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Alex Machacek
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LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/11/2009
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Member Since6/21/2006
Band Websitewww.alexmachacek.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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ANGELO DOMINICK

angelo dominick



Nov 11 2009 5:00 PM

CHEERS FROM HUMBOLDT...THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP...HAVE A SMOKIN WEEK... MY FRIEND...
Joe

Joe



Nov 11 2009 3:45 AM

Thank you again Alex for all your great guidance and patience, I learn more from spending 50 mins talking with you than I have in years of playing. Ill need my fan back when you're done with it after your live show.
-Joe
 

Tanuki

Tanuki



Nov 5 2009 9:43 PM

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El Turco

Burning Wind Ehecatl



Nov 4 2009 3:47 AM

cheers from mexico!
Kit Goss

Kit Goss



Nov 2 2009 4:37 PM

Alex, Thanks for the add! Best regards
Vera Much

Vera Much



Oct 31 2009 5:33 PM

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Jared Engwirda

Jared Engwirda



Oct 27 2009 3:34 PM

gRoOvY tO bE fRiEnDs!!!

Jared.

twitter.com/jaredengwirda
Tanuki

Tanuki



Oct 24 2009 6:01 PM

Thanks and many more thanks! Your playing is ridiculously Sic! We're totally enjoying your present and past work, and stoked to be your friend. Amazing!. Thank you. 
Grischa

Grischa Mentzen



Oct 15 2009 10:52 PM

Hallo!
Deine DVD über die Pentatonik Konzepte ist echt der Hammer!

Danke dafür!

Bestes,
Grischa
Purposeful Porpoise

Purposeful Porpoise



Oct 14 2009 7:29 AM

hey man u rock! thanks for the add, were uploading the FINAL mix for the demo song "Serena Song" right now, up in 15 min. check back in a bit!  
Being & Time

Being & Time



Oct 6 2009 3:33 PM

Thank you so much for adding us.
We are a progressive / jazz rock unit "Being & Time" in Kobe City, Japan.


 

GIanluca Del Fiol

GIanluca Del Fiol



Sep 17 2009 7:04 PM

hi mr alex!
a big good luck for everything!
great job!
a bastard from Italy!
 Gianluca Del Fiol
♡CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT™♡

♡CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT™♡



Sep 14 2009 3:21 AM




Thank you very much for da Link Up & Sharing the Music
Nice to meet you through cyberlink!
Keep up da Great Work!
Wishes you All da Best in 2009!
Enjoy your Week

CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT


Crazy Wisdom Band

Crazy Wisdom Band



Sep 9 2009 1:07 AM

Thanks for the add, Alex! Love the new album!
SPOCK*S BABE™

Sonya Kukcinovich Hill



Sep 6 2009 1:37 AM






Robert Ironside

Robert Ironside



Sep 4 2009 12:39 AM

Just checking in to say hello and thanks for remaining a friend. Please do stop in and check out the photo gallery section. It's always good to hear what folks think.
 
Cheers,
 
Bob Ironside & Family
 
www.ironsideguitars.com

Evil Dead Tele Bass [with P-Bass pickup configuration]




Zep Dimas Tele with Vinework





Peter Greier

Peter Greier



Sep 4 2009 12:38 AM

Hi Alex!

Morgen kommt die Cd !
Als vorgeschmack ein kleiner Teaser!


Danke nochmal für dein großartiges Solo!!!
Your copy will ship this week!!!

lg aus Tirol
Peter


Grischa

Grischa Mentzen



Aug 27 2009 11:15 PM

Danke für ihr Schaffen!
The Listening Party 2

The Listening Party 2



Aug 25 2009 11:37 PM

Thanks for joining the party!
Achim Tang

Achim Tang



Aug 25 2009 2:42 PM

hi alex - thanX for the add! Das Improvisions Trio klingt grossartig!!!
Alles Gute
Igor

Igor A



Aug 25 2009 2:37 PM

thanks for add!

i like "Improvisation" & "Delete & Roll" very much

greetings from Macedonia
Wolfgang Schilhan

Wolfgang Schilhan



Aug 25 2009 2:37 PM

Thx for adding... and for the fun in Schönbach. It was a great week!

Schönbach is leiwaund!....
Alex is leiwaund!...
(And Charlie too!)
LuisDa }:-]

Esta Mos ebrios



Aug 4 2009 2:45 AM



you are awesome man!
Mysterious Guitar Weirdo

Mysterious Guitar Weirdo



Aug 2 2009 3:57 PM

Thanks a lot for the add.
Greetings from Poland.
Hernán Cueva

Hernán Cueva



Jul 26 2009 3:36 AM

Alex, as i said.. im gonna sale my car !!! see you soon. thanks for sharing your knowledge with your particular sarcasm!
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