Search - Joe Deninzon :: The Adventures of STRATOSPHEERIUS

The long-awaited follow-up to violinist Joe Deninzon's debut, "Electric Blue", tells the story of his musical adventures since moving from Cleveland to New York and becoming an on-demand studio musician and composer. This CD expands on the jazz, funk and fusion vibe of "Electric Blue" by bringing in elements of pop with Joe singing on songs like "Pleasurepain" and 'Hope Alive", hip hop ("Peppermint Patty," "What's That Thang?"), and world beat ("Chunga Changa", "Nefertiti"). The disc introduces Joe's new band, "STRATOSPHEERIUS", and features the explosive guitar work of Alex Skolnick (Testament, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), and the smooth organ playing of Scott Chasolen, with drummer Grisha Alexiev and bassist Rufus Philpot. Other special guests include DJ Big Wiz, percussionist Daniel Sadownick (Steely Dan, Screaming Headless Torsos), and bass player Matt Rubano (Lauren Hill, Sleigho). Combining the influences of Mahavishnu Orchestra, Madeski Martin and Wood, Frank! ! Zappa, and the Dave Matthews Band, the listener is in for a STRATOSPHEERIC musical experience...with plenty of strings attatched.