games Without Frontiers / Of These, Hope
10. Here Comes The Flood
11. Back in NYC
12. Biko

Featuring:
Jerry Marotta – Drums & Percussion, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocal (tr.11 – Back in NYC)
Trey Gunn – Touch Guitar, Backing Vocals
Brian Cummins – Lead Vocals
Michael Cozzi – Guitar, Backing Vocals
David Jameson – Keyboards, Eigenharp

Jerry Marotta
Drummer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Producer Jerry Marotta has recorded and toured with Peter Gabriel, The Indigo Girls, Hall and Oates, Tears For Fears, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, Trey Gunn, Cher, 10,000 Maniacs, David Sylvian, Robert Fripp, Robbie Robertson, Ani DiFranco, Suzanne Vega, Sarah McLachlan, Tony Levin, Todd Rundgren, Los Lobos, and Stevie Nicks, to name only a few. Through his extensive touring experience and performances on hundreds of albums Jerry has worked with many of the greatest artists in the world. His unique musical skills have graced myriad movie soundtracks, video games, TV shows, and percussion software over the past 4 decades.
www.jerrymarotta.com
www.dreamlandrecording.com

Trey Gunn
A native Texan who resides in Seattle, Gunn is known for the unusual 10-string touch guitar that he plays. From the blistering live recordings at the Royal Albert Hall in London with David Sylvian and Robert Fripp (“Damage”, Virgin Records) to ten years recording and touring with King Crimson – a group many contend as the most aggressively, adventurous rock band of all time – Gunn is associated with a constant stream of cutting edges projects. Gunn has toured and/or recorded with TOOL, John Paul Jones, Maynard J. Keenan's “Puscifer”, Vernon Reid, Azam Ali, David Hykes of the Harmonic Choir and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree. He currently runs his own media label (7d Media) while dividing his time between solo work; his projects TU, KTU, The Security Project, 3Below and Quodia; film/TV scoring and coaching musicians in the creative process.
www.treygunn.com
www.7dmedia.com

Michael Cozzi
Originally from Wales & London, Cozzi got his start in the mid 80's as the guitarist for the group Shriekback which had the pleasure of touring with “Simple Minds” “INXS” and “Peter Gabriel”. In the early 90's, Cozzi joined “Sky Cries Mary” with whom he co wrote 5 albums and toured extensively. During this time Cozzi opened up his recording studio “Moscozzi Studio” where he co-wrote and produced the last two SCM albums “Here and Now” and “Small Town”. He has written and produced music for bands, films, commercials, and video games, which led to him meeting and working with Trey Gunn. Two years ago Trey asked Cozzi if he knew of a guitarist for The Security Project, Cozzi put his hand up like a kid in the classroom and said “me me me”.
http://www.moscozzistudio.com/

Brian Cummins
Brian has toured all over Europe with The Carpet Crawlers and with Mick Pointer's Marillion. When originally approached about The Security Project he thought it was a joke. “Play with Jerry Marotta and Trey Gunn? And performing some of my favorite music in the world? Come on!” Once it became clear to Brian this was no joke, he was on the first plane to Woodstock.”

David Jameson
Keyboardist/Eigenharpist David Jameson began his music career in the late 1970's – the heyday of powerful keyboard players. He spent several years touring with Time Machine and then left the music scene for a career at IBM after completing a PHD in Computer Science at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. At IBM, Jameson created and managed the Computer Music Research group and was elected to the prestigious IBM Academy of Technology. David left IBM to found Digiportal Software and Deskew Technologies that develops the acclaimed Scorecerer sheet music manager application for the iPad. He also designs MaxMSP applications and libraries for live performance and for the Eigenharp – an electronic hybrid instrument akin to a computerized bassoon that features heavily in The Security Project shows. In addition to working with The Security Project, David also performs with Beyond The Wall.

The Security Project tour dates:
May 18 - Seattle WA - Columbia City Theatre
May 19 - Seattle WA - Columbia City Theatre
May 20 - Portland OR - Alberta Rose Theatre
May 21 - Eugene OR - Cozmic
May 24 - Santa Cruz CA - D Quixote Music Hall (Openers: Walker Brothers)
May 25 - San Francisco CA - The Social Hall (Openers Amy X and Barry Cleveland)
May 28 - LOS ANGELES CA - The Whittier Center (Opener: Alex Machacek)
May 29 - San Diego/Ramona CA - Ramona Main Stage

Here's what's being said about The Security Project:

“A Scary Good Show!” – Progression Magazine

“Sound as good — at times maybe better — than even Gabriel nowadays.”– Time Out, NYC

“King Crimson’s Trey Gunn brilliantly injects a wicked warp to Gabriel’s melodic weave.”– G.A.S. Online

“TSP are a mind-blowing amalgam of disparate musical brilliance!” – Gabriel Researcher/Lilywhite Leigh

“Peter Gabriel wrote some of the finest most profound songs of his generation. The Security Project brings them to life with an authenticity that goes beyond mimicking the original recordings. They find the emotional core.” – Glenn Hughes

After the release of The Security Projects new live album and forthcoming West Coast tour, in the fall (October/November) the band will release a second CD of recordings (Live 2+, which is more live tracks combined with some studio tracks). They will then embark on a tour of the Mid-West and East Coast of the USA.

To purchase:
https://securityproject.bandcamp.com/album/live-1

Official website:
http://securityprojectband.com/

Greg Howe,Eddie Jobson: Ultimate Zero-Live double CD

Eddie Jobson (keyboards and electric violin); John Wetton ( vocals, bass and acoustic guitar); Tony Levin (Stick Bass); Greg Howe (Guitar); Trey Gunn (touch guitar) Ric Fierabracci (bass);Simon Phillips (Drums); Marco Minnemann (Drums)

Ultimate Zero-Live is a 103-minute collection from U-Z's Poland, Russia and US tours. U-Z deliver an action packed rendition of UK classics from its acclaimed debut, U.K. and Danger Money , also performing Mahavishnu Orchestra's "Awakening," from Inner Mounting Flame .

The album features a range of musical tour de force - John Wetton, Tony Levin and Ric Fierabracci on bass, Greg Howe and Trey Gunn on guitars and the two exceptional drummers - Simon Phillips and Marco Minnemann.
Track Listings1. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Alaska (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
2. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Presto Vivace
3. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] In The Dead Of Night (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
4. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Starless (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
5. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Zero 1 (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
6. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Book of Saturday (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
7. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Zero 2 [Marco] (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
8. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] One More Red Nightmare (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
9. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Caesar's Palace Blues (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
10. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Sahara of Snow Pt.II (LISTEN TO AUDIO)
11. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Zero 3 [Tony]
12. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Red
13. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Zero 4 [Trey]
14. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Awakening
15. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Zero 5 [Eddie] - Ice Festival - Theme of Secrets - Prelude
16. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Carrying No Cross
17. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] The Only Thing She Needs
18. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Nevermore (Ending)
http://www.abstractlogix.com/xcart/product.php?productid=24928

Trey Gunn,Henry Kaiser: Invisible Rays new CD

Henry Kaiser (guitar); Trey Gunn (guitar); Morgan Ågren (zither, drums)

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A fortuitous meeting off the beaten track in Scandinavia has given rise to Invisible Rays, a spontaneous collaboration between two of the most innovative guitarists and one of the most explosive drummers on the planet. Trey Gunn (King Crimson), guitarist/improviser Henry Kaiser (too many famous collaborators to list) and drummer Morgan Agren (Zappa, Bill Laswell) first met at a music education conference in March, 2011 and within days were in the studio together. At once anchored and propelled by Agren's ferociously complex drumming, Invisible Rays soars through phantasmagoric soundscapes shaped and painted by searing electric guitars and raging bass lines. The impact is monumental.
TRACK LISTINGS1. Invisible Rays
2. The Magic Ring Of invisibility
3. Where Is Juan?
4. Secret Handshake With Danger
5. Greatest HIts
6. The Last Guru
7. Take A Bath With Lenin
8. Ghost Red Wires
9. Invisibility Clause
10. Understudy To The Stars
11. An Unusually Nice Hotel

http://www.abstractlogix.com/xcart/product.php?productid=25381

Trey Gunn: The Third Star new CD

Trey Gunn (8 and 12 string Warr Guitars, Chapman Stick); Toyah (Vocal); Alice (Vocal); Serpentine ( Vocal); Bob Muller (Drums, Tabla, Bandir, Percussion, Cluster Flutes); Pat Mastellotto (Drums);

Trey Gunn not only graduated from Chapman stick player to Warr Guitarist on his 1996 CD The Third Star, but being a member of King Crimson for two years also prepared him to drastically improve over his preceding CD, 1993's One Thousand Years. Having mastered the guitar-bass-stick hybrid instrument in the context of the veteran British band, Gunn plays every melody and bassline on The Third Star.

King Crimson leader Robert Fripp's wife, Toyah, leads a cast of three guest vocalists, but the mostly-instrumental disc primarily involves Gunn and drummer/percussionists Bob Muller and Pat Mastelotto (also a 1994 King Crimson addition). Gunn's deep, growling bassline and Far Eastern melodies set the tone on the opening "Dziban," leading into the 7/4-timed "Symbiotic." Gunn performed with the Fripps in the early 1990s with the group Sunday All Over the World, and this track recalls some of that band's post-New Wave angst through Toyah's impassioned, high-pitched vocals. Muller's versatility between a standard drum kit and Indian tablas and bandirs ("Arrakis," "Sirrah") makes The Third Star even harder to categorize.

Vocalist Alice provides the title track with a backward-sounding chant, as Gunn shows the influence of Robert Fripp through soundscape washes and dreamy chords. Mastelotto's two tracks are the most Crimson-esque - especially the looping "Acquiring Canopus" - but Muller proves to be to Gunn's band what the now-electronic drummer is to King Crimson. "Kuma" and "Indiera" are largely acidic duets between Gunn's melodies and bottom and Muller's drum kit and hand drums. The latter also features Serpentine's guttoral screams, ending The Third Star on a deliciously nightmarish note. For his next CD, 2000's The Joy of Molybdenum, Gunn added guitarist Tony Geballe; by 2001 he'd added another Warr Guitarist in Joe Mendelson.

Between the three futuristic string players and Muller's cross-reference of Eastern and Western drumming, the Trey Gunn Band is poised to erase any of the lines still separating musical genres - and The Third Star foretold it all to anyone who would listen. ~ Bill Meredith


1. Dziban
2. Symbiotic
3. Arrakis
4. Sirrah
5. The Third Star
6. Aquiring Canopus
7. Kaffaljidhma
8. Yad Al-Gawza
9. Kuma
10. Indira
11. Demographically Challenged
12. The Fish Are Shimmering Over The Horizon
13. Redder's Gate
14. one minute, a Stone
15. 3x's as Right
16. Gallina
17. measured by the Stars

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Greg Howe,Trey Gunn: Eddie Jobson/UZ/ new CD double live affair!

Eddie Jobson/UZ/Greg Howe/Tony Levin/Simon Phillips/Marco Minnemann: Live ( 2 CD SET - Japan Import)
Live ( 2 CD SET - Japan Import)
Eddie Jobson (keyboards and electric violin); John Wetton ( vocals, bass and acoustic guitar); Tony Levin (Stick Bass); Greg Howe (Guitar); Trey Gunn (touch guitar) Ric Fierabracci (bass);Simon Phillips (Drums); Marco Minnemann (Drums)
Ultimate Zero—Live is a 103-minute collection from U-Z's Poland, Russia and US tours. U-Z deliver an action packed rendition of UK classics from its acclaimed debut, U.K. and Danger Money , also performing Mahavishnu Orchestra's "Awakening," from Inner Mounting Flame .
The album features a range of musical tour de force - John Wetton, Tony Levin and Ric Fierabracci on bass, Greg Howe and Trey Gunn on guitars and the two exceptional drummers - Simon Phillips and Marco Minnemann.


Track Listings
1. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Alaska
2. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Presto Vivace
3. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] In The Dead Of Night
4. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Starless
5. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Zero 1 [Ric]
6. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Book of Saturday
7. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Zero 2 [Marco]
8. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] One More Red Nightmare
9. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Caesar's Palace Blues
10. [Disc 1 (Disc U)] Sahara of Snow Pt.II
11. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Zero 3 [Tony]
12. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Red
13. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Zero 4 [Trey]
14. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Awakening
15. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Zero 5 [Eddie] - Ice Festival - Theme of Secrets - Prelude
16. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Carrying No Cross
17. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] The Only Thing She Needs
18. [Disc 2 (Disc Z)] Nevermore (Ending)
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Trey Gunn: modulator CD feature Marco Minneman

Trey Gunn/Marco Minnemann: Modulator **Shipping May 18

Releasing May 18

Trey Gunn teams up with extreme drummer, Marco Minnemann, for this tour de force of compositions. Modulator is the culmination of working with a live 50 minute drum solo of Minnemann's. Gunn calls this ''the most challenging recording I have ever taken on.'' All the music was composed and produced on the top of this one contiguous drum solo. ''Considering I don't even care for drum soloing, that these pieces have turned out so amazing, is utterly astounding to me,'' Gunn recounts. Touch guitars, basses, ouds, fiddle, wurlitzers, strings and uillean pipes all make an appearance here. These recording prove, without a doubt, the old saying - ''with great restrictions come great creative leaps.'' Buy

News: Seattle Touch-style Guitar Seminar announced

The Seattle Touch-style Guitar Seminar will take place April 16th, 17th & 18th 2010
With Trey Gunn, Paul Edwards, Jim Wright, Randy Strom, Kai Kurosawa and special guests Dave Bunker and Mark Warr. Evening performances with Thom Catts, Paul Edwards, Jim Wright, Randy Strom, Kai Kurosawa and Dino Haak.

For more info contact D. Minoza - seattleseminar@gmail.com

This is a collection of clips and photos from Japan Tap Seminar 2009

Japan Tap Seminar 2010 5/15/10-5/16/10
Japan Tap Seminar : OUTPOST 5/29/10-5/30/10

Visit: http://www.happysad.org/j_tap/

Japan Tap Seminar 2010 (looking back at 2009)

Trey Gunn: is on twitter

Catch up with the tweats here: http://twitter.com/treygunn

Trey Gunn: ktu new cd

KTU featuring Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto: Quiver:

Kimmo Pohjonen (vocals, accordion); Pat Mastelotto, Samuli Kosminen (drum programming).

Finnish accordion daredevil Kimmo Pohjonen joins Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto (of King Crimson) forming KTU (pronounced"K2"). "Quiver" follows their debut "8-Armed Monkey" and features Samuli Kosimen, of Iceland band MuM, and three tracks mixed by Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson. •David Fricke of Rolling Stone calls them "a robust tumult of Northern Lights sparkle, white-wolf guitar wail and rolling knotted thunder." Fricke writes, "When I saw KTU in Europe, they were as powerful and transgressive as the killer King Crimson. Pohjonen is a wonder unto himself: animating his wind song with pedals and processing; attacking the bellow with the ecstatic fury of Jimi Hendrix."

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TRACK LISTINGS

1. Fragile Sun
2. Kataklasm
3. Nano
4. Quiver
5. Purga
6. Womb
7. Wasabi Fields
8. Jacaranda
9. Aorta
10. Miasmaa
11. Snow Reader

Phi Yaan-Zek: marco minneman normalizer II

News:
31-03-2009:

Marco Minnemann's Normalizer II - Phi Yaan Zek

Normalizer II is drum virtuoso Marco Minnemann's new project. This is going to be a series of releases where each featured artist has written and recorded music to a 51 minute drum solo by Marco.

The featured artists in the series include Mike Keneally, John Czajkowski, Trey Gunn, Alex Machacek, Mario Brinkmann, Marco & Phi Yaan Zek.

I am playing most of the keyboards for Phi's version "Dance With The Anima" and I was somewhat involved in the creative process.
Look out for a release soon on the Abstract Logix label.
You can listen to some soundclips here: http://www.myspace.com/phiyaanzek

You can also hear more clips from "Dance With The Anima" playing behind this interesting interview with Phi himself: Interview with Phi Yaan-Zek, Guitarist / Composer.

Phi Yaan-Zek has worked with Marco Minnemann, Bryan Beller, Lalle Larrson, and Bumblefoot. He currently lives near London.

Phi Yaan-Zek Interview

Alex Machacek: ukz, trey gunn

News:
28-02-2009:
Kudos to the fusion impresario... Rich Murray

Modern Drummer magazine contributing writer, Mike Haid conducts an exclusive interview with Marco Minnemann, Trey Gunn and Alex Machacek regarding Marco's Normalizer 2 project. Normalizer 2 is a 52 minute drum solo from Marco that each artist has composed music to.

Normalizer Marco Minnemann Alex Machacek Trey Gunn



Modern Drummer magazine contributing writer, Mike Haid conducts an exclusive interview with Marco Minnemann regarding the new UKZ project featuring founding member Eddie Jobson (keyboards/violin), Trey Gunn (Warr Guitar), Alex Machacek (guitars), Aaron Lippert (vocals) and Marco Minnemann (drums/guitar)

Guitarist Alex Machacek joins Marco and Mike, briefly discussing how Marco got the UKZ gig.

Marco Minnemann UKZ Interview

Alex Machacek: trey gunn join eddie jobson and marco minneman for ukz project

News:
02-01-2009:
Kudos to Rich Murray over at Guitar Channel for spotting the latest news update from UKZ

Rich says:

Behold... a new music video from prog supergroup UKZ's upcoming EP Radiation. UKZ is comprised of Eddie Jobson on keys and violin, Chapman Stick player Trey Gunn, guitarist Alex Machacek, vocalist Aaron Lippert, and drummer Marco Minnemann. The Radiation EP will be released online (iTunes, Napster, etc) on January 6th, followed by a brick-and-mortar retail release in US stores on March 24th.

Don't forget to subscribe to Rich's excellent rss guitar channel blog!

Allan Holdsworth: bozzio, gunn improv jam sessions

News:
12-07-2008:
Kudos to Rich Murray over at guitar channel for spotting the monster bit of guitar news...

"Allan is joining Terry Bozzio for 3 nights improv-jam sessions this November in Tokyo. One time only engagement, and for sure, a dream team for many, having together one of the greatest guitar players of our time and one of the greatest drummers of our time, and who knows what the future would bring. 1/2 set will be improv guitar/drums between Terry and Allan, and the second half would be improv of Allan Holdsworth, Terry Bozzio and two King Crimoson’s alumni, Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn... There will be a UK tour of Allan Holdsworth Band (september 23 - October 4), dates to be announced soon.

Translated web site

Tokyo, November 16 – Terry Bozzio & Billy Cobham (drums duo)(Billy Cobham is touring Japan with his Spectrum, Nov 11-16, and this is an extra treat for fans)
Sendai, November 17 – Terry Bozzio & Tom Koster (drums/keyboards duo)
Fukuoka, November 19 – Terry Bozzio & Tom Koster (drums/keyboards duo)
Hiroshima, November 20 – Terry Bozzio & Tom Koster (drums/keyboards duo)
Tokyo, November 22 – Terry Bozzio & Akira Jimbo (drums duo)
Nagoya, November 25 – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
Osaka, November 26 – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
Tokyo, November 27: 1st set – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
2nd set – Allan Holdsworth with Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
Tokyo, November 28: 1st set – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
2nd set – Allan Holdsworth with Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
Tokyo, November 29: 1st set – Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn
2nd set – Allan Holdsworth with Terry Bozzio with Pat Mastelotto & Trey Gunn

Brian Tarquin: shred zeppelin tribute and guitar masters

News:
19-04-2008:
Check out MySpace web site: http://myspace.com/bohemianproductionsmusic and www.bohemianproductions.net or, for the release information, checkout the release page.

Yeah two cool guitar driven albums “Guitar Masters VOl. 1” and ”Get the Led Out- A tribute to Led Zeppelin.” The Zeppelin album is all instrumental and includes some vintage Jimmy Page tracks. Both are full on incredible tracks done by some amazing players.



TRACK LISTING:
1. B Fingers - John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) featuring Trey Gunn
2. 54-46 Was My Number - Toots & the Maytals featuring Jeff Beck
3. I Wish - Zakk Wylde & Randy Coven
4. Unleash the Beast - Billy Sheehan
5. Hair - Stanley Clarke featuring Joe Satriani
6. Minute Mouse – Steve Morse & Randy Coven
7. Skippy - Allan Holdsworth & David Hines
8. Rumba - Marcus Nand
9. Shenandoah - Will Ray
10. Picture of a Purple Sky - Steve Booke
11. Frankenstein - Doug Stapp
12. The Nag - John Scofield
13. Jack Hammer - Brian Tarquin
14. What Can I Say - Carl Tosten
15. Space Talk - James Ryan
16. Stay With Me - Martin Winch
17. Kruununvuori - Jason Carter
18. Zero Gravity - Doug Doppler



TRACK LISTING:
1. Whole Lotta Love - Chris Mahoney
2. Moby Dick - Randy Coven featuring Leslie West
3. Four Sticks - Howard Hart
4. Dazed & Confused - Brian Tarquin
5. Immigrant Song - Greg Rapaport
6. Kashmir - Martin Winch
7. The Battle Of Evermore - Steve Bingham
8. Black Dog - James Ryan
9. D'yer Mak'er - Larry Van Fleet
10. Babe I'm Gonna Leave You - Hal Lindes
11. Friends - Steve Booke
12. All My Love - Doug Doppler


BONUS TRACKS:
13. Thumping Beat - Jimmy Page
14. ‘Cause I Love You - Jimmy Page
15. Wailing Sounds - Jimmy Page
16. Burn Up - Jimmy Page

Studio videos

Dazed & Confused by Brian Tarquin


Check this video for some cool playing!

Brian Tarquin Live in Dallas



Jack Hammer - Brian Tarquin




BRIAN TARQUIN
Ghost Dance
Digital Release available on iTunes
Release date: August 21, 2007


“Cosmopolitan flair is reminiscent of guitarists Lee Ritenour and Brian Hughes, with a tincture of Steely Dan.” -JAZZIZ Magazine

“Tarquin's delivery, though detailed, remains melodic and never ventures into the abstract. Although his acid jazz is a gentler breed of fusion. Tarquin plays with a fleet-fingered, smooth style which floats across freewheeling pieces…” - JazzTimes

“Tarquin redefines cosmopolitan jazz with an up-to-date sound that continues to expand the smooth jazz genre.” -R&R Magazine

“His debut album, Ghost Dance, introduced audiences to a seamless, guitar-driven blend of jazz, pop and world music.” -SESAC Focus Magazine

Trey Gunn: stick to you tapping gun

News:
23-01-2008:
Trey Gunn tracks to Marco Minnemann's drums. Two takes. Marco and Trey are working together with the group UKZ the new UK!

Trey and Marco



08-01-2008:
Trey Gunn on tour in Poland with TU (+Pat Mastelotto). Charming life of the professional musician. Does a run through of the tricky-bits in 21st Century Schizoid Man by King Crimson.

Trey Gunn - "Schizoid Man" practice session


TU live in Poland #1



16-12-2006:
Lots of video on YouTube, including

Adrian Belew, Trey Gunn and Robert Fripp
king crimson level 5


Rune song origin of water


Sozzle


KTU


20-01-2006:
Quodia, the multimedia band featuring Trey Gunn will be touring the US in February 2006: www.quodia.com
Background:

Trey Gunn, was born in Texas who now resides in Seattle. Hew started his career by playing classical piano and moving on to electric bass, electric and acoustic guitar, keyboards, and now the touch guitar.

His abilities have enabled him to play as a support to Sunday All Over The World, Toni Childs, The Robert Fripp String Quintet, David Sylvian, Vernon Reid, Michael Brook, Eric Johnson, David Hykes of the Harmonic Choir and he has been a member of King Crimson since 1994 King Crimson.

Trey has evolved a new and unique instrument. Built by Mark Warr of Warr guitars. Check out the demonstration video of this 'tapped' instrument which is a 10-string touch guitar with the range of a piano. It can be heard, in depth, on his 2nd, 3rd and now, 4th solo albums: "The Third Star", "Raw Power" and "The Joy of Molybdenum".

Check out his web site for a full biography.
You can also see some videos or hear mp3. You can buy the CD's from amazon