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Forgas Band Phenomena is a French instrumental progressive rock and jazz fusion band. Inspired by Soft Machine and the Canterbury scene, composer and drummer Patrick Forgas has created the band and is still leading it. Since 2005, his albums are edited by the American label Cuneiform.
French unit FORGAS BAND PHENOMENA was formed back in 1997, with drummer Patrick Forgas as the principal member. Following two initial productions in the 90's they signed to the US label Cuneiform Records in 2005 for their third studio album.
The Forgas Band Phenomena is led by composer and drummer Patrick Forgas, who has been hailed as "the French answer to the Canterbury scene" since he first burst upon the scene in 1977 with his "Cocktail" album, which featured members of Magma and Zao.
Forgas Band Phenomena. This French ensemble, led by drummer/composer Patrick Forgas, plays rhythmically complex yet engaging and accessible jazz-rock influenced by the '60s/'70s Canterbury scene. Read Full Biography.
Dec 29, 2023 · Roue Libre Composer/ drummer Patrick Forgas has been hailed as “the French answer to the Canterbury scene” ever since his debut 1977 release Cocktail (recorded with members of Magma and Zao).
Canterbury-influenced jazz-rock fusion outfit Forgas Band Phenomena are led by Parisian multi-instrumentalist/composer Patrick Forgas, who recorded and released his first album, Cocktail, in 1977. The album featured Forgas on drums, keyboards, guitar, bass, and more, along with seven other musicians -- including future Magma keyboardist Jean ...
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Feb 9, 2009 · Drummer Patrick Forgas' longstanding group has been almost completely revamped—only bassist Kengo Mochizuki and keyboardist Igor Brover remain—and with the departing altoist Denis Guivarc'h, his octet has trimmed down to a septet.
