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Matrix (band) - Wikipedia

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Matrix is a jazz fusion group from Appleton, Wisconsin, that started in 1974, noted for tight brass ensemble lines and complex musical themes inspired by literary works, the American Indian, and other significant programmatic themes. Matrix made its biggest impact on the music scene in the 1970s, including appearances at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1976 and 1977 and the Newport Jazz Festival in 1977.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

The group re-formed in 1992, 2000, 2002, and 2009.^[4]

Albums include Matrix IX (also the original name of the band), Wizard, Tale of the Whale, Harvest and Proud Flesh.

Original members

Michael Bard - saxophones
Larry Darling - trumpet, flugelhorn, synthesizer, vocals
Kurt Dietrich - trombone, synthesizer, vocals
Randall Fird - bass, vocals
Mike Hale - trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion, vocals
John Harmon - keyboard
Jeff Pietrangelo - trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion
Fred Sturm - trombone, vocals
Tony Wagner - drums

Latest members (Warner Bros., Pablo touring era, circa 1977–1980)

Larry Darling (Zap) - trumpet, flugelhorn, synthesizer, vocals
Mike Hale (Tex) - trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion, vocals
Jeff Pietrangelo (Chimp) - trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion
Kurt Dietrich (Dietch) - trombone, synthesizer, vocals
Brad McDougall (Barry) - bass trombone, euphonium, vocals
John Kirchberger (Kirch) - tenor & soprano saxophones, flute, alto flute
Randy Tico - bass
John Harmon (Chief) - keyboard
Michael Murphy (Murph) - drums

Peter Butler (Herb) - Senior Sound Engineer
Doug Lautenschlager (Lauben) - Sound Engineer

Discography

Matrix IX (RCA - 1976)
Wizard (Warner Bros. - 1978, reissued on CD in 2009. Wounded Bird Records)
Tale of the Whale – Recorded in April 1979. Released 1979. Warner Brothers #BSK 3360. Spent 9 weeks on Billboard's Jazz LP chart in late 1979, peaking at #28 on 15 Sept. Reissued on CD July 2009. Wounded Bird Records #WOU 3360.^[5]^[6]^[7] Tracks include: 1) The Fly, 2) Tale Of The Whale, 3) Homage, 4) Galadriel, 5) Nessim, and 6) Narouz.
Harvest (Pablo - 1979)
Proud Flesh (Summit - 2002)

References

^ "Matrix Itinerary [Tour-date list]". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
^ Nathan, Dave. "Proud Flesh: A Matrix Reunion - Matrix : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
^ Torreano, Bradley. "Matrix - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
^ ^a ^b ""Matrix: Wisconsin Jazz Legends", Event Information - Thrasher Opera House Green Lake Wisconsin". Thrasher Opera House. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
^ "Matrix Discography - Tale of the Whale". Retrieved 7 May 2013.
^ "Tale of the Whale - Matrix / Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards / AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
^ "Amazon.com/ Tale of the Whale/ Matrix/ Music". Amazon. Retrieved 7 May 2013.

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