Stick Men with Gary Husband – Owari (MoonJune, 2020)
The fantastic exploratory progressive rock geniuses Stick Men added the fabulous multi-instrumentalist Gary Husband to its lineup during a special performance in Nagoya, Japan in 2019.
Stick Men is a supergroup featuring two members of King Crimson, bassist Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto; and multifaceted innovative German musician Markus Reuter. Husband is a renowned jazz drummer and keyboardist. Together, Stick Men and Gary Husband deliver a succulent mix of improvisatory progressive rock, skilled fusion and cutting edge electronic ambience.
Gary Husband’s inclusion gives the band a new dimension, enhancing its groundbreaking sound. Husband is an extraordinary keyboardist who creates some of the best synth solos in today’s fusion.
The CD version of Owari is enclosed in a nicely packaged hard cover book format with a fascinating set of photos.
Lineup: Tony Levin on Chapman Stick and vocals; Pat Mastelotto on acoustic and electronic drums, percussion; Markus Reuter on Touch Guitars AU8, soundscapes; and Gary Husband on keyboards.
Stream or buy the album from stickmen-moonjune.bandcamp.com/album/owari