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Wayne Krantz
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Member Since12/8/2006
Band Websitewww.waynekrantz.com
Band MembersTHE NEW RECORD, YOUR BASIC LIVE 06' IS HERE




MUSICIANS: Wayne Krantz, Cliff Almond, Keith Carlock, James Genus, Anthony Jackson, Tim Lefebvre, Paul Socolow

The new Wayne Krantz record, YOUR BASIC LIVE '06, released May 1, 2007, features WK with a stellar cast of characters in this update of the previous CD, nicely recorded this time (yep, it's in stereo) at NYCs 55 Bar, mostly during 2006 A.D.
Great versions of the current songs, lots of stunning playing, loads of improvising, tons of sex, "YOUR BASIC LIVE '06" is now available for $18 US, including shipping worldwide.

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InfluencesNo one and Everyone
Sounds LikeIn searching for comparisons, one might invoke electric-era Miles Davis for its churning whimsy and sonic accoutrements. One hears 70's fusion in Krantz's guitar work, and a heavy funk presence in LeFebvre's bass work. Energy permeates the music, and is bolstered by the raw, 'present-in-room' nature of the recording. As an aside, being in the room for one of Krantz's shows at the 55 Bar is a phenomenal experience. Krantz plays with an extremely calm, composed demeanor that suits his mastery. In contrast, Carlock looks intent on beating his drums past the point of death. (It sounds like nothing else...really)












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Wayne Krantz (born July 26, 1956 in Corvallis, Oregon) is an innovative American jazz fusion guitarist who has played with names such as Steely Dan, Michael Brecker, Billy Cobham, and others, but currently has a solo act. He released his first album, Signals, in 1991, sporting an array of recognized jazz musicians such as Dennis Chambers, Leni Stern, Anthony Jackson, and others. However, in 1992, he formed a trio with bassist Lincoln Goines and drummer Zach Danziger, and recorded two albums with them; Long To Be Loose, in 1993, and a live album, 2 Drink Minimum, in 1995. In doing so, he began to play periodically at the 55 Bar, a diverse and premier jazz club in New York City. In 1996, Krantz released an acoustic album with Leni Stern, dubbed Separate Cages. Wayne formed a new trio in 1997, consisting of his ferocious guitar skills, complemented by Tim Lefebvre at electric bass and Keith Carlock at drums, new sounds that would change his music's style drastically.

Krantz's first three solo albums were released on the jazz label, Enja Records, which was at the time time also home to frequent collaborator Leni Stern. However, Krantz's last two albums, 1999's Greenwich Mean, and 2003's Your Basic Live were both released from Wayne's private website. Like 2 Drink Minimum, these two albums both are excerpts of various sets at the 55 Bar. These two albums also include more use of effects pedals, and are more unscripted and improvised than the previous three, implying Wayne's tendency towards nonconformism on and off the stage. He contributed to Steely Dan co-founder Donald Fagen's newest release, Morph the Cat, and participated in touring with Fagen's band in early 2006. Additionally, he is to return to the studio in 2006 to record a new solo album, to be followed by touring. It is unknown whether this new album will feature Wayne's existing trio.

Even with a lack of a record company, and thus an absence of excessive advertisement and sponsorship, Krantz's music still receives acclaim and a worldwide underground fan base, strongest in the New York metropolitan area and England. (I'm not Wayne Krantz...just a huge fan that wants to spread the word)


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Kaiserbubu

Kaiserbubu



May 22 2008 2:30 PM

Thank you Wayne. I love the way you play guitare. Your music is timeless. Its great.
Peace and Blessings from germany
B e r n i e Bernhard H o l z n e r

B e r n i e   Bernhard  H o l z n e r



May 22 2008 3:18 PM

hi mr krantz,
what the hell are you doing there, it blows my head off, great.
all the best
NEXT HUMAN GENERATION

NEXT HUMAN GENERATION



May 22 2008 5:37 PM

Thanks Wayne!
Your music has a special place in our heart!
Regards.
NHG
Dominique

Dominique L.



May 22 2008 7:16 PM

Thank's so much for the add ... It's an honor to become part of your friends !
I have really enjoyed your music since I saw you at the 55, playing with only a drummer ... That was FANTASTIC !!!
Daniel

Daniel



May 22 2008 8:43 PM

Thanks for the acceptance.
Sincerly, d
rock'n roll
pablo arrieta

pablo arrieta



May 23 2008 12:11 AM

HI WAYNE. THANKS FOR THE ADD. I REMEMBER ALWAYS THE WONDERFUL THURSDAYS GIGS AT 55 AND THOSE UNFORGETTABLE PRIVATE LESSONS. GREAT MUSICIAN WITH CLEAN HEART. UNIQUE AND INSPIRING. ALL THE BEST.
Bounty Hunters

Bounty Hunters



May 23 2008 6:59 AM

Hey Wayne - thanks for the add! Your music is clever, inventive, soulful and downright enjoyable to listen too! Awesome guitar playing! Can't wait to see you in Sydney in October, Cheers, Dave & Lyn
Ubermensch

Erik Teichmann



May 23 2008 8:11 AM

Just checked you out at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica... was waiting a long time for that, and coupled with Kneebody, you got me my fix.

Keep coming through.
YPSOS

YPSOS



May 23 2008 8:21 AM

Hello man,
thank you so much,
we are really happy to be your friends.
You are great.
f.
Khôra

Khôra



May 23 2008 10:28 AM

Hi Wayne, thanks for your free music, I saw you in Paris a few years, it was amazing. You play what I like to hear in my dreams.
Ousman

Ousman



May 23 2008 4:44 PM

woooOOooow!
great GREAT music!
i really enjoy your work!
baSs wishes to you ;-)
cheryl pyle trio

cheryl pyle trio



May 24 2008 2:13 AM

hailz mr k.... see you at 55 bar anytime soon? jazz/metal greetings -cheryl -flutist nyc
Ted Noir

Ted Noir



May 25 2008 11:40 AM

Dear Mr Krantz,

I recently received "Your Basic Live 06" and I enjoy it. Great Music. Hope to see you some time in New York. Or maybe over here, in Germany?

Greetings from Hamburg (and thank you for adding me)
J. Beran & E. Bocek

J. Beran & E. Bocek



May 26 2008 10:43 AM

Hello Wayne thanks for the add and i love your music. all the best wishes from germany...
Jiri
Rigel Mitxelena

Rigel Mitxelena



May 31 2008 4:14 AM

Thank you for adding me! Cheers from Venezuela,

rm
Gaku

Gaku



May 31 2008 1:35 PM

Thanks for the add, Wayne.
Great tracks.
Andrew

Andrew



Jun 4 2008 7:36 PM

Nothing like it!
Andrés Pellican

Andrés Pellican



Jun 5 2008 4:59 AM

MASTER!!!
TWIRLY BOGGS

TWIRLY BOGGS



Jun 14 2008 1:55 AM

just ordered your book -improviser's OS
cant wait to begin working on it
---- yes!
Misa Micevski

Misa Micevski



Jun 16 2008 4:54 PM

GREETINGS AND RESPECT MAESTRO!!!
Julius Pastorius

julius pastorius



Jun 17 2008 10:04 PM

Hey Wayne, just wanted to say is great hearing you at Annabelle's, and it was an honor to talk with you about music and life. Thanks brother.
JP
Nori Kikuta

Nori Kikuta



Jun 28 2008 5:51 AM

Thank you very much for add and sharing your music.

Love from Boston and my heart.

Nori
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Songs by Peter Reiter & Francis Lawrence Samuel



Jun 28 2008 7:34 AM

Thanx Wayne!
Loved yr work on Morph The Cat
:)
Nataraj XT

Nataraj XT



Jun 28 2008 9:40 AM

Thank's for the Add Wayne, like always you Rocks. Regards Kapi.
Eliseo Lloreda

Eliseo Lloreda



Jun 28 2008 11:26 AM

Thanks Wayne , nice ideas and modern way to play your guitar
Eliseo
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