BARRY WEDGLE

"The first poly-free guitar player. The most interesting of the decade".
Steve Lacy (soprano saxophonist extrordinare) Paris, France 1984

Wedgle, who has played on two Grammy-nominated jazz albums ("Rare Silk" and "The Antidote) and is one of the premier players in the region. Bill Reed The Colorado Springs Gazzette 2004

"Barry Wedgle has again shifted expectations, and has produced one of his most important musical statements to date." Paradise#1014 Nick Lea Jazzviews web site 2004

"Jazz guitarist Barry Wedgle has wondered the globe in his quest to forge a solo style unlike any other".
Nancy Motsumoto, The Magazine, Tokyo, Japan, Dec, 88.

"Barry Wedgle has a rare combination of many styles". From a European tour with Sam Rivers, Steve McCraven and Steve Niel.
Roveretto Daily, Roveretto, Italy 1983

"A guitarist of illuminating solos".
Loic Chaveau, Montpelier, France 1983

Improvisations (Exit Records). When two highly tecnhical guitar-noodlers decide to sit down with a laptop and a couple of mikes to improvise, the results might serve for posterity's sake and little else - especially if they've never met. But when said noodlers are microtonalist Neil Haverstick and flamenco/jazz ace Barry Wedgle, it's a collision course of two distictive and exciting styleswell worth documenting.- La Briola Westword magazines best cd's of 2004

"Strange and iridescent. Acoustic Spanish jazz guitar strung
between a boudin (drum) and a egil (3 string gypsy violin)
with shamanic vocals and throat singing intermixed - this
incredible CD is beyond description and very, very good." "Country and Eastern" review, Exit Records #1006 Brett Simpson 2004

"Veteran Barry Wedgle puts his own twist on the guitar combo session format by concentrating on acoustic rather than electric guitar. The acoustic gives his sound a human urgency that's a welcome contrast to the glibness of so many mainstream electric guitarists.", "Paradise" review Exit Records #1014 David Dupont 2004

Paradise", 2004 Guitarist Barry Wedgle has toured the world extensively, playing with everyone from Harry Belafonte to Steve Lacy. He was reared on Hendrix but eventually moved on to jazz and actually toured for a spell playing flamenco. "Paradise" finds Wedgle playing with veteran jazz musicians, most notably, drum master Billy Hart, who has performed with the best, from McCoy Tyner to Herbie Hancock. Wedgle plays a classical guitar throughout. His compositions range from darkly ethereal -- "Love Life" and the title track bring to mind mid sixties Wayne Shorter -- to Monkesque. The opening riffs of "Dumpling" are humorously dissonant and playful. The melody, played in unison, then in harmony by Wedgle and saxophonist George Garzone, jaunts, jabs and teases. What follows is an experimental, loose, and enjoyable jam. Good fun. © Chip O'Brien 'Minor Seventh-Short takes'

Barry Wedgle Discography

Kake
Exit Records #1009
Barry Wedgle-Composer, Guitar
& Charrango
Jerry Granelli-Drums
Phil Sparks-Bass
Jim Peluso-Drums
Titos Sampa-Congas
Fly McClard-Tenor Saxophone &
Horn Arrangement
Geoff Lee-Piano
Collin Walcott-Tabla
Jay Clayton-Voice
Paul McCandless-Oboe
Glen Nitta-Alto Saxophone
Mark Harris-Tenor Saxophone
Rick Jones-Trumpet
Walter Dawkins-Tenor Saxophone
Beth Winter-Choir
Chandricka Fernandez-Choir
Cara McMillen-Choir
Bob Burnham-Engineer & Producer
Brad Smith-Enineer & Producer
Recorded in Denver, Colorado in 1982.

Recorded in Paris, France, 1994

The Antidote

Barry Wedgle Octet

(Nominated for a Grammy1995)
Capri Records #74044-2/USA
Featuring;
Russell Bizzett-drums
Ira Nepus-trombone
Jim Seeley-trumpet
Kim Stone-bass
Jeff Collela-piano
Mike Nelson-saxophone
& Nick LeFleur Arranger
Engineer: Bob Burnham; Recorded in Hollywood, CA, USA 1990

In Your Dreams
Exit Records #1007
Barry Wedgle-Composer, Vocals & Guitar
Kim Stone-Bass & Producer
Anne Kennedy-Vocals
Christian Teele-Drums
Steve Barta-Piano
Bryant Jones-Keyboard
Greg Adams-Keyboard
Doug Grow-Vocals
Dave VanVliet-Keyboard
Bob Mocarsky-Keyboard
Keith Oxman-
Tenor Saxophone
Chris Lawson-Trumpet
Chuck Schneider-
Tenor Saxophone
Brad Upton-Trumpet
Pam Powers-Violin
Crystal Bliss Brandl- Djembe,
Djun Djun & Shakers
2000

Virgo

Barry Wedgle-guitar

Shigeo Sugiyama-bass
M.A. Records, Japan M010A (CD)/Japan
Recorded in Matsumoto, Japan 1989

SAN SOUCI
Exit Records #1002
Barry Wedgle-composer & guitar
George Coleman-tenor saxophone
Steve Lacy-soprano saxophone
Mark Thompson-Keyboards
Brice Wassy-Drums
Rammond Doumbe-Bass
Felix Saba-Lecco- Drums
Noel Ekwabi-Bass
Biboul Darouiche-Percussion
Bob Drewry- String Arrangement
John Spindler-Violin
Alberto Ramirez- keyboards & mixing
Dave Zinno-Bass
Flavia DeMello-Vocal Percussion
Chandricka Fernandez-Voical
Beth Winter-Vocal
Cara McMillen-Vocal
J. F. Kellner-Engineer
Recorded in Paris, France, Boulder, Colorado & Cali, Colombia
1994

Love Can See

Gemini
Exit Records #1018
Bruce Arnold-electric guitar
Barry Wedgle--classical guitar
Darkness Publishing BMI
Recorded in NYC
2004

New Weave
Rare Silk
(Nominated fro a Grammy)
Polygram Records #810-028-1y-1
(Cassette, LP, CD)/USA, Europe, Japan
Featuring;
Gary Bartz-saxophone
Michael Brecker-saxophone
Randy Brecker-trumpet
Eric Gunnison-piano
Recorded at Caribou Ranch, Colorado, USA
1991

Country and Eastern
Exit Records #1006
Bob Amacher-Boudin
Andre Mongosh-Tuvan throat singer & egil
Barry Wedgle-Guitar
Vera Sazhena -Voice
Recorded in Moscow, Russia
2001

Futurities 1&2
(5 stars in Down Beat Mag.)
Steve Lacy-saxophone
Hat Art Records (CD) #6031, 6032/USA, Europe, Japan
Featuring;
George Lewis-trombone
Oliver Johnson-drums
& Jean-Jaques Avenel-bass
Recorded at IRCAM Studio
Centre George Pompidou, Paris, France,
1985

This Girl Charito
(Barry Wedgle wrote the hit tune 'Nights of Love')
Crown Records PAS#1005 (CD)/Japan
Featuring; Noriki-piano & arranger
Recorded in Tokyo, Japan, 1989

Christmas Carols
Barry Wedgle-guitars
Exit Records#1019
Recorded at Exit Records Studios
Colorado Springs, Colorado
2005

BBK
Exit Records #1005
Barry Altschul-drums
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Kim Stone-bass
Recorded in Manitou Springs,
Colorado at Kim Stone Studios
2002

Boro
Rolling Club Band
Tokuma Japan #30uc-468(CD)/Japan
Featuring; Shigeo Sugiyama-bass
Recorded at Mt. Fuji, Japan,
1989

Rossport
Source Music SBCD #906/USA
Featuring; Kim Stone-bass
Bob Rebholts-flute
Recorded in Colorado Springs, CO, USA
1989

Barry Wedgle Trio
Exit Records #1007
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Eric Von Essen-bass
Russel Bizzett-drums
Wayne Peet-engineer
Kilzone Studio-studio
1995

Cheyenne
Doug Grow
Lake George Records CR02/USA
Featuring; Kim Stone-bass
Recorded in Manitou Springs, CO, USA
1983

Art Sound Orchestra
OTHER WORLDS
Exit Records # 1003
Mike Ellis-Composer-Soprano-
Saxophone-Musical Director
Matthew Russell-Composer-
Flutes & Percussion
Brice Wassy-Composer-Drums-
Musical Director
Nicolas Genest-Trumpet
Jean-Michel Couchet-Alto Sax
Bradley Wheeler-Alto Saxophone
Avram Fefer-Tenor Saxophone
Bobby Rangell-Tenor Saxophone
Daniel Casimir-Trombone
Jean-Francois Kellner-Guitar
Mark Sims-Trombone
Paolo Pondy-Guitar
Norbert Lucarain-Vibraphone
John Silverman-Bass
Barry Wedgle-Guitar
Noel Ekwabi-Bass
Ravy Magnifique-Percussion
Arnold Moueza-Percussion
Francois Theberge-arranger

Phillip Brandt-engineer
Recorded in Paris, France
1992

The Steve Lacy Trio

Steve Lacy
Volcanic Records
Featuring; Jean-Jaques Avenel-bass
Recorded in Lyon, France
1986

7 Outlaws
Etienne Rolin
Erol Records #7001/ France
Featuring;
Glen Farris-trombone
Jean-Jaques Avenel-bass
Oliver Johnson-drums
Recorded in Anguleme, France
1986

Jazz Electrique
Exit Records #1012
Ian Dixson-trumpet
Claudia Phillips-vocal
Mark Thompson-keyboards
Mike Ellis-soprano saxophone
Tom Alexander-saxophones
Stefan Rougier-drums
Terry Fossemalle-bass
Barry Wedgle-guitar
Mathew Russell-drum programmer
Recorded in Paris & Tokyo
1990 thru 1993

Another Trane Ride
Exit Records #1022
Barry Wedgle-guitars
Compositions by John Coletrane
Recorded at Exit Records Studios
Colorado Springs Colorado
2005

What Else is New
Mike Ellis
Pan Alpha Records #1-7-28016/ Japan
Featuring;
John Betsch-drums
Jean-Jaques Avenel-bass
Bobby Few-piano
Recorded in Paris, France
1986

Magic Night

Chastang Sylvester Sexteto
CFE Records JS136/Espania
Featuring; Tony Moreno-drums
Recorded in Madrid, Spain
1984

Visions
Jerry Granelli
Excalibur Records/USA
Featuring;
Fly McCard-Sax's

Phil Sparks-bass

Excalaber Records

North Star Studios

Recorded in Boulder, CO, USA
1977

20th Century Classacal Music

Improvisations

Exit Records #1017

Neil Haverstick-guitars

Barry Wedgle-electric guitars

Recorded at Exit Records Studios

Colorado Springs, Colorado

2004