Italian Guitarist/Songwriter Marco Mattei‘s second album “Age of Fragility” featuring Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta and Trey Gunn.
The album’s thoughtful approach to balancing accessible melodies with moments of sonic exploration ensures a rewarding experience for listeners seeking depth and innovation in their music.
Marco Mattei: Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Loops, Bouzouki, Backing Vocals, Additional Percussion, Keyboards, Celesta, Samples and Programming
Duilio Galioto: Piano, Wurlitzer, Rhodes Mk1, Hammond B3, Mellotron, and Memory Moog, Lowrey Organ, Vox Continental, Farfisa Compact Deluxe
Tony Levin: Electric and Upright Bass
Jerry Marotta: Drums and Percussion
Vocals: Dave Bond (1), Fabio Trentini (2,9), Malena Ramonet (3), Tino Boley (4), Jeff Kightly (6,8), Joe Edelmann (7)
Jennifer Maidman: Voice (5)
Trey Gunn: Warr Guitar (5)
Peter Voronov: Violin (6)
María Betania Hernández: Cello, Viola and Violin (7, 8)
Michele Boni: Cavaquinho (9)
Katrin Romanova: Harp (9)
All tracks written by Marco Mattei, except for “So Fragile”, by Marco Mattei and Duilio Galioto.
Recorded at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock (NY) in June 2024.
Sound Engineer: Ariel Shafir
Additional recordings in many corners of the world including Italy, the Netherlands, England, Turkey, Ukraine, Argentina, Brazil, and the United States.
Mixed, Mastered and Produced by Marco Mattei