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Alex Machacek
Jazz



LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/7/2008
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Member Since6/21/2006
Band Websitealexmachacek.com
Influences

Recording session of "Improvision" performing my version of "Donna Lee" in a record store in Raleigh, NC
Sounds LikeOver the course of a whole lifetime as a passionate observer and chronicler of the music scene, with a particularly keen interest in guitarists of all stripes, I have been blown away innumerable times by extraordinary players who bring something remarkable and personal to the table. Alex Machacek is one such extraordinary talent.

Combining jaw-dropping technique with a fertile imagination and a playful sense of humor, the Austrian six-string phenom has concocted an audaciously brilliant manifesto in [sic]. Imagine a composite of Allan Holdsworths stunning legato chops and advanced harmonic language with Mike Keneallys exacting virtuosity and Frank Zappas fiercely uncompromising difficult music and youre getting close to where this visionary new talent is currently operating. He is perhaps the only guitarist on the planet who could cut the impossible charts of Zappas Jazz From Hell and simultaneously breathe life into them.
Bill Milkowski
Bill Milkowski is a contributor to Jazz Times and Jazziz magazines. He is also the author of JACO: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius (Backbeat Books)

Record Labelwww.abstractlogix.com
Type of LabelIndie




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New Album "Improvision" with Matthew Garrison and Jeff Sipe available now at Abstract Logix

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Alex Machacek's new album entitled [sic] is available now at www.abstractlogix.com

The way Alex composed around my improvisations is more beautiful than I could have imagined! I'm honoured to be a part of this masterpiece."
Terry Bozzio

"Alex Machacek's music starts where other music ends".
John McLaughlin

Alex Machacek is the cream of the crop when it comes to guitarists. I have not heard anyone like him for a long time. His music and ideas gives me the same joy like I felt when I heard John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth, Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau or Shawn Lane. I cannot thank Shawn Lane enough for letting me know about this genius back in 2002. And the guy is only 34.. I cant imagine what he will be doing years later. He is an absolute original and one of the leaders of the next generation of guitar playing.
Souvik Dutta, President, Abstract Logix


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kunst4life





Jun 30 2008 3:42 PM

und wünsche einen schönen BDAY.

lg Harry
Matt Zito





Jul 1 2008 10:38 PM

DAVE CARPENTER (1959 - 2008) R.I.P.

Horrible news

Too damn young

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simakDialog





Jun 25 2008 9:20 PM

Thanks you for adding us. Great music!

Best wishes fr Java island
an etno prog jazz group
Miki





Jun 16 2008 9:23 AM

Thanks for the space-friendship!
best regards
Lorenzo Arese





Jun 13 2008 9:02 AM

Hello Alex! I finally got your cd "Improvision"... totally amazing!

All the best, ciao from Italy!
Lorenzo
Ben [NWCA]





Jun 6 2008 11:49 AM

dear god please set you songs to addable on your profile!!
i love ya stuff and want it on your profile!!
good advertisement as well lol!
not that ya need it!
love ya phrasing and approach!
xxxxxx
Dark Matter (Promotional - Add the official one!)





Jun 2 2008 12:34 PM

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Thanks for adding us!

All the best!

Dark Matter
Ryan Cavanaugh





May 30 2008 9:38 PM

Great music! Thanks for really pushing the envelope Alex!
ORCO MUTO





May 29 2008 9:30 PM

Thanks for connecting!
Zen Blues Quartet





May 29 2008 5:52 PM

Honored to be added!
best

John/zbq
Errorhead





May 28 2008 7:32 AM

http://errorhead.com/
jazzid 07





May 21 2008 1:42 AM

Hallo Alex,
danke für die Freundschaft
die tracks klingen so gut und dein girarrenspiele noch besser
ciao from italy
Carlos Romero





May 21 2008 12:30 AM

Hi Alex:Incredible Music & Playing,I saw You in Mexico.
All the Best from Mexico City!
Ronny Heimdal





May 20 2008 2:57 AM

Hello Alex, thank for the add.

You create excellent music.

Best regards,
Ronny Heimdal.
David





May 14 2008 10:18 AM

Thanks for the add.
Virgil Donati FansClub





May 13 2008 9:04 AM

Thanks so much for accepting the request!

Take care, all the best!

Dani & Fonzy VDFC
RODHEL





May 12 2008 10:34 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD,FOR ME IS A PLEASURE.KIND REGARDS.
RODHEL
k.u.n.i.





May 11 2008 3:06 PM

hi alex!

many thanks for adding me, it's a great honour!

best wishes und servus from austria!
k.u.n.i.
Mr. Fusion





May 10 2008 10:25 AM

Good seeing you and Sumitra this week...and well done with Virgil...I look forward to seeing you guys again in June...keep knocking 'em dead.

Tom
Natalija & Miki





May 7 2008 11:02 AM

I'm very pleased to be your space friend!Cheers!
Dustin Purtan [Home Sweet Home!!]





May 5 2008 9:38 PM

Hey Man. The Stuff is awesome! I saw you joined Virgil Donatis band today and listened to your stuff and fell in love. lol The melodies and combinations of rhythm's are crazy genius lol Btw I'm Dustin Purtan and I'm solo drummer from Akron, Ohio. I'm hoping one day i can come out to Cali. Some days i feel like i should just go like somethings waiting.
lol
Robert Ironside





May 5 2008 7:47 AM

Thank you for including me on your list of friends. I'm always grateful for the thoughts of players and music lovers when it comes to what I do.

Best Wishes & Salutations,

Bob Ironside

www. ironsideguitars. com



RULAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





May 4 2008 7:16 PM

Hello Alex how you been???
i hope i could see you in LA next july

Saudos desde Queretaro
Scheila





Apr 30 2008 6:25 PM

Hot? Hot. HOT!
;-)
kunst4life





Apr 16 2008 12:42 AM

hi alex,

jetzt bist doch mit einem touch-gitarristen zusammengetroffen hab ich soeben erfahren (ich erinnere mich noch dir von trey einen link geschickt zu haben ...) -> http://www. ukzband. com/ wirklich cool! bin schon neugierig was dabei rauskommt.

lg Harry
DJDARKLEE





Apr 23 2008 8:43 PM

THE PROGRAM FOR JOHN MCLAUGHLIN'S LAST TOUR WITH THE 4TH DIMENSION OPENED MY EYES TO A NEW ALBUM CALLED "IMPROVISION." I AM BLOWN AWAY. TREMENDOUS APPROACH: FIERY HAIRPIN TURNS AND DEVASTATING INCANDESCENT CRESTS. INSPIRING. THANK YOU.
Skaguitar





Apr 20 2008 10:43 AM

Thanks for the ++ Alex.
Great tunes in your space!
26





Apr 14 2008 11:05 PM

Did I say thank you?
well.... thank you.
Its a pleasure to listen to your work.

all the best,
26

ahh.... and thank you

:-)
Piojo





Apr 11 2008 7:28 PM

hi alex greetings from guadalajara thaks for the add
Emre Kula





Apr 14 2008 6:08 PM

Hi Alex
Thanks for Add.
Great sound and amazing tracks, your music is great inspiration for me.
chromazone.de





Apr 12 2008 12:38 AM

Hi Alex,
thanks for the add!
Best,
Fabian
Minoru





Apr 8 2008 6:23 PM

Hello,Alex.
Thanx for add.
You're soooo talented.
Great guitarist!!!
I love you,men.
Keep it up!!!
Miki





Apr 2 2008 1:04 PM

Hallo Alex , thank you very much for being my friend!
All the best!
Peter Schönbauer





Mar 27 2008 10:52 AM

hey alex!
danke fürs adden - die tracks klingen möada.
bis die tage, peter
Lil' Chub





Mar 26 2008 6:58 PM

Hi Alex. Looking forward to UKZ! Can't wait to hear it.
Trygve Knudsen





Mar 25 2008 1:50 PM

Congratulations on 'Improvisions'. Highly exciting music and very cool guitar lines indeed! Looking forward to hear more!!

All the best from over here in Norway

Trygve
EGO





Mar 25 2008 10:27 AM

Hi Alex,

I was watching OUT TRIO on dvd
last night! TRULY AMAZING!!!!!!

Thanks for the INSPIRATION!!!!!!


Your Friend/Fan
Mike Risko