{"id":3617,"date":"2016-09-05T09:41:51","date_gmt":"2016-09-05T09:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/?p=3617"},"modified":"2017-10-15T14:16:21","modified_gmt":"2017-10-15T14:16:21","slug":"esp-a-prog-rock-tour-de-force","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/esp-a-prog-rock-tour-de-force\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony Lowe : Mark Brzezicki&#8217;s ESP with Special Guests &#8211; Live Launch &#038; Reviews &#8211; 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Launch Reviews<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/recordcollectormag.com\/reviews\/esp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-01-04-at-20.07.43-220x300.png\" alt=\"Record Collector\" width=\"220\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to Andy Rawll for a wonderful review of the launch gig in the January edition of &#8216;Record Collector&#8217;. &#8220;<em>Lowe cleverly combines sumptuous orchestration with incisive guitar and keyboards, compelling lyrics and soaring vocals. The critical fifth element is the intricate, precise rhythms of Mark Brzezicki&#8230;A triumph of style and substance<\/em>&#8221;\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/recordcollectormag.com\/reviews\/esp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Record Collector January 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;I\u2019ve got a feeling that symphonic progressive rock has a new standard-bearer. I\u2019ll certainly seek out future ESP shows in London and the South East \u2013 long may they continue. Thank you, Tony Lowe, Mark Brzezicki and your amazing collaborators for an evening of wonderful music. ESP: All symphonic progressive rock fans should buy Invisible Din and make every effort to go to see them on tour.<\/em>\u201d <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progblog.co.uk\/the-blogs\/4583484660\/Extra-Sensory-Perception\/10983977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gareth\u2019s Prog Blog<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>The performance is absolutely exemplary, without the slightest imperfection expert hands move in unison as guided by the inspired direction of Lowe; Moreover with such a cocktail of artists decades of experience the result could only be flawless. The debut of the ESP has all it takes to become a must for all lovers of progressive rock.<\/em>&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.openmagazine.info\/2016\/11\/22\/esp-london-the-venue-11112016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>from Open by Claudia Porceddu<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Launch-Review-OPEN-Italy-by-Claudia-Porceddu.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English Translation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ESP-Album-PR-24.8.16-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PRESS RELEASE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ADwithBorderESP750NEWNoPAT750X.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4157\" src=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ADwithBorderESP750NEWNoPAT750X.jpg\" alt=\"Invisible Din Album Launch\" width=\"565\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ADwithBorderESP750NEWNoPAT750X.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ADwithBorderESP750NEWNoPAT750X-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc99; text-decoration: underline;\">MUSICIANS ON THE ALBUM<\/span><i><br \/>\n<\/i><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tonylowe.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tony Lowe<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nGuitar\/Vocals: Tony has worked with many artists as a guitarist including Simon Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Julian Lennon, Pet Shop Boys and Julien Clerc. As a producer has worked with David Cross, Toyah, John Foxx, Simon Townshend, Chris Gray, Bram Stoker, \u2019David Cross and Robert Fripp\u2019 and many more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MarkMBrzezicki\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mark Brzezicki<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nDrums: Widely known as being the drummer in Big Country although his list of live and studio credits is endless, including Phil Collins, Sting, Procol Harum, The Cult and Midge Ure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.david-cross.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">David Cross<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nElectric Violin: David was violinist in King Crimson and famously played on \u2018Larks Tongues in Aspic\u2019 album and \u2018Starless and Bible Black\u2019 as well as touring extensively with the band which included Bill Buford and John Wetton. Now involved in many different recording projects including the David Cross Band. David and Tony worked together when they produced the \u2018Cross and Fripp\u2019 album \u2019Starless Starlight\u2019 together in 2015, although their collaborations go way back.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jaxontonewall.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">David Jackson<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nSaxophones\/Flutes: David played Saxophones and Flutes through various electronic devices for many years in Van der Graaf Generator. He has also played with Peter Gabriel and Keith Tippet amongst many others which includes 18 Italian bands since 1970! David Jackson\u2019s inspiration originally came from childhood experiences of popular music, jazz, rock and folk. He is also an extraordinary interactive performance artist and the creator of Tonewall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.philspalding.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Phil Spalding<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nBass: Mostly known for his work as a bass player with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Elton John, Mick Jagger, Robbie Williams, Mike Oldfield and Seal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stevegee.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Steve Gee<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nBass: Along with his current band, Landmarq. Steve has also played with John Wetton (Asia, King Crimson, UK, Roxy Music) and Pete Banks, the original guitarist from Yes, amongst many others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/john.beagley.10?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">John Beagley<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nVocals\/Keyboards: John has released several self-produced albums as a solo artist and has collaborated with various musicians, including Simon Collins, (Sound of Contact), Jeremy Cubert and Tom Kraus of Prog band Iluvator.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifesigns.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">John Young<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nJohn was classically trained at Liverpool Cathedral on the keyboard and voice and has played with many famous artists over the years, including, Greenslade, Asia, John Wetton, Fish, Paul Rodgers, Bonnie Tyler and many more. John has also written music for various TV productions. A consummate player and performer currently with the band Lifesigns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alisonflemingmusic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Alison Fleming<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nVocals: Alison\u2019s work is lit by her vivid imagination. Her intuitive, heartfelt, often dramatic lyrics can be candid yet ambiguous making them a perfect match for Tony&#8217;s evocative and imaginative music. As heard on many of their collaborations her clearwater, ethereal voice lifts this material to new heights of beauty<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yumiharacawkwell.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yumi Hara<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nElectric Harp: Recently took up harp for &#8216;Half the Sky; music of Lindsay Cooper&#8217; project. Yumi has collaborated with many musicians as a pianist and vocalist including \u2018The Artaud Beats\u2019, &#8216;Jump for Joy!&#8217;, \u2018you me &amp; us\u2019 (with Daevid Allen and Chris Cutler) and an album with Hugh Hopper.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/patorchardmusic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pat Orchard<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\nAcoustic Guitar: Pat has written and recorded several albums of his own material and has toured extensively. He has also supported Annie Lennox, Johnny Cash, Emerson Lake and Palmer and Richard Thompson.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">NOVEMBER 2016 LAUNCH<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/PhosporusESPFINAL8b1500x.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4130\" title=\"Invisible Din Album Launch\" src=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/PhosporusESPFINAL8b1500x-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"Invisible Din Album Launch\" width=\"599\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/PhosporusESPFINAL8b1500x-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/PhosporusESPFINAL8b1500x-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/PhosporusESPFINAL8b1500x.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sunncreative.com\/latest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ESP-InvisibleDin1500x-copy.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Poster Download<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Join us at 229 THE VENUE (2), Londo<\/strong><strong>n &#8211; 11 November 2016 for <\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tony Lowe &amp; Mark Brzezicki&#8217;s ESP &#8211;<\/b> &#8216;<b>Invisible Din&#8217;<\/b> &#8211; Album Launch<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>*Tickets: \u00a312 Advance &#8211; \u00a315 Door at: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ishl.starrezhousing.com\/events\/StarRezPortal\/Default.aspx?Params=L9ezxPcQnQvPF6HX%2bWhPkPJMQLof0AJms%2b%2f7bqyGkkQ%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">229 The Venue (+\u00a31.50 booking fee)<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ents24.com\/london-events\/229\/tony-lowe\/1073785097\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ents24 (+ \u00a31.20 booking fee)<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Tony Lowe &amp; Mark Brzezicki&#8217;s ESP<\/b> is a collaboration with musicians from King Crimson, Van der Graaf Generator, Procol Harum, GTR, Landmarq and more. The new band, formed by Producer\/Guitarist Tony Lowe and Drummer Mark Brzezicki, is showcasing the debut album <strong>&#8216;Invisible Din&#8217;<\/strong> and will include performances from most of the musical contributors. The immensely talented <strong>Mickey Simmonds<\/strong> on keyboards has joined the <b>ESP <\/b>project on keyboards, and will be appearing at the album launch. Mickey has previously worked with Mike Oldfield, Fish, Camel and many others.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>&#8216;Invisible Din&#8217;<\/b> is Written and Produced by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tonylowe.com\/reflector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tony Lowe,<\/a><\/strong> who recently co-produced the &#8216;<strong>Starless Starlight<\/strong>&#8216; album by David Cross &amp; Robert Fripp.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Set for an 11th November 2016 release, &#8216;<b>Invisible Din&#8217;<\/b> can be compared to Genesis, King Crimson, Yes, Roger Waters, The Alan Parson\u2019s Project and Brand X.<\/p>\n<p><center>The <span style=\"color: #6f8a91;\"><b><span style=\"color: #ffcc99;\">ESP<\/span> &#8211;<\/b><\/span>\u00a0project has an open door collaboration policy, the performer line-up may vary for shows and subsequent albums. Additional musicians may be added to both the album and\/or band. Many thanks to the photographers: David Jackson by Luca Fiaccavento; Steve Gee by Paul Blue; Yumi Hara by Kunimitsu Tsuburai; Alison Fleming by Madeleine Thour; Tony Lowe, Mark Brzezicki, David Cross, John Beagley by Cheryl Stringall<\/center><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 3685px; left: 50px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Launch Reviews Thank you to Andy Rawll for a wonderful review of the launch gig in the January edition of &#8216;Record Collector&#8217;. &#8220;Lowe cleverly combines sumptuous orchestration with incisive guitar and keyboards, compelling lyrics and soaring vocals. 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