Artist description A contemporary approach to cinematic, world rhythm, progressive and melodic AOR Rock

Music Style World, progressive,film,AOR Melodic Rock

Musical Influences Peter Gabriel, Yes, Phil Collins, Genesis

Similar Artists Peter Gabriel, Yes, PhilCollins ,Genesis, Moody Blues

Artist History Signed to CBS/ Portrait mid eighties, (ArcAngel) then to Carrere/CBS "Images Of Forever" then signed to UK label Now And Then "Watching The World"in 1993 , 1997 band ,Jasper Wrath Anthology release , (2002) new CD, ArcAngel Cannata....."Tamorok" 14 new and classic tracks, on Oxford Circus Records ( 2002)

Group Members Arc Angel- Cannata is the solo project of Jeff Cannata with a lot of help from my friends.

Instruments Drums, guitar,keyboards, vocals

Albums Jasper Wrath, Arc Angel, Cannata and ArcAngel-Cannata

Press Reviews ARC ANGEL CANNATA 'TAMOROK' (OXFORD CIRCUS) I have always admired the work of multi-instrumentalist JEFF CANNATA. His best recording will always be ARC ANGEL's only release from 1983, an instant AOR/Pomp Classic and maybe one of the best releases of all time! Songs like "Stars" and "Sidelines" are unforgettable classic tunes from the highest music quality you can get. Anyway, after releasing two solo CDs, of which his latest 'Watching the World' was released through NOW AND THEN RECORDS, it became quiet around this talented man. Until now, because Jeff has finally released a new CD. The new album consists of 7 new songs and 7 classics. The old songs are songs taken from his two solo-albums and a re-recording of the ARC ANGEL classic "Stars" on this 70-minutes counting CD. Of course those old songs are all classic AOR /Pomp tunes, such as the fantastic "Stars", "When It's Love", "Watching the World" and "Sailing Ships". But let's talk about those new songs, because I found them very interesting. Especially the first two songs ("Tamorok" and "Prisoner in the Holy Land") are great exciting Sympho-AOR songs with lots of calmer parts, but both with a super strong melodic chorus in the style of classic ARC ANGEL. The hi-tech AOR song "Big Life" comes close to stuff ZAPPACOSTA, BODY ELECTRIC and of course Jeff himself did in the late 1980s, but the song itself isn't as strong as the first two new songs. "Calling to You" is another new song, put between a bunch of old tunes, and it's the only new song that didn't appeal to me that much. The other 3 new tracks are then again very impressive. "Dangerous Game" is a good hi-tech AOR song with a hookline a la RUSS BALLARD. The lovely AOR ballad "Stay" follows, and is yet another new masterpiece from Jeff. The CD closes nicely with the great Symphonic AOR rocker "Kings of nations". Although some might have hoped for a full-new CD in the style of ARC ANGEL, I can still recommend this new CANNATA CD to every fan of the man's work, because 6 of the 7 new included tracks are really fantastic and close to pure classic 80s AOR. And if you never heard the man's earlier recordings, then this is a total must to check out, as you get some of his old classics as a bonus. Very soon you can read an interview with JEFF CANNATA, but for now, check out his site at: http://www.ArcAngel-Cannata.com (Review by Gabor Kleinbloesem) (www.angelfire.com/strutter magazine

Location New Haven, Ct. - USA

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