The Adventures of STRATOSPHEERIUS

About the Artist
Joe Deninzon is a versatile violinist based in New York who has been called "The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin". He has worked with Sheryl Crow, Smoky Robinson, The Mahavishnu Project, and the Trans-Syberian Orchestra among others. He has just released his second CD, "The Adventures of STRATOSPHEERIUS" on D-Zone records, to critical acclaim. Joe’s band, Stratospheerius, has been heavily involved in the New York jam band scene, performing regularly at clubs like Wetlands and the Knitting Factory, as well as touring the East Coast and Midwest. They were also winners of Inside Connection Magazine’s Showcase Competition and have shared bills with Mike Stern, Project/Object, Ulu, Sleigho, The Slip, and more. The group features Joe on six-string electric violin and vocals, Scott Chasolen on Fender rhodes and moog, Grisha Alexiev on drums, Rufus Philpot on bass, DJ Big Wiz on turntables, and legendary guitarist Alex Skolnick (who has worked with Testament and Stu Hamm). ! ! They mix the avant garde jazz/rock sound of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, the pop sensibilities of the Dave Matthews Band, and Chili Peppers-style funk, to create a STRATOSPHEERIC musical experience

Product Description
The long-awaited follow-up to violinist Joe Deninzon's debut, "Electric Blue", tells the story of his musical adventures since moving from Cleveland to New York and becoming an on-demand studio musician and composer. This CD expands on the jazz, funk and fusion vibe of "Electric Blue" by bringing in elements of pop with Joe singing on songs like "Pleasurepain" and 'Hope Alive", hip hop ("Peppermint Patty," "What's That Thang?"), and world beat ("Chunga Changa", "Nefertiti"). The disc introduces Joe's new band, "STRATOSPHEERIUS", and features the explosive guitar work of Alex Skolnick (Testament, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), and the smooth organ playing of Scott Chasolen, with drummer Grisha Alexiev and bassist Rufus Philpot. Other special guests include DJ Big Wiz, percussionist Daniel Sadownick (Steely Dan, Screaming Headless Torsos), and bass player Matt Rubano (Lauren Hill, Sleigho). Combining the influences of Mahavishnu Orchestra, Madeski Martin and Wood, Frank! ! Zappa, and the Dave Matthews Band, the listener is in for a STRATOSPHEERIC musical experience...with plenty of strings attatched.

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