Search - Griesgraber Marotta :: Waking The Day

Veteran session drummer Jerry Marotta and Chapman Stick master Tom Griesgraber team up to bring us this unique instrumental album that moves with ease through a myriad of moods and stylistic shadings. Marotta's skills as a drum and percussion orchestrator that made him a legend from working with artists like Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney, The Indigo Girls, Robert Fripp, Elvis Costello and hundreds of others have never been on better display. Fans of ethnic drums, world percussion and deep pocket grooves will find it all here. Tom Griesgraber?s Chapman Stick brings another unique twist to the album and to the world of guitar and bass. A 12-string hybrid instrument, Tom uses it to create everything from simple pianistic guitar tones to deep layers of synths and loops. Guest keyboardist Harvey Jones (Chris Botti) appears on much of the album and Peter Gabriel/King Crimson bassist Tony Levin appears on two tracks as well.