Jan Uvena Discography of CDs

Jan Uvena CD discography Though blessed with a potent voice, Alcatrazz leader (and purported star) Graham Bonnet was heavily dependent on the songwriting skills of his cohorts. Each album is therefore a reflection of the particular guitarist involved, resulting in a stylistic inconsistency that failed to attract a loyal following for the band. As such, their 1983 debut No Parole from Rock'n'Roll sounds a lot like guitarist Yngwie J. Malmsteen's later solo albums. Still, this is an excellent record, successfully fusing Bonnet's tuneful screaming, Jimmy Waldo's tasteful Rainbow-derived keyboard textures, and Malmsteen's blinding dexterity and speed. The nearly perfect "Island in the Sun" is the album's absolute high point, and it's a wonder the song didn't become a huge hit. And while "Jet to Jet" sounds like little more than a Rainbow outtake, the epic "Kree Nakoorie" showcases Malmsteen and Waldo at their best. Other highlights include the amusing "Too Young to Die, Too Drunk to Live" and "Bigfoot," with its scorching Malmsteen riff. In short, a fine ...

Jan Uvena albums This average quality live recording showcases Alcatrazz on their successful 1984 Japanese tour -- the only country where the band could get arrested. Besides performing songs from their debut album, the band run through a few of vocalist Graham Bonnet's Rainbow-era songs ("Since You've Been Gone," "All Night Long," and "Night Games") and guitarist Yngwie J. Malmsteen's soon-to-be-released solo work ("Evil Eye"). Therefore, the album is more interesting as a historical curiosity than an artistic statement, ...

Jan Uvena music CDs Adapter: Alfie Falckenbach. Personnel: Graham Bonnet, Jay Davis (vocals); Danny Johnson (guitars, background vocals); Yngwie Malmsteen (guitars); Jimmy Waldo (keyboards, background vocals); Jan Uvena (drums, background vocals). Recording information: American Recording Studios, Woodland Hills, CA (1984); The Country Club, Reseda, CA (1984). Illustrator: Manuel Nuñez.

Jan Uvena discography In 1983, just about every up-and-coming hard rock guitarist was mesmerized by -- and copying -- Eddie Van Halen's two-handed tapping technique. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, came Yngwie Malmsteen, who introduced "classical metal" to the masses. Before making a name for himself as a solo artist, Yngwie was briefly a member of L.A. rockers Alcatrazz, which resulted in a studio album (1983's No Parole from Rock 'n' Roll) and a live album (1984's Live Sentence). ...

Jan Uvena songs 2011 expanded edition with a 17-track bonus disc, featuring an unabridged live concert performed at the Shinjuku Koseinenkin-Kaikan hall, in Tokyo, Japan. 28 tracks. Recording information: Shinjuku Koseinenkin-Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan (10/10/1984). Alcatrazz includes: Graham Bonnet (vocals); Steve Vai (guitar). Personnel: Graham Bonnet (vocals); Steve Vai (guitar); Jimmy Waldo (keyboards); Jan Uvena (drums).

Jan Uvena CD discography REMASTERED VERSION OF THIS ROCK/AOR CLASSIC Adapter: Eric Coubard. Signal: Mark Free. Personnel: Mark Free (vocals); Danny Jacob (guitar); Tom Coster, Jr. (keyboards, programming); Erik Scott (keyboards); Jan Uvena (drums, percussion). Recording information: Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA. Photographers: David Roth; Marc Villalonga. Arrangers: Mark Free; Danny Jacob; Erik Scott.