Marco Villarreal - Ethereal (2016)

Label: Realmusic

Source: Cdbaby & ReverbNation

Genre: Jazz-Fusion

Marco Villarreal resides in Northwest Indiana where he teaches and plays guitar. From solo guitar to playing in various ensembles such as Freek Johnson, Frank Russell Group, Willie Waldman Project, Steve Hashimoto Quintet, MVProject, et al. During the fall of 2013 Marco made his debut recording as a solo artist. The project featuring bass legend Tony Franklin and LA drum prodigy Tony Austin offer an adventurous feel to Marco's style of composition.
He starting playing the guitar at 15 and has not turned back. Some teachers include Pat Martino, Fareed Haque and Mick Goodrick. Studied at Musician's Institute '91-'92. Berklee College of Music 2002. Continues to learn every day and tries to improve overall musicianship and facility on the guitar.

Marco Villarreal's debut recording Ethereal features the rhythm section of iconic bassist Tony Franklin and drum virtuoso Tony Austin. Guests include Willie Waldman, Dave Aron and Greg Spero. This project was recorded in 8 hours on October 8, 2013 at Hollywood Way Studios in Burbank Ca. The record feature's original compositions and group improvisations such as the one take off the cuff "Pan Fry" and the 6/8 jam "Lunar" Check it out!!

1. Spurious Intellectualism
2. The Little Things
3. Bet on It
4. Precession (feat. Willie Waldman & Dave Aron)
5. Compression Variations (feat. Greg Spero)
6. Compression
7. Lunar
8. Pan Fry (feat. Tony Franklin, Tony Austin & Willie Waldman)
9. Have Another

Marco Villarreal - guitar
Tony Franklin - bass
Tony Austin - drums

Guests:

Willie Waldman - trumpet
Greg Spero - piano

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