With Elements - Mark Egan

Untold Stories

Released Date : 5 / May / 1995

Album Liner Notes

Musicians:
Mark Egan - Bass
Danny Gottlieb – Drums
Gil Goldstein - Keyboards
David Mann - Saxophone

Digitally Recorded Live in Japan
Engineered by Sakae “Flo” Tsuchida
Digital Editing and Mastering by Michael Landy
Produced by Mark Egan

A Wavetone Production
Art Direction/Design by Karin White
Photos by Ken Dashow

Thanks to: Zildjan Cymbols, M.V. Pedulla Basses, Ludwig Drums, SWR Amps, D’Addario Strings, Eames Drum Shells, Athlete Bass, Bartolini Pickups, Om Percussion, Hot Sticks, Lexicon, Straight Wire, Eventide, Visual Volume, Shure, Retrospec, Demeter, Tannoy, Platinum Audio and Haffler.

Special Thanks to: Our Families, Gil and David for their inspiring music, Michael Landy, Karin White, Masa Matsuzaki, Joe and Jean Morello, Rick Gentry, Mike Pedulla, Craig Peyton, Milan Simich, Joe and Pam MacSweeney, Jim Catalano, Clifford Carter, Bill Evans, Lew and Emily Solof, Stan Samole, Rich Brownstein, Jeff and Pat Ciampa, Anne and Iuko Matsui, Roger Lifeset, Pat and Bill Bartolini, Kevin and Chris Pokallus, James Lewis, Mike O’Donnell, Mike Petito, Jim and Janet D’Addario, John Dechristopher, John King, Kim “Wah” Baldwin, The Caster Reelers Association and the DADE.

Far East Vol. 2

Released Date : 18 / Apr / 1994

Liner Notes:

Musicians:
Mark Egan – Bass
Danny Gottlieb – Drums
Gil Goldstein – Keyboards
David Mann – Saxophone

Digitally recorded Live in Japan at the Keystone Korner, July 1992
Engineered by Sakae “Flo” Tsuchida
Digital Editing and Mastering by Michael Landy
Assisted by Joseph Doughney
Produced by Mark Egan
A Wavetone Production

Art Direction/Design by Karin White
Cover Photos by Mark Egan
Inside Photos by Randall Wallace

Thanks to: Paiste Cymbals, M.V. Pedulla Basses, Ludwig Drums, SWR Amps, Yamaha Drums, D’Addario Strings, Eames Drum Shells, Bartolini Pickups, Om Percussion, Ibanez Guitars, Hot Sticks, Lexicon, Kat Percussion, Straight Wire, Rhythm Tech Percussion, Eventide and Latin Percussion.

Special Thanks to: Our Families, Gil and David for their inspiring music, Michael Landy, Joseph Doughney, all at The Keystone Korner, Karin White, Kambara Music Corp, Alpha Enterprises, Masa Matsuzaki, Katsumi Nishimura, Mika Horike, Shugi Tabuci, Joe and Jean Morello, Mike & Lisa Pedulla, Leslie Sterling, Craig Peyton, Milan Simich, Joe and Pam MacSweeney, Jim Catalano, Clifford Carter, Bill Evans, Lew and Emily Solof, Stan Samole, Richard Brownstein, Pat and Bill Bartolini, Kevin and Chris Pokallus, Mike O’Donnell, Mike Petito, Jim and Janet D’Addario, Kim “Wah” Baldwin, The Caster Reelers Association and the DADE.

Far East Vol. 1

Released Date : 13 / Dec / 1993

Liner Notes:

Musicians:
Mark Egan – Bass
Danny Gottlieb – Drums
Gil Goldstein – Keyboards
David Mann – Saxophone

Originally recorded Live in Japan at the Keystone Korner, July 1992
Engineered by Sakae “Flo” Tsuchida
Additional Digital Editing and Mastering by Michael Landy
Assisted by Joseph Doughney
Produced by Mark Egan
A Wavetone Production

Thanks to: Paiste Cymbals, M.V. Pedulla Basses, Ludwig Drums, SWR Amps, Yamaha Drums, D’Addario Strings, Eames Drum Shells, Bartolini Pickups, Om Percussion, Ibanez Guitars, Hot Sticks, Lexicon, Kat Percussion, Straight Wire, Rhythm Tech Percussion, Eventide and Latin Percussion.

Special Thanks to: Our Families, Gil and David for their inspiring music, Michael Landy, Joseph Doughney, all at The Keystone Korner, Karin White, Kambara Music Corp, Alpha Enterprises, Masa Matsuzaki, Katsumi Nishimura, Mika Horike, Shugi Tabuci, Joe and Jean Morello, Mike & Lisa Pedulla, Leslie Sterling, Craig Peyton, Milan Simich, Joe and Pam MacSweeney, Jim Catalano, Clifford Carter, Bill Evans, Lew and Emily Solof, Stan Samole, Richard Brownstein, Pat and Bill Bartolini, Kevin and Chris Pokallus, Mike O’Donnell, Mike Petito, Jim and Janet D’Addario, Kim “Wah” Baldwin, The Caster Reelers Association and the DADE.

Spirit River

Released Date : 11 / Aug / 1990

About Spirit River

Quiet clearly, Mark Egan’s years with Pat Metheny had a lasting impact on his composing and playing. When Spirit River was recorded in 1990, a decade had passed since the electric bassist’s departure from the Metheny Group; but Metheny’s influence remained. Nonetheless, the album makes it clear that Egan and drummer Danny Gottlieb (Elements’ other leader) have a collective vision of their own. This charming jazz/pop date isn’t about intense or aggressive swinging, and tends to have an introspective, floating quality. Saxman Bill Evans (not to be confused with the late piano legend) is characteristically expressive and soulful on soprano, and Brazilian greats Flora Purim (vocals) and Airto Moreira (percussion) make some valuable, heartfelt contributions to the engaging CD.

Above description by Alex Henderson

Additional musicians: Manolo Badrena (percussion), Stan Samole (guitar), Jeff Mironoff (guitar)

Recorded at A&R Studios NYC in 1989, engineered by Richard Brownstein and mixed at Howard Schwartz Recording NYC by Richard Brownstein. Produced by Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb.

Liberal Arts

Released Date : 28 / Jul / 1989

About Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts, the fifth recording from the influential fusion group Elements features a full line up of top musicians on the New York music scene.

In addition to the charter members, Bill Evans (sax) and Clifford Carter (keyboards), Elements expands the player roster to include: Cafe’ (percussion), Joe Caro (guitar), Gil Goldstein (keyboards), Steve Khan (guitar) and Stan Samole (guitar).

Recording sessions took place in the fall of 1988 at Howard Schwartz Recoding Studios in NYC and were engineered by Richard Brownstein and produced by Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb.

Album Liner Notes

Mastered by Howie Weinberg at Masterdisk, NYC

This record is dedicated in loving memory of Gil Evans, The Master.

Thanks to: M.V. Pedulla Guitars, Ludwig Drums, D’Addario strings, Paiste Cymbals, Bartolini Pickups, Eames Drums, Ibanez guitars and effects, Dynacord Electronic Percussion, Straight Wire, DW Percussion, Lexicon, Carvin, Korg USA, Hot Sticks, DW Percussion, SWR Amps, OM Percussion, Telex, HQ Percussion Products, Photon, Gibson.

Special Thanks to: The Musicians, Our Families, Rich Brownstein, Steve Backer, Laurie Marks, Jerry and Patty Coker, Ron Miller, Leslie Ballard, Rick Mattingly, Lauren Dann, Gina Guy, Laure Redmond and All at Body Design by Gilda, Jeff Laibson, David Weissbrot, Lew Soloff, David Taylor, Bill and Lisa Ludwig, Mike and TEd Pedulla, Jim and Janet D’Addario, Pat and Bill Bartolini, Bill Cosby, Kim-Wah Baldwin, Roger Lifeset, Joe and Pamela MacSweeny, Joe and Gean Morello, Jim Catalano, Elaine Kendall, Pete Ryan and the South Dade.

Art Direction / Design: Pietro Alfieri
Illustration: Tim Jacobus
Photography: Judith Schiller

Illumination

Released Date : 20 / Apr / 1987

About Illumination

Illumination is the fourth recording by the influential fusion group Elements – Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb, and features special guests: Bill Evans (sax), Clifford Carter (keyboards), Steve Khan (guitar) and Stan Samole (guitar).

Seven of the ten compositions were recorded during the summer of 1987 at Right Track Studios, NYC. Engineered by Scott, and produced by Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb.

The additional three compositions were recorded at Howard Schwartz Recording, NYC in 1986, engineered by Richard Brownstein and also produced by Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb.

These recordings were group improvisations that evolved into the songs, Sunken Cathedral, Bali and Saturn Return.

Illumination peaked at #17 as Top Contemporary Jazz Album.

Blown Away

Released Date : 9 / Jul / 1985

The Players

Mark Egan – Bass & Keyboards
Danny Gottlieb – Drums, Cymbals & Electronic Drums
Clifford Carter – Keyboards
Bill Evans – Soprano & Tenor Saxophone
Joe Caro – Guitar

Album Liner Notes

Recorded in New York City at Eras Studio, July 5-7, 1985.
Engineered by Cynthia Daniels

Edited at Right Track Studios
Engineered by Judy Reeves

Mastered at Masterdisk by Bill Hipper

Project Coordination – George Nauful
Executive Producer – Jim Snowden
Art Direction & Design by Murray Brenman / MBGD

Thanks to:
D’Addario Strings, Ludwig Drums, M.V. Pedulla Guitars, Paiste Cymbals, Ibanez Guitars, Eames Drums, Dynacord Electronic Drums, Bartolini Pickups, Hot Sticks, Simmons Electronics, S.W.A. Amps, OM Percussion, Lexicon, Telex, Drum Workshop, Carvin and Masterdisk.

Special Thanks to:
Tommy Taylor, Paul Witzig, Bill Hipper, Gina Guy and all of our friends on Haui, Michael and Claude Franks, Stan Simole, Kim Wah Baldwin, Pamela Ladas, Gil and Anita Evans, Joe Morello, Samantha Sparks, Roger Lifeset, Judy Reeves, Bill and Lisa Ludwig, Paul Marshall, Mike O’Donnell, Jim Catalano, Joe MacSweeny, Mike and Ted Pedulla, and the South Dade.

Forward Motion

Released Date : 26 / Aug / 1984

About Forward Motion

Forward Motion is the second recording from the influential fusion group Elements, featuring Mark Egan, Danny Gottlieb, Clifford Carter and Bill Evans.

The six original compositions provide exciting vehicles for the players to experiment with extended solos.

Released in 1985, Forward Motion extends on the foundation that was established from their first CD. The music was recorded in two days in the fall of 1984 at Howard Schwartz Recording Studios in NYC.

Engineered by Richard Brownstein and Produced by Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb.

Elements

Released Date : 8 / Jun / 1982

The Players

Mark Egan – Bass
Danny Gottlieb – Drums
with guests:
Bill Evans – Sax
Clifford Carter – Keyboards

About Elements

Elements is the debut recording from the influential fusion group Elements which was formed by Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb in 1982.

Following their tenure as members of the Grammy Award winning Pat Metheny Group, Mark and Danny with a collective vision of their own wanted to form their group and teamed up with special guests Bill Evans (saxophone) and Clifford Carter (Keyboards) to record these seven original compositions.

During this time period Bill Evans was a member of the Miles Davis group and Clifford Carter was a first call New York session player as well as a member of the 24 Street Band.

The music was recorded in two days in the summer of 1982 at Howard Schwartz Recording Studios, NYC and engineered by Richard Brownstein and produced by Mark Egan and Danny Gottlieb.

This first Elements project captures a special and expansive group sound and chemistry that would be the launching point for the future Elements recordings.