JC........Guitar, keyboards,vocals and drums. I would like to thank all the studio musicians / friends that have helped me to realize the Arc Angel / Cannata projects over the years. ........GREG TRABANDT, drums.... JEFF BATTER, piano, synths.... BOB GIANNOTTI, flute, guitar..... MICHAEL SOLDAN, keys, voice, words....JEFF BOVA, synths, CHUCK BECKMAN, JIMI BELL, JAY JOHNSON, DAVE COE , ROHN LAWRENCE, KEVIN NUGENT, guitars.... JAY ROWE, keys....SCOTT SPRAY, bass gtr... JAMES CHRISTIAN, THE SIMMS BROTHERS, PETE HODSON, ROSE COPPOLA, bkg. vocals...................Last but not least, Ron Bach and Earl Cohen, engineers extraordinare, for surviving in the trenches, during the Arc Angel / CBS recordings.
I would also like to acknowledge the extraordinary talents of some of the artists whose images grace my pages here, and hopefully you will find them thought provoking and enjoyable. They are : Ed Unitsky, David M. Bowers, Istvan Sandorfi, De es, Sergei Aparin, Ioannis, and Alfred De Angelo.
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In the early days of the Art Rock Movement, Jeff Cannata formed the prog rock band, Jasper Wrath along with Michael Soldan, Robert Giannotti and Phil Stone. Signed to MGM Records, their first LP, recorded at Phil Ramone's Studio ( A&R ) New York receives rave reviews. After extensive auditions, looking for the right " additional voice", James Christian (House Of Lords) is added to the lineup, along with keyboard prodigy Jeff Batter and guitar virtuoso, Scott Zito .
Equipped with full light show and effects, the band toured the Northeast to packed houses until 1976. Because of commercial and non-commercial musical differences, that year, the group disbands.
1983...........The next few years, Cannata , drummer / percussionist , begins to explore the valuable writing tools of guitar and keyboards. After composing a dozen or so pieces, along with writing partner Michael Soldan, Cannata assumes vocal duties for a new project , and is signed to Portrait / CBS Records.........Arc Angel is born. The LP is a monster hit throughout Europe.
1988..........After being contacted from a record executive at (Carrere / CBS) Paris, Cannata is offered a deal he couldn't refuse. A recording budget to build a complete 24 TRK analog studio at home, and to write and produce material for a new LP. A video for the track "FortuneTeller was also shot and directed by Scott Calvert (Pink Floyd) The album was " Images Of Forever".........Rated "top 10 best melodic / prog rock album" (Kerrang Magazine UK )
1993........Receives call from label pres. Mark Ashton, (Now and Then Records UK) to record new CD. Demos were reviewed, contracts signed . "Watching The World " is recorded and released worldwide.
1997..........After numerous requests from former fans...... as to " What ever happened to Jasper Wrath."Cannata, prompted by associate John DuBuque, compiles a 26 song double CD of the bands early studio, live and demo recordings. The limited pressings were quickly sold out...........
2002.........." Tamorok "........ The new CD from Cannata, with flavours of World Music, Progressive and AOR Melodic Rock. Fourteen new and Classic tracks
2006............Cannata..."Mysterium Magnum" The new studio recording 13 new tracks Featuring: Spirit of the Four Winds, Somewhere Beyond the Sun, 4;17, King Of The Mountain and more
2007........Cannata re-issue release of Cult Classic " Images Of Forever" Featuring tracks: Fortune Teller, Hand In hand, Sailing Ships and 2 new unreleased tracks.
Hey Jeff, Hope all is well.... by the way, I have House of Lords with James Christian , Jimmi Bell and BJ Zampa playing at my club on July 12th. Hope things are going well with you and look forward to more of your awesome material. Best Regards,Bill
Cannata, Thanks very much for welcoming me into your friend's space. Such incredible music and visuals here. I was brought to your site by just happening on the videos somewhere else. How did I miss you all before? Definately will be checking in with you frequently to see what youre all up to. Hope you have an inspiring week. Sharon
Check this out......... A month ago I played in El Paso Texas with Johnny Winter ( and Robert Cray ) and a guy came up to me after the show and asked me to sign an album. I figured it was an album I did with Johnny, but it was the ArcAngel album I did with you back in the eighties !
How cool is that ? Guess we both have fans everywhere !!! Ha Ha
Hey I love your music. When I feel so weary and tired, your songs comfort and embrace me. Thanks for the great achievement. By the way, Your recent photo is so cool. No one can pass it by. :) JIN
Into the distanse, ribbon of black Stretched to the point of no turning back A flight of fancy on a wind swept field Standing alone my senses reeled A fatal attraction holding me fast, how Can i escape this irresistable grasp?
Can't keep my eyes from the circling sky Tongue-tied & twisted just an eath-bound misfit.i
Ice is forming on the tips of my wings Unheeded warnings. i thought i thought of everything No navigator to fight my way home Unladened. empty and turned to stone
A soul in tension that's learning to fly Condition grounded but determined to try Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies Tongue-tied & twisted just an eath-bound misfit.i
Above the planet on a wing ang a prayer, My grubby halo, a vapour trail in the empty air, Across the clouds i see my shadow fly Out of the corner of my watering eye A dream unthreatened by the morning light Could blow this soul right through the roof of the Night.
There's no sensation to compare with this, Suspended animation, a state of bliss Can't keep my mind from the circling sky Tongue-tied & twisted just an eath-bound misfit.i
Pleased to virtually meet you. Thank you for joining my circle of cyber friends, for excepting the add and for sharing your Exquisite Music with me. Have yourselves a Relaxing Weekend and take care. Warmest Regards from Toronto, Canada.
