Artist description Ozone Quartet is an instrumental rock/fusion band from Raleigh, NC. The band's unorthodox instrumentation (electric violin, guitar, drums, and stick) and original style makes Ozone Quartet a totally unique musical experience.

Music Style instrumental rock/fusion

Musical Influences 70's jazz-fusion, 70's hard rock, classical

Similar Artists King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dixie Dregs

Artist History Ozone Quartet is an instrumental rock/fusion band based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Originally known as Cloud Nine, the group formed in 1992 when Wayne Leechford (stick) and Hollis Brown (electric violin) joined forces with Graham Fry (guitar) and Steve Smith (drums). After two self-released recordings and numerous regional shows, Cloud Nine started to gain recognition as an eclectic instrumental band that was paving new ground and re-introducing the best influences in rock-fusion. In 1995, Cloud Nine began writing material for what was to become the first Ozone Quartet CD, Fresh Blood. With new drummer, Francis Dyer, the band's sound became more focused and the group's live shows more energetic. Cloud Nine's unorthodox instrumentation and original style began to draw attention from the small but growing scene of old and new found supporters of progressive rock and fusion music around the world. Cloud Nine performed at the first of several USA progressive rock festivals including ProgDay, Progscape, and Orion Progressive Rock Showcase. Due to trademark laws, Ozone Quartet became Cloud Nine's new name in 1997 with the release of their first CD.With the release of Fresh Blood in 1997, Kenny Thompson assumed the responsibitlities of the guitar chair. Ozone Quartet continued to play regional shows and increase their fanbase. Nocturne, the group's second CD release, was completed in 1999. Once again, the band found themselves looking for a new guitar player. Ozone Quartet toured in support of Nocturne with new guitar player, Jeremy Shaw. When the tour ended in June 2000, the band decided to call it quits.Ozone Quartet's music is compared by critics and fans to progressive rock-fusion pioneers like King Crimson, Dixie Dregs, and Mahavishnu Orchestra. Despite these comparisons, Ozone Quartet's sound is totally unique. The group's two CD releases on Flat Five Records, Fresh Blood and Nocturne, received critical acclaim by the worldwide progressive rock community and international radio air play.

Group Members Wayne Leechford-Chapman Stick Hollis Brown-electric violin Jeremy Shaw-guitar Fran Dyer-drums

Instruments electric violin, Chapman Stick, guitar, drums

Albums Nocturne, Fresh Blood

Location Raleigh, NC - USA

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