Artist description “Swiss born, New York City based vibraphonist Marc Wagnon is a multidimensional performer who is equally adept at either working inside the rhythms, serving as a colorist or when displaying amazing four-handed technique as a shrewd yet extremely gifted soloist. A true multitasking individual, Wagnon is a strong leader and bright composer who frequently and altogether stylistically goes genre hopping which is indisputably evident on his two solo recordings ‘An Afterthought’ and ‘Shadowlines’, both on the Buckyball Records label. Otherwise, and to borrow a "baseball" term, Wagnon is arguably the premier switch-hitting vibist in the business.

Music Style Jazz - fusion

Musical Influences jazz, rock, world music, contemporary classical

Similar Artists Miles Davis - Mahawishnu orchestra - Chick Corea - king crimson

Artist History Shadowlines was founded by Marc Wagnon in 1984. The group is a testimony to the creative pulse of the New York downtown jazz scene, where the music is timeless and perpetual, and from which many artists have continued on to international acclaim.

Group Members Marc Wagnon, vibes & perc.Sarah Pillow voiceMarc Wagnon, midi vibesVan Manakas, guitarDave Douglas, trumpetTim Ouimette, trumpetRay Anderson, tromboneLeo Traversa, bass

Instruments Vibraphone, percussions, voice, trumpet, trombone, bass, guitar, drums

Albums Marc Wagnon "Shadowlines", Marc Wagnon "An Afterthought"

Press Reviews Your adrenaline will most certainly rise while listening to Shadowlines! A tour-de-force, hard hitting yet sonorous affair that bridges the gap between similar yet historically detached genres. You get a little of everything here, but the winning formula resides within the strong compositions, near flawless execution, meaningful solos and overall sense of unity!” - Glenn Astarita allaboutjazz.com“While the music is strongly grounded in jazz, various secondary influences provide a broad stylistic range. This keeps the listener entranced...” - John Covach Progression Magazine“Electronic vibraphonist Marc Wagnon plays challenging new music that seems to confuse rock and swing, inside ballad playing with outside noise,and structure with anarchy in a delightful way. A must hear.” - Knitting Factory Knotes“Wagnon display beatiful melody and texture on the vibes ...Very creative horns lines and thoughtful improvisation...”Mike Haid Fuse Magazine“Marc Wagnon is a gifted composer surrounded by exellent musicians; his arrangements are full of vitality, the solos strong and attractive.”Volkmar Mantei Ragazzi (Germany)

Location New York, NY - USA

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