Matt Moran, a vibraphonist and tunesmith, “plays the vibraphone as a speed-chess expert, always darting off to flurries of inventive, unexpected activity.” (Village Voice). He has recorded and performed with many artists, including Mat Maneri and Lionel Hampton, Combustible Edison and Ellery Eskelin. Moran’s sound is a key component of a group of innovative New … Read more
The Nick Moran Trio’s debut CD, The Messenger, features Nick Moran (New York-based guitarist and composer) in the traditional organ trio setting. The ensemble, which includes Ed Withrington and Andy Watson (drums), develops very unique and modern themes with all the finesse and fire of a live band. The band plays a variety of styles … Read more
Max Morath was a Colorodo Springs native who was born October 1, 1926. Max Morath was born in the midst of the decline of ragtime, but he learned how to play it from his mother, who had been a professional pianist. Before he became a ragtime performer, he was an actor on radio and television, … Read more
This is a typical french jazz-rock progressive of the mid-70s. I mean it features highly professional playing, progressive elements a La transit express, Potemkine Speed limit, Noetra and Neo, almost in the magma-derivative (but not zeuhl), perhaps Joel Dugrenot or L. Thibeault. Each song features an instrumental flute melodyc jazz song, sometimes more American-sounding than … Read more
Jon Eberson, aka ‘Moose Loose,’ became a well-known musician within Norwegian jazz-rock circles. Moose Loose, an instrumental jazz-rock group that combines elements of ECM and the Canterbury sound, was one of Eberson’s earliest bands. Five compositions were featured on the band’s debut album, which was characterized by Eberson’s guitar interludes and loud drums. This album … Read more
Moonparticle was the music collective formed in 2017 by Niko Tsonev, a virtuoso guitarist/producer (ex-Steven Wilson), ex-Lifesigns), featuring pianist Adam Holzman, saxophonist Theo Travis, drummer Craig Blundell, (Steven Wilson), Samy Bishai, Digitonal, and Grog Lisee, vocalist (Die So Fluid), Ozzy Osbourne. From discogs
Andrea Benini, also known as Mop Mop, was born March 14, 1977. He is a musician and music producer from Cesena, Italy. He has been involved in jazz, funk, and club music. Benini started playing guitar when he was 10 years old and began drumming at the age of 14. Benini left Italy in 1999 … Read more
Moop now plays in trio with Erwin Toul on drums and William Brandy on baritone. Sax. Julien Coupet is on guitar. They create a new, energetic music that is full of bright brightness and sharp edges. They share a common taste for vibrant sounds, with breaks and dynamic ruptures. From bandcamp
Mopo is a group of talented musicians from Finland. In 2009, the trio of talented musicians from Finland saw the light of day after a bar fight. Mopo (“a moped”) can accelerate quickly from zero to speed of light. But the trio prefers to pedal the gas for an entertaining ride through the countryside. Their … Read more
