(Fusion / Jazz-Rock) [WEB] Marbin - Last Chapter of Dreaming - 2013, FLAC (tracks), lossless

Artist Profile:
Marbin was formed in their native country, Israel, in June of 2007, by guitarist Dani Rabin and saxophonist Danny Markovitch. In 2009, after relocating to Chicago, the duo released their self-titled debut album. The album received high praise from many well-respected publications, including All About Jazz, The Examiner, CD Baby (featured as an "Editor's Pick"), The Jazz Police and more. In 2009, Rabin and Markovitch collaborated with the 7-time Grammy winner and former Pat Metheny Group drummer, Paul Wertico (a Chicago native), on his critically-acclaimed record, Impressions of a City. The record received a 4.5-star rating from Downbeat Magazine, and was very well-received throughout the modern jazz world.
During those sessions, a special chemistry was born between them. Wertico became a full-fledged member of Marbin, playing tour dates and bringing his masterful touch and talents to 2011's breakthrough follow-up album, Breaking The Cycle. Together with Paul's former bandmate and current Pat Metheny Group bassist, Steve Rodby, the group's first effort for MoonJune Records covered a broad palette of styles and made quite a splash on the progressive music world. Despite both Dani Rabin and Danny Markovitch being in their mid-20's and only having played together for less than four years at the time of recording BTC for MoonJune, there is a unique synergy to their playing. Stylistically, both musicians display musical chops and sensibilities that defy their young ages. Their compositions reflect that accelerated musical maturity -- displaying advanced melodic, harmonic and rhythmic concepts, but never sounding forced or contrived. Combine their individual styles, grace, diversity and unusual mastery of their respective instruments with the intuitive, complimentary fashion in which they play with one another, and you have a formula which bodes well for the future of Marbin (and progressive music fans around the globe!).
Performing live has always been a passion for Marbin, as anyone can attest who's ever attendied one of their shows or infamous "apartment concerts" -- like the one MoonJune's Leonardo Pavkovic attended, after which, he immediately signed them! The diversity of styles and influences encapsulated within the pair never fails to produce unique, memorable moments for listeners. Traveling and playing across the country constantly -- from small Midwestern towns, to major cities on both coasts -- this all-original, all-instrumental band strikes a chord with every audience. Considered one of the hardest-working among independent U.S. bands, Marbin has played over 450 gigs in less than 2-and-a-half years all over the USA and Canada. Touring together with jazz-fusion legends such as Allan Holdsworth and Scott Henderson (twice), the group have established themselves as one of the most talented, potent new maelstorms to shake the worlds of jazz-rock fusion and progressive music. With the release of their third album imminent, Marbin has added full-time members Justyn Lawrence (drums) and Jae Gentile (bass) to the band -- and they've never sounded better: providing a rock-solid foundation, while generating a playful, sensitive energy that propels the music. This group can tip-toe, frolic, or stampede -- and they do it with conviction and no pretenses.
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released 19 February 2013
Mixed by Rich Breen, at Dogmatic Sound, Burbank, CA 2012.
Mastered by Dave Collins, Chicago, IL, 2012.
Executive Producer: Leonardo Pavkovic

Musicians:
Danny Markovitch: saxophones (and keyboards on 5, 14)
Dani Rabin: guitar
Justyn Lawrence: drums (except for 2, 5, 10)
Jae Gentile: bass (except for 5, 10)
with SPECIAL GUESTS:
Paul Wertico: drums (2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12)
Steve Rodby: bass (5, 10, 14)
Zohar Fresco: percussion (3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12)
Jamey Haddad: percussion (3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12)
Leslie Beukelman: vocals (3, 5, 12, 14)
Jabari Rayford: vocals (12, 14)
Abraha Rayford: vocals (12, 14)
Caleb Willitz: vocals (3, 12, 14)
Justin Ruff: vocals (3)
Matt Nelson: keyboards (4, 5, 6, 8, 13)
Rob Clearfield: keyboards (14)
Greg Spero: keyboards (14)
Victor Garcia: trumpet (3, 12)