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MySpace Generators Click Here for Free MySpace Layouts ------------------------------------------------------ ALTERNITY RECORDS was founded by Chris Hoard and Derek Wilson in 2001, who currently reside in OC California... home of some of the nation's most beautiful beaches and staunchest conservatives.Our label signed guitar legend Allan Holdsworth in 2001, and released two records -- his acclaimed live masterpiece, Then! (recorded live in Tokyo, 1990) in 2003, featuring Gary Husband, Jimmy Johnson, and Steve Hunt, and the double CD compilation "Against The Clock," in 2005 including Holdsworth's favorite studio works remastered and selected from seven of original studio albums, plus two previously unreleased tracks, among them a unique Sythaxe/Guitar solo interpretation of the timeless folk classic, "Shenandoah."In 2006 the label signed drummer/keyboardist Gary Husband to release a solo piano album interpreting the original works of John McLaughlin, including some of our Mahavishnu Orchestra favorites. In 2007 Alternity Records announces the spectacular debut recording of sub-bassist Yves Carbonne, which introduces singer Guillaume Eyango, and features guest performances by Michael Manring.Alternity has invested in an international cast of seven artists, including virtuoso pianist/drummer Gary Husband (a current member of John McLaughlin's touring ensemble, and guest on his recent release, long-time Allan Holdsworth band mate, the drummer in the British pop band, Level 42, and having toured with greats such as Billy Cobham as a keyboardist). Husband is featured on drummer/composer Jason Smith's debut recording on Alternity as well.London-based "textural guitarist" and master of Future Groove, Simeon Harris, and NYC based femme guitarist extroardinaire, Jane Getter, who's band includes Adam Holzman (Miles Davis), and Keith Carlock (Steely Dan), Label founder Chris Hoard produced and composed the experimental, sometimes hip-hop groove based, progressive fusion of Riptyde, which features a wealth of guitar work by guest Allan Holdsworth. Hoard regularly guests on Los Angeles radio station's exotic music show, "Forward Motion" (KPFK Freedom of Speech Radio / 90.7 Los Angeles)with host Jas Shepperd.www.alternityrecords.com 1001 Avenida Pico, Suite C177 San Clemente, CA 92673 e-mail: [email protected] XXXXXXXXXXXX

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Sub-Bass Extravaganza - Yves Carbonne Release Party!

Alternity Records is hosting a CD release party in Los Angeles at THE MINT for Yves Carbonne's 1/22 release of SEVEN WAVES!WEDNESDAY EVENING January 23 -- 7:30PMYves will be performing solo on his 12 ...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 19:18:00 GMT

Alternity Records makes bass art history with the new release of Yves Carbonnes Seven Waves!

French bassist Yves Carbonne has completed his first studio release as a solo artist, the magnificent "Seven Waves."  This is a seismic audio journey into the lower registered, as Carbonne explor...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:11:00 GMT

Alternity Records Spring Update: In tune with Gary Husband, Yves Carbonne, & new Holdsworth DVD

Alternity News Update -- May 2007: The Alternity Records family of artists welcomes sub-bassist extroardinaire, Mr. Yves Carbonne!  We're planning a fall release of his debut solo recording, Seve...
Posted by on Mon, 07 May 2007 20:47:00 GMT

Gary's great new album is out!

Alternity Records introduces Gary Husband's "A Meeting of Spirits" A new masterwork of modern piano expression&   "Gary is no ordinary musician: full of invention and surprises, modulations and ...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:45:00 GMT

Gary Husband, Jason Smith, and Dave Carpenter -- Jazz Bakery 5/15/06

Just to let you know--LA's least known and best alternative jazz trio features the fabulous Gary Husband (Billy Cobham, Level 42) on piano, with bass legend Dave Carpenter (Herbie Hancock, Allan Holds...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Apr 2006 23:09:00 GMT