PRESS RELEASE
Los Angeles, CA - One of the most amazing
collection of jazz-fusion and progressive rock legends ever to assemble
on one CD has happened with the new release by The Fusion Syndicate,
available October 16, 2012 on Purple Pyramid Records. Brought together
by multi-instrumentalist, producer Billy Sherwood (Yes, CIRCA:), who
gave us the fascinating release by the Prog Collective earlier this
year. Now, Billy has produced, recorded and written tracks for a new
jazz-rock-fusion supergroup of musical virtuosos – The Fusion Syndicate!
Featuring! Rick Wakeman, Jerry Goodman, Nik Turner, Jimmy Haslip, Steve
Stevens, Jordan Rudess, Mel Collins, Billy Cobham, Jay Beckenstein,
Billy Sheehan, Gavin Harrison, David Sancious, Larry Coryell, Derek
Sherinian, Eric Marienthal, Chester Thompson, Steve Morse, Jim Beard,
Randy Brecker, Percy Jones, John Etheridge, Tony Kaye, Chad Wackerman,
Steve Hillage, Scott Kinsey, Theo Travis, Justin Chancellor and Asaf
Sirkis – Produced by Billy Sherwood
“When I was asked to write/produce a fusion record I jumped at the
chance. I've always had a deep love of Jazz and Fusion music having
grown up listening to Weather Report, Return To Forever, the Mahavishnu
Orchestra among many others in the genre. The record has become a
musical dream team, including some of the world's most renowned players
in the field. The music reflects a time when virtuosity was the standard
and incredible musicianship was the order of the day. Each artist
sharing their talent and skill, blending it all into a bigger musical
picture, creating an amazing expression of unity and purpose. I'm
honored to be a part of it all and I thank all the artists who joined me
on this journey, they have all lifted the music to a higher level.” -
Billy Sherwood, producer
Tracks include:
Random Acts Of Science – Rick Wakeman (Yes), Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu
Orchestra), Nik Turner (Hawkwind), Jimmy Haslip (Yellowjackets/Alan
Holdsworth)
Stone Cold Infusion – Steve Stevens, Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater/Liquid
Tension Experiment), Mel Collins (King Crimson), Colin Edwin (Porcupine
Tree), Billy Cobham (Mahavishnu Orchestra)
Molecular Breakdown – Jay Beckenstein (Spyrogyra), Billy Sheehan (Steve
Vai), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), David Sancious (The E Street
Band)
Particle Accelerations – Larry Coryell, Derek Sherinian (Dream
Theater/Black Country Communion), Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea Elektric
Band), Chester Thompson (Genesis/Frank Zappa)
At The Edge Of The Middle – Steve Morse (Dixie Dreggs/Deep Purple), Jim
Beard (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Randy Brecker (Blood, Sweat &
Tears/Brecker Brothers), Percy Jones (Soft Machine/Brand X)
Atom Smashing – John Etheridge (Soft Machine), Tony Kaye (Yes), Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa),
In The Spirit Of – Steve Hillage (Gong), Scott Kinsey (Tribal Tech),
Theo Travis (Steven Wilson Band), Justin Chancellor (Tool), Asaf Sirkis
(The Orient House Ensemble)
"Always a pleasure to work with Billy Sherwood and all the other
musicians he chooses. Add some great music and the combination is
complete." - Rick Wakeman
“Fusion music gave me a way to relate to jazz. I liked the rock energy,
and the unexpected twists, turns and rhythms that made it fun to play.
So, it's a big influence on the direction I took.” - Steve Morse
The Fusion Syndicate is available from Purple Pyramid Records and can pre-ordered at:
http://cleorecs.com/store/shop/the-fusion-syndicate/
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fusion-syndicate-feat.-rick/id564409590
For more information: http://cleorecs.com/store/
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