Brian Eaton
- Release
- 05/05/2023
About
From sitting in on drums at an L.A. jazz club at age nine to jamming with Gilby Clarke (former Guns ‘N Roses guitarist) in his older brother’s band at 11, Brian Eaton found the spark that ignited his passion in a pair of sticks at an early age. The Allegra Drums Artist, musician, composer/songwriter, engineer, and producer has gone on to be a multi-genre force in jazz fusion, prog, and rock, who uses the studio as the ultimate instrument to wield his imaginative creativity. Eaton has been featured in Bass Musician Magazine, All About Jazz, World of Jazz, and more, and has received praise from jazz greats Jean-Luc Ponty, Paul Wertico (Pat Metheny Group), and Frank Catalano.
Hailed as a “studio wizard” and “diverse performer,” Eaton continues to captivate his listeners with eclectic, sonic intrigue. The Illinois Entertainer called him, “a multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist with multi-tasking abilities,” and WWOZ jazz radio proclaimed, “Brian Eaton is an amazing composer and artist.”
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ARTIST FACT SHEET:
Brian Eaton is an American multi-instrumentalist, engineer/producer, singer, songwriter/composer, and owner of indie label Eatin' Records, known for his genre-defying music that challenges traditional categories. With his singular approach to blending diverse musical traditions—from jazz to rock to ethereal ambient landscapes—Eaton creates music that is as cinematic as it is technical. As a “sonic architect” and a true independent spirit, he writes, performs, produces, and engineers all of his music in his home studio, maintaining complete creative control to craft immersive listening experiences.
Instruments: drums, percussion, guitars, bass, keyboards, vocals
Location: Portland, OR USA
Years active: 1992 - present
Label: Eatin' Records
Publisher: BSE Music (ASCAP)
Former Member of: North, Sanfilip
Endorsements: Allegra Custom Drums
Americana/Roots | Jazz
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Source
Brian Eaton Returns To Rock Covering John Lennon’s “Mind Games” For Its 50th Anniversary
PORTLAND, OR — Brian Eaton, who has earned praise for his versatility in both jazz and rock, will release his new single, “Mind Games,” on Friday, May 5 on digital platforms via his label, Eatin’ Records. After releasing two consecutive instrumental jazz fusion albums in the past two years, Eaton returns to rock with an ambitious cover of John Lennon’s song for its 50th anniversary. Fans can pre-order on iTunes and pre-save on Spotify to stream/download upon its release at BrianEaton.com
While building on the classic elements of Lennon’s original version, Eaton injects his own brand of rock along with some Beatles’ overtones into the new recording. The result is an eloquent track built on the original arrangement that forges a modern rock anthem evoking lingering hippie sentiments of the early ‘70s.
In its November 3, 1973 review, Cash Box said that Lennon “...comes through with his most powerful recorded effort in some time. Top flight vocal performance backed by that steady, yet driving, tempo accentuates some great lyrics, all in making for a great song.” It’s no wonder this is one of Eaton’s favorite songs from the ex-Beatle. The timeless track advocates peace, love, unity, and a positive outlook, and these are some of the reasons why he chose it for his tribute.
This is Eaton’s second cover endeavor. He first covered Seal’s “Crazy” on his debut 2011 rock album, Graphic Nature, which is rated #1 best performance over Alanis Morissette’s and Morgan James’ version on SecondHandSongs.com (the cover song database).
Eaton, who has received praise from jazz greats Jean-Luc Ponty and Seven-Time Grammy winner Paul Wertico (Pat Metheny Group), and has been featured in Bass Musician Magazine, All About Jazz, World of Jazz, and more, continues his multi-tasking abilities producing, engineering, and performing all the instruments on the new single.
For more information, visit BrianEaton.com
Dispatch Details
| Preferred Retail Link: | Click here |
| Suggested Retail Price: | 0.99 |
| Release Format: | Single |
| Release Type: | Digital |
| Country: | United States |
| Distributor: | Soundrop |
| Record Label: | Eatin' Records |
| Release Title: | Mind Games |
