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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.
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.
- John Kelman
Extra-Lucide is a music studio album recording by FORGAS BAND PHENOMENA (Jazz Rock/Fusion/Progressive Rock) released in 1999 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. This page includes Extra-Lucide's : cover picture, songs / tracks list, members/musicians and line-up, different releases details, free MP3 download (stream), buy online links: amazon ...
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Oct 15, 2005 · All but disappearing during the 1980s, Forgas re-emerged a decade later with Forgas Band Phenomena—a group that, despite its elaborate leanings, is a true performing band. Soleil 12 is the Phenomena's third release, and the first to receive international distribution.
- John Kelman
May 23, 2012 · Forgas marshals sinuous chord sequences, snappy horn charts, dextrous themes and a sultry melodic sensibility that’s distinctive and engaging. The jazzy inflection emanating from fiery sax player Sebastian Trognon is cleverly balanced by Benjamin Violet’s guitar work, which adds an assertive, rocky subtext to the music.
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.
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Jan 20, 2009 · Drummer and composer Patrick Forgas has been releasing jazz-rock gems that showcase his compositional and and arranging skills for nearly 50 years (!). Axis of Madness (L'Axe du Fou) is the fourth album by his current band; a 7-piece instrumental ensemble of skillful young musicians, performing on saxes/flute, trumpet/flugelhorn, violin, guitar ...
