CHAD WACKERMAN: The View

Chad Wackerman

The View

© 1993 CMP Records (044351006427)

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The View is Chad Wackerman's second CD for CMP Records. It features an all start line up- the legend guitarist Allan Holdswoth, Jimmy Johnson(James Taylor) Jim Cox (Mark Knopfler) Carl Verheyen(Supertramp)and Walt Fowler (Zappa).

tracks

1 Close To Home
2 Across The Bridge
3 Black Coffee
4 Empty Suitcase
5 Introduction
6 Starry Nights
7 All Sevens
8 On The Edge
9 Just A Moment
10 The View
11 Bash
12 Days Away
13 Flares

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Chad Wackerman Biography

A phenomenally skillful jazz and rock drummer, Chad's professional career began in 1978 with the Bill Watrous band. Since then he has amassed a remarkable body of work including a seven year association with Frank Zappa, with whom he toured the USA and Europe and recorded 26 albums including the London Symphony recordings. He has also recorded 6 albums and toured with guitar legend Allan Holdsworth, played on the 'One Voice' album and video with Barbra Streisand, and recorded albums and toured with artists as diverse as Steve Vai, Andy Summers, Men At Work,Ed Mann, Albert Lee, Colin Hay, Dweezil Zappa and Tom Grant. Chad has also toured with James Taylor, John Patitucci, Joe Sample, Banned From Utopia and The World Drummers Ensemble (Bill Bruford, Luis Conte, Doudou N'Diaye Rose and Chad Wackerman) and most recently toured the USA with another ex Zappa drummer-Terry Bozzio.

As a band leader and composer Chad has four critically acclaimed CDs titled 'Forty Reasons' ,' The View', 'Scream' and his latest release 'Legs Eleven' . Chad has written music for the television show 'The Dennis Miller Show', as well as composing music for Allan Holdsworth's 'Secrets' , 'Wardenclyffe Tower' and 'Sixteen Men of Tain' CDs.
Chad's drumming combines the power and conviction of rock with the sensitivity and finesse of jazz. His playing is remarkably free of predictable patterns and licks, relying instead on invention and interplay with the musicians around him.

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  • Buy it!
    author: David Bagsby

    Certainly a Zappa feel on this one melodically. If you liked "40 Reasons", you'll like this one. If you haven't heard 40 Reasons, it includes Allan Holdsworth and that alone is worth the price. Phenomenal playing from the masters of control.

  • Like me, if you love his work, you will love this album !
    author: michael balazki

    From the first sounds that escape from the speakers of your sound system, this album will tear you apart ! It has it all. A fantastic horn sound, odd time signatures, guitar, bass, and drum tones that make your eyes tear up. It is a masterpiece. Have fun while you drive !

  • Recommended fusion for all fans of the genre
    author: Eer-music.com

    Just get your fusion collection complete with this strong release. What more is there to say?

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