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Tunnels: The Art of Living Dangerously

Read "The Art of Living Dangerously" reviewed by John Kelman


In the heyday of progressive rock and fusion bands, Britain's Brand X may have gained attention first and foremost because of the involvement of Phil Collins, who at the time was the drummer and new lead singer of Genesis, yet to become the pop pariah he would in subsequent years. But the band member who was truly the most innovative, imaginative and stylistically incomparable was Percy Jones, a bassist who, had he been working in North America with exposure to ...

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Tunnels: Progressivity

Read "Progressivity" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Jazz-rock gets a college education with this ensemble’s third release. The trio receives some bonus coverage thanks to modern jazz violinist Mark Feldman and “Brand X,” guitarist John Goodsall’s inspiring performances. In fact, the now legendary “Brand X” aggregation features the members of “Tunnels:” Percy Jones (bass), Marc Wagnon (midi vibes) and Frank Katz (drums). Hence, the musicians maintain an ongoing working relationship--much to our delight. The group dishes out a program consisting of polytonal ...

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Tunnels: Tunnels with Percy Jones

Read "Tunnels with Percy Jones" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


During the 70’s and early 80’s a new if not flamboyant attitude surfaced towards the role of the electric bass. A true renaissance spirit ensued when future bass gods such as Jaco Pastorius and Stanley Clarke burst upon the flourishing fusion scene as they prominently expanded the role of the electric bass in fusion and to some extent straight-ahead jazz. Yet, many will attest that there is arguably no finer fretless bassist than the great if somewhat legendary Percy Jones ...

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Tunnels: Painted Rock

Read "Painted Rock" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Painted Rock is the latest offering from the powerhouse fusion/jazz/prog band, “Tunnels” featuring midi vibraphonist Marc Wagnon, legendary fretless bass master Percy Jones, multi-talented guitarist Van Manakas and the superhuman-like drummer, Frank Katz. Here, the band serve up as to what may be viewed upon as a logical extension of their powerful freshman and recently reissued release, Tunnels with Percy Jones (see Jan’00 AAJ reviews).

The band commence the proceedings like a well-oiled machine on the title track, “Painted Rock” ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

The Art of Living...

Buckyball Records
2004

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Progressivity

Buckyball Records
2002

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Painted Rock

Bucky Ball Music
2000

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Tunnels with Percy...

Bucky Ball Music
2000

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