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Larry Coryell Trio

LARRY CORYELL is one of the world's acknowledged guitar masters. He has recorded more than 70 albums over the past 35 years as a bandleader, soloist and 'featured accompanist'. Hailed by his legion of fans as one of "the guitar gods" in the late 1970s and as a "truly Renaissance musician who excels at all styles of playing", he has also been christened as "a true pioneer of rock- fusion" by the New York Times, and dubbed "the Godfather of Fusion" by Dan Ouellette of Down Beat Magazine.

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Born in Galveston, Texas, Larry tried his hand at a number of instruments before settling on the guitar. He credits Chet Atkins, Chuck Berry and (later on) , as his prime influences.

Larry arrived in New York City via Seattle in 1965, and began honing his formidable instrumental skill as the basis for his musical expression. To master every aspect of the guitar, Larry also studied classical guitar with Leonid Bolotine. After developing the first incarnation of his virtuoso technique Larry played his "first big time job" with Killer Joe Piro. National recognition then came during his tenure with the Quartet in 1967.

The late 60s thru early 70s saw Larry as one of the most in- demand guitarists in Rock, Jazz and all musical genres. During that time Larry was part of Rock's experimentation, and toured with , and was featured in sessions with , , , , and John McLaughlin. Through the albums produced during this period, Larry Coryell emerged as a profound music prophet who merged Rock, Jazz, Eastern modes and scales and free-form improv flashing Classical riffs.

In 1974 Larry formed The 11th House , the most popular and successful Fusion band of its time, which included his friend and colleague . After The 11th House disbanded, Larry was signed by Clive Davis for , where he made a series of solo albums, followed by a direct-to-disc recording with the Brecker Brothers.

Larry Coryell's recordings and live concert performances have run the gamut from clubs large and small, and concert venues large and small from the 1980s thru today. A regular headliner at the Blue Note and Birdland in New York City, Catalina's in L.A., in Washington DC and DownUnder in London, Larry is also no stranger to the huge open-air music festivals in the FarEast, Europe, Brazil. His appearance at London's Barbican in recent years sold-out so quickly, the addition of an extra show the following evening was required.

In 1997, Larry's publishing and management was taken on by Judith Baldwin's Aradia Group in NYC. The result has been many new opportunities for Larry and his catalog in films, TV , recording and much more.

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Going back to his former alma mater , the University of Washington, Larry has brought his knowledge and professional technique to top-level music students in recent years, adding to his stature as "one who can DO, as well as teach" already established by his 2 hard-cover books on the subject published by Miller-Freeman.

The Hal Leonard Corporation just released a retrospective print folio of Larry's own compositions, with works representing the full span of his 35 years-and-counting as a professional musician, composer and innovator.

Larry has designed and is spokesman for his own professional line of guitars made by Cort. He also endorses Sibelius Music Software.

The most recent recordings Larry has done are available from HighNote ("Cedars Of Avalon"), ("The 3 Guitars" - which Larry made with John Abercrombe & Badi Asaad) and Favored Nations("Tricycles"). The future holds many more releases on Steve Vai's Favored Nations label due to Larry's recent 'meeting of the spirits' with the label's owner.

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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 and style is both distinctive and versatile and his musical contributions incomparable. With three platinum & three gold albums to his credit, Mark has recorded with the likes of the Group, , Arcadia, Roger Daltry and Joan Osborne; performed with the Orchestra, Marianne Faithful, , John McGlaughlin and Sophie B. Hawkins and has added his musical prowess to such movies and television shows as; Aladdin, The Color Of Money, A Chorus Line, NBC Sports, ABC’s All My Children, CNN/Headline News and numerous award winning television commercials.

Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Mark began his musical studies on the trumpet at the age of 10, mainly through the influence of his father who was an avid player. He continued to play the trumpet through high school in jazz bands, R&B groups, the high school orchestra and started playing bass at age 16. He enrolled in the School of Music under the direction of and studied privately with the late, great whose influence remains with him to this day. “When I heard Jaco play it made me aware of what could be done on the electric bass, particularly with regard to grooving and soloing - - Jaco just made me aware of another way of thinking about the bass and music.”

While in Florida Mark formed a band with fellow University of Miami students; (keyboards), Hiram Bullock (Guitar), Billy Bowker (Drums) and Phyllis Hyman (vocals). They came to New York in 1976 and soon afterward, Mark hooked up with , Deodato and David Sanborn. Mark’s notoriety was gaining and he quickly caught the eye of U of Miami School mate, Pat Metheny - joining the group in 1977. It was through this association that Mark would team up with Metheny drummer, and go on to form the group Elements. To this day, Elements is one of the most highly acclaimed experimental contemporary jazz groups in the world.

The band has recorded over eight full length albums and have

Representative and Booking: Hans J. Batschauer | Hasenbergsteige 20 | D-70178 Stuttgart Phone: +49-711-6 15 90 68 | [email protected] - 4 - Larry Coryell Trio toured in over twenty-seven countries. Their uncompromising live sound continues to be on the forefront of the jazz music scene. While Mark continues to work with Elements and hold down the chair in the Gil Evans Orchestra (a position he has held for over thirteen years), his solo projects represent a more personal side of his musical makeup.

His solo debut, Mosaic () delved into adventurous territory on his exotic custom-made eight and ten string basses - - painting beautiful soundscapes over multi- layered musical textures. His follow up LP, Touch of Light ( GRP Records) displayed another facet of Mark’s creativity. Touch of Light featuring; Danny Gottlieb (drums), Clifford Carter (keyboards) and (sax) proved to be more upbeat and aggressive further exploring the sound of his arsenal of basses (30 at last count). In 1993 Mark signed with Bluemoon Records and released the highly anticipated album, Beyond Words which again featured; Gottlieb, Carter and Evans. It also introduced to the American music scene famed Brazilian guitarist, whose bossa nova style and melodic compositions would take the music in a new direction.

Mark not only continues his recording and touring efforts which recently included studio performances with Joan Osborne, Michael Franks, Rory Block, Marianne Faithful, and tours with; Elements, Bill Evans and Marianne Faithful, but his passion and visionary approach to contemporary jazz music has led him to the creation of his independent record label, Wavetone Records. He brings his twenty years of performing, recording and producing experience to this new label, dedicated to providing an outlet for creative music projects. To-date Wavetone has released to critical appraise four albums; Elements, Far East Volume I and II, Elements Untold Stories, Egan’s, Mosaic , Finger Painting and the most recent release, Jeff Ciampa, Signs of Life. In addition, Mark has realized his dream with the completion of is own state-of-the-art recording studio, Electric Fields, designed by the highly acclaimed acoustical architect John Storyk. Electric Fields is equipped with a 40-track digital recording system and an array of vintage sound processing gear. Projects already in production include Mark’s solo project, guitarist Jeff Ciampa Trio and Element’s long awaited studio album.

Mark continues to explore new sound territories through his extraordinary recording, composing and touring activities. His successful efforts as a musician, producer and label manager keep him on the forefront of the contemporary music scene.

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Paul Wertico Born in , Illinois on January 5, 1953, started playing drums at the age of 12 and became a professional by the age of 15. Self- taught on the drumset, he developed his unique musical concept by listening not only to jazz and rock, but to a variety of musical styles from all over the world. He then applied elements of these styles to his drumming in a melodic, as well as a rhythmic fashion. His playing has been compared to that of "an Impressionist painter", while he has also been described as "an inspired madman" and "a restless innovator". Paul was voted "Fusion Drummer Of The Year" in the 1997 DRUM! Magazine Reader's Poll, and placed in the top five in the"Electric Jazz" category of Modern Drummer Magazine's 1997 & 1998 Reader's Polls.

In 1983, Paul became a member of the . During that time he won seven Grammy Awards with the PMG: three for Best Performance: "First Circle" - 1984, " (Talking)" - 1987, and "Letter From Home" - 1989; three for Best Contemporary Jazz Performance: "" - 1993, "We Live Here" - 1995, and "Imaginary Day" - 1998; one for Best Rock Instrumental Performance: "Roots Of Coincidence" - 1998; as well as a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Performance: "Follow Me" - 1998. He also played on Pat Metheny's Grammy winning solo project: "Secret Story" - 1992. Paul played on the Group's videos "More Travels" and "We Live Here - Live In Japan 1995", and on Pat Metheny's "Secret Story - LIVE" video. He also played with Pat on the score and soundtrack for the movie "The Falcon and the Snowman", which included the hit song "" featuring David Bowie; and on the score to the movie "Twice In A Lifetime". In February 1986, Paul joined Pat Metheny, , and Ernie Watts in Argentina for a week of critically acclaimed engagements, and the summer of 1988 saw a revival of the 'Special Quartet' with performances in California, Japan, and Hong Kong. During 1993, Paul and his wife, Barbara Unger- Wertico, toured together as members of Pat's 'Secret Story' band, performing in 18 countries around the world. In October

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1997, the Pat Metheny Group released their latest recording entitled "Imaginary Day". Paul left the PMG in February of 2001.

When not on the road, Paul resides in the Chicagoland area where he is engaged in many creative activities:

His involvement with "Word Jazz" creator Ken Nordine includes playing drums and percussion and doing drum programming for a number of Ken's radio shows for National Public Radio and for five of Ken's recordings: "Triple Talk", "Grandson Of Word Jazz", "Ear Package", "Upper Limbo" and "Transparent Mask".

He co-led and recorded an album with the critically acclaimed avant-garde trio 'Spontaneous Composition', and continues to co-lead the enigmatic group 'Earwax Control', which won NARAS's "ORA" (Outrageous Recording Award) in 1990 for the song "Dogshit Blues". He also produced 'Earwax Control's' second release, a CD entitled "2 LIVE" for the Naim Audio label.

He co-leads the free spirited band 'Trio New'; and leads five other highly adventurous and unique groups: Paul Wertico's 'Strapagander', Paul Wertico's 'Quintet Thing', the Paul Wertico Group, Paul Wertico's Wicked Sics, and the Paul Wertico Trio, which released a live CD entitled "Live In Warsaw!" in 1998 and a studio CD entitled "Don't Be Scared Anymore".

He keeps a busy schedule as a freelance artist (playing with both local and internationally known jazz artists); a studio musician (playing drums and percussion on countless jingles); a session player (playing drums and percussion on scores of record dates).

He is involved in playing on and/or producing a number of new albums of Chicagoland artists, including guitarist John Moulder's CDs "Awakening" and "Through The Open Door"; trumpet player Bobby Lewis' five CDs: "Inside This Song", "Passion Flower", "Here I Go Again", "Flugel Gourmet" and "Just Havin' Some Fun"; and vocalist 's four CD's: "Close Your Eyes" (which received a Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Performance - 1995), "The Messenger" (which received a Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Performance - 1997), "This Time It's Love" (which received a Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Performance - 1998) and "Man In The Air" (which received a Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Performance - 2003).

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He programs drum parts for a writing team that includes his wife, Barbara, and noted songwriter/singer Jim Peterik. Together, they have written songs for groups such as the Doobie Brothers and Mecca.

In addition, Paul was also elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the Chicago Chapter of NARAS (The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences). Hailed as "one of the most musical and well-rounded drummers in music today", Paul's versatility has enabled him to appear in a wide variety of musical settings such as:

> Playing on hit acid jazz records with folk/soul singer Terry Callier > Playing big-band charts with writer/arranger Nelson Riddle > Playing funk R&B jazz with pianist > Playing on an award winning blues-rock album with singer/guitarist Ellen McIlwaine (in a trio with bassist Jack Bruce) > Playing new adult contemporary fusion-jazz with the group Special EFX > Playing on a recording of African-based music with ethnomusicologist Paul Berliner and KUDU > Backing up a variety of touring acts: from R&B groups like the Drifters, Little Anthony, the Coasters, the Shirrelles, Mary Wells, to singer Rosemary Clooney, to comedy acts such as Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers > Playing traditional "hot" jazz with the Memphis Nighthawks.

Paul's drumming can be heard on the Paul Winter album, "Earth: Voices Of A Planet", which won a Grammy nomination in 1990 for Best New Age Performance. He recorded three albums with the Simon & Bard Group, and has recorded albums with Paul Winter alumni Eugene Friesen and Paul Halley, as well as ex- violinist . Paul also played for and appeared in the movie "The Babe". To date, he has performed in all 50 states in the U.S. as well as 40 countries around the world.

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Discography Larry Coryell

Year Title Label

1967 Free Spirit ABC (Import) 1969 Coryell Vanguard 1969 Lady Coryell Vanguard 1971 Fairyland Mega 1971 One Way 1971 Live at the Vanguard 1972 Offering Vanguard 1972 Introducing Larry Coryell & The 11th House Vanguard 1973 The Great Escape Vanguard 1974 At Montreux (1974) [live] Vanguard 1974 Restful Mind Vanguard 1974 Level One Arista 1974 Spaces Vanguard 1975 Vanguard 1975 The Other Side of Larry Coryell Vanguard 1976 Aspects Arista 1976 Arista 1976 Twin House Atlantic 1976 Two For The Road Arista 1977 Back Together Again Atlantic 1977 Live In Europe LC 1978 Difference Egg 1978 Standing Ovation Mood 1978 European Impressions [live] Arista 1978 Tributaries Mood 1978 Better Than Live Direct 1978 Splendid Elektra 1979 Return Vanguard 1979 Free Smile Arista 1981 Bolero Evidence 1982 Larry Coryell - Michael Urbaniak Duo Keynote 1982 Larry Coryell Bolero 1983 A Quiet Day In Spring Steeple Chase 1984 Coming Home Muse 1984 Just Like Being Born Flying Fish 1984 L' Oiseau De Feu (Firebird)/Petrouchka Phillips 1985 Equipoise Muse 1985 Together 1986 Le Sacre du Printemps Phillips 1987 Muse 1989 American Odyssey DRG 1989 32 Jazz

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1989 Shining Hour Muse 1990 Coryell Plays Ravel & Gershwin Soundscreen 1990 Dragon Gate Shanachi 1991 Twelve Frets to One Octave Shanachi 1992 Live From Bahia 1992 Rhino 1993 Fallen Angel CTI 1994 I'll Be Over You CTI 1996 Sketches of Coryell Shanachi 1997 Spaces Revisited Shanachi 1998 Cause and Effect Tone Center 1999 Monk, 'Trane, Miles & Me High Note 2000 Coryells Cheski 2000 High Note 2001 Inner Urge High Note 2001 Count's Jam Band Reunion Tone Center 2002 Moonlight Whispers Our World 2002 Cedars of Avalon High Note 2002 Bird Fingers Universe 2002 Inner City Blues Past Perfect 2002 Live from Bahia Past Perfect 2003 The Power Trio: Live in Chicago High Note 2003 Shining Hour Savoy Jazz 2004 Tricycles Favored Nations 2004 Bolero/Scheherazade Phillips

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