Eaton’s new project is an eclectic expanse of ethereal atmospheres and fields of magnetic,
lyrical melodies orbiting a core of contemporary jazz and prog idioms.
—Bass Musician Magazine
Musician/Producer and Allegra Drums Artist
multi-instrumentalist
b.1966
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Brian Eaton released his third full-length album,
The Known Space Project, today on his label, Eatin’ Records, available now on digital platforms. Though a bit of a departure from his usual vocal rock sound, Eaton has returned to his jazz/fusion roots. The new instrumental album consists of nine original compositions showcasing the multi-instrumentalist’s diversity as a multi-genre artist and can be streamed or downloaded from here.
Duane Williams, who’s featured six tracks from the album on his “What’s New” program on WWOZ 90.7 FM, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Station, called it “a fun album.” And the track “Not Where, But When” was the featured
Song of the Day at All About Jazz on September 12. Several tracks have also been featured on
Bob Osborne’s “Aural Delights” radio and podcast show and on Krzysztof Komorek’s (Jazz Suite founder and jazzpress.pl editor) Donos Kulturalny this month.
The July issue of
Bass Musician Magazine announced, “Eaton’s new project is an eclectic expanse of ethereal atmospheres and fields of magnetic, lyrical melodies orbiting a core of contemporary jazz and prog idioms. Listeners will find elements of jazz, prog rock, nu jazz, world, R&B, ambient big spaces, and soundtrack vibes within the record.” And “...features bass guitar as the lead instrument for much of the instrumental album including the proggy, upbeat ‘Four String Theory,’ in which all the tracks for the entire song (including the drum/percussion sounds) were created using bass, making it quite unique.”
Other songs, like “Trans-Neptunian Dust,” blend hypnotic, harmonizing horns with an infectious groove. While the captivating “Alone on Top of Ahuna Mons” and the majestically optimistic “Jovian Empyrean,” revolve around piano and strings with the bass performing lyrical lines.
Eaton not only performs the bass, but the drums, guitars, keyboards and percussion on the record, not to mention his duties behind the desk as producer/engineer. He is also joined by his brother, Bill, who has played with former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, performing lead guitar on “Superheavy Metals of Ceres.” The track features the two brothers trading saturated guitar and keyboard solos over a syncopated, weighty rhythm section.
Regarding the inspiration for
The Known Space Project, Eaton commented in
Bass Musician Magazine, “I had begun an appreciation for jazz and fusion at a very early age, and I fell in love with
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