Arcana (American band)

Arcana was a short-lived American fusion band project that was founded in 1995.

History

The band project was founded in 1995 by guitarist Derek Bailey, bassist Bill Laswell and drummer Tony Williams. In this band only recorded in July 1996 on the album The Last Wave before Bailey left the band. Then took over for the second album of guest musicians Nicky Skopelitis and Buckethead Baileys items. Arc of the Testimony was published in October 1997. The band broke up after the release of their second album since Williams died in February 1997.

Guest musicians

The following musicians are heard on the second album Arc of the Testimony:

  • Nicky Skopelitis - guitar (12 -string)
  • Buckethead - Guitar
  • Pharoah Sanders - tenor saxophone
  • Byard Lancaster - alto saxophone, bass clarinet
  • Graham Haynes - cornet

Discography

  • The Last Wave (Disc Union, 1996)
  • Arc of the Testimony ( Axiom / Iceland, 1997)

Credentials

  • Review of the album The Last Wave by Brian Olewnick at Allmusic (English). Retrieved on 21 January 2011.
  • Review of the album Arc of the Testimony of Stephen Thomas Erlewine at Allmusic (English). Retrieved on 21 January 2011.
  • Jazz Band
  • American band
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