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.
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)
Referencesedit
^"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.
^ ab""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.
External linksedit
Official website
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