Artist description Solar Wind is a Southern California based band whose primary musical focus is instrumental Contemporary Jazz. Other musical influences such as NAC, New Age, and Fusion, blend to make Solar Wind's sound the essence of Contemporary Jazz.

Music Style Smooth Jazz/Fusion

Musical Influences Chick Corea, Dave Weckl, Rippingtons

Similar Artists Chick Corea, Rippingtons

Artist History Solar Wind is headed by bassist Sean Mason, whose clean, technical style creates a unique approach in this genre. The debut CD, "Grand Tour Alignment" features guest performances by Eric Marienthal, Frank Gambale and Gary Novak. The second release "Blue Horizon" features appearances by David Benoit and Eric Marienthal.

Group Members Sean Mason-bass guitar, Eric Robson-acoustic and electric guitars. Special guests: Eric Marienthal, Frank Gambale, David Benoit, Gary Novak, Paul Kaiser-drums, Marc Hugenberger-keyboards.

Instruments bass, guitar, keyboards, drums, sax

Albums Blue Horizon, Grand Tour Alignment

Press Reviews JAZZ TIMES:Boasting almost equal parts power fusion, ambient effects and gentle acoustics... consistently engaging, adventurous spirit, attention to detail and a futuristic, almost sci-fi thread running throughout the album. The duo of bassist Sean Mason and Eric Robson have many tools in their arsenal to achieve this forward-looking feel. A solid effort. April 2000 BASSICS:Comprised of bassist Sean Mason and guitarist Eric Robson, Solar Wind is an L.A.-based contemporary jazz project, and GTA is their debut CD. This is great sounding material, as evidenced by guest appearances by players like guitarist Frank Gambale, saxist Eric Marienthal, and drummer Gary Novak. Mason is responsible for all the compositions save one, “Summer Day,” penned by Robson. Check out “No Look Pass” for some terrific Gambale fretboard work and some Stanley-ish playing from our boy Mason. “Gliding Through Passageways” fits just about any mood, while “Light Speed” closes things out with an uplifting, optimistic vibe. Music Connection Magazine: Led by bassist/producer/composer Sean Mason, this jazz fusion/new age collection definitely meets the criteria of finding radio acceptance at the current NAC format. The production is clean and bright, the compositions explore new territories without leaving behind hooky melody lines, and the musicianship leaves very little to be desired. This group should find some success at radio once they find the proper backing from the labels deal in the new age genre. Quite an impressive recording effort. Jazziz Magazine: "a free form breath of fresh air...The group has a keen sense of how to craft a catchy melody....Sean Mason and Eric Robson expand beyond familiar boundries to find a home somewhere between urban pop and the untamable improv style of Chick Corea's old Elektrc Band."

Location South Pasadena, CA - USA

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