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Dennis Haklar

Dennis started performing music at Rutgers University. He joined the Improvising Structures Ensemble lead by minimalist composer Dan Goode. The group performed the music of John Cage, Terry Riley and others, it also gave Dennis  the opportunity to hear his original compositions played by a large ensemble. This group also featured jazz saxophonist Eric Kloss. After a few years playing with this ensemble Dennis left to work as a session guitarist at Pyramid Recording Studio. It was there that he became fully immersed in the world of 24 track, 2” analog tape recording. He experienced  sounds that he never heard before, so big, so warm, so clear. He learned the art of recording and mixing and as chief engineer of the studio worked with Gloria Gaynor, Kool and The Gang, Whitney Houston and many others. As the recording scene went from analog to digital, Dennis went on to study ProTools and digital recording techniques in NYC obtaining ProTools certification. Dennis released his first solo work “Lizard’s Tale” as a composer, arranger, engineer and producer working alongside Larry Coryell, Mark Egan, Thierry Arpino and Jon Anderson(of Yes). He worked on the final Eleventh House album "Seven Secrets" composing “Dragon’s Way” with bassist John Lee and plays acoustic guitar on the album. His next release was a work entitled Transcendance which is a collaboration with 2X Grammy award winning master percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo. Appearing on this work is Steffie Moonlady adding her ethereal vocals. Dennis went on to release "To the Universe" with Steffie Moonlady.


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Dennis Haklar: Lizard's Tale

Read "Lizard's Tale" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


There's always been an implicit connection between progressive rock and jazz fusion. Years of Internet-based collaborations with fabled prog-rock vocalist Jon Anderson (Yes) led to his appearance on several tracks for New Jersey-based studio engineer and session guitarist Dennis Haklar's debut solo effort. The guitarist also employs former instructor, jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell, along with the imposing rhythm section of bassist Mark Egan (Pat Metheny Group) and drummer Thierry Arpino (Jean-Luc Ponty). Without even listening to the album, it ...

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Guitarist Dennis Haklar & Percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo Journey Into Inner Worlds On New Album Transcendance

Guitarist Dennis Haklar & Percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo Journey Into Inner Worlds On New Album Transcendance

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Guitarist Dennis Haklar & Percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo released their new album Transcendance on August 15, 2020. This collaboration between guitarist Dennis Haklar and Grammy award winning master percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo began as a studio improvisation, and developed into a journey to another world. Appearing on Transcendance is the beautiful and mysterious Steffie Moonlady adding her ethereal vocals. Moonlady was instrumental in the overall production of Transcendance which offers healing energy to our Planet during this challenging point in time. Transcendance ...

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Dennis Haklar's "Lizard's Tale"Featuring Music Legends Jon Anderson And Larry Coryell Now Available!

Dennis Haklar's "Lizard's Tale"Featuring Music Legends Jon Anderson And Larry Coryell Now Available!

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Central, NJ: The music community is buzzing with excitement about the debut CD release by guitarist Dennis Haklar titled 'Lizard's Tale', featuring guest performances by music legends Jon Anderson (YES) and Larry Coryell. Also featuring Mark Egan on bass (known for his work with Pat Metheny) and Thierry Arpino (known for his work with Jean-luc Ponty) on drums, 'Lizard's Tale' is an enchanting, dynamic jazz- inspired album filled with emotional virtuosic performances. “Dennis Haklar asked me to sing on his ...

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Transcendance

Self Produced
2020

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Lizard's Tale

Self Produced
2012

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