Chris Mandel
This fine band is just me, my cornet, a hard disk recorder, and various sonic toys.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
This is music I did alone in the span of about a year and a half when I was between bands. It was a very important time for me; I discovered who I am as a musician. With solo work there are no excuses. The music's strengths are my strengths, the music's weakness' are my weaknesses.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Nah, not with the solo thing. It's mostly just me pushing buttons. I did it once and everyone was like "cool music, but you're just siting there pushing buttons." I play live with "The Left Channel," a kick ass psychedelic band.
Your musical influences
I'm what happens when a trumpet player listens to Miles Davis, day and night in high school, and Pink Floyd, day and, well actually in those days there were generally only nights) in college. Some other influences: Paul Simon, Trane, the radio show "echos", Don Ellis, and Shakti.
What equipment do you use?
Custom Zeus Cornet by Taylor, an old Yamaha electric organ, AW4416 Yamaha hard disk recorder, Electrix Repeater.
