Jadis
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Jadis is a U.K.
neo-progressive rock
group. They play guitar-driven rock with the use of synthesizers to add depth and atmosphere, and an emphasis on melody. They are currently signed to InsideOut Music
.
The name Jadis is taken from the novel "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S.Lewis. The same character later appeared as the white witch in "The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe"
, More Than Meets the Eye was released on CD, and was received well in the progressive rock
scene.
Jadis is led by Gary Chandler (vocals
, electric guitar
), although generally the whole group is given songwriting credit. Other original members of the band were Trevor Dawkins (bass
), Pete Salmon (keyboards
) and Paul Alwin (drums
), who was replaced by Mark Law in July 1988. Later members were Martin Orford (keyboards
), John Jowitt
(bass
) and Steve Christey (drums
). Orford and Jowitt are also members of IQ
.
In the late 1990s, Orford and Jowitt left the band for a while and were replaced by Mike Torr (keyboards
) and Steve Hunt (bass
), but they returned for 2000
's Understand. Shortly after completing their album Photoplay in early 2006
, Orford left the band for a second time due to musical differences. He was replaced with Italian session pianist/keyboardist Giulio Risi. In late 2006
, Jowitt also left the band again, and was replaced with session player Andy Marlow for some live gigs. After a hiatus the band announced new live dates for 2010.
The band is based in Southampton.
United Kingdom
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neo-progressive rock
Neo-progressive rock
Neo-progressive rock is a sub-genre of progressive rock, developed in the UK and popular in the 1980s, although it lives on today....
group. They play guitar-driven rock with the use of synthesizers to add depth and atmosphere, and an emphasis on melody. They are currently signed to InsideOut Music
InsideOut Music
Inside Out Music is a German independent record label based in Kleve, in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, and dedicated to the publication of progressive rock, progressive metal and related styles music albums.-History:...
.
The name Jadis is taken from the novel "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S.Lewis. The same character later appeared as the white witch in "The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe"
History
Jadis was formed in 1986 and, in 1989, released their first vinyl album, named Jadis, which was produced by Marillion's Steve Rothery. In 19921992 in music
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, More Than Meets the Eye was released on CD, and was received well in the progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
scene.
Jadis is led by Gary Chandler (vocals
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, electric guitar
Electric guitar
An electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
), although generally the whole group is given songwriting credit. Other original members of the band were Trevor Dawkins (bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), Pete Salmon (keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
) and Paul Alwin (drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
), who was replaced by Mark Law in July 1988. Later members were Martin Orford (keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
), John Jowitt
John Jowitt
John Jowitt is a bass guitarist known for his work with UK progressive bands Ark, IQ, Arena and Frost*. He has been awarded the British Classic Rock Society's award for best bass player ten times, each year between 1993 and 1998 and again between 2002 and 2004, and again in 2010 and 2011.-References:...
(bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
) and Steve Christey (drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
). Orford and Jowitt are also members of IQ
IQ (band)
IQ are a British neo-progressive rock band founded by Mike Holmes and Martin Orford in 1981 following the dissolution of their original band The Lens...
.
In the late 1990s, Orford and Jowitt left the band for a while and were replaced by Mike Torr (keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
) and Steve Hunt (bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), but they returned for 2000
2000 in music
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's Understand. Shortly after completing their album Photoplay in early 2006
2006 in music
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, Orford left the band for a second time due to musical differences. He was replaced with Italian session pianist/keyboardist Giulio Risi. In late 2006
2006 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
, Jowitt also left the band again, and was replaced with session player Andy Marlow for some live gigs. After a hiatus the band announced new live dates for 2010.
The band is based in Southampton.
Studio Albums
- Jadis (LP, 1989)
- More Than Meets the Eye (1992)
- Across the Water (1994)
- Somersault (1997)
- Understand (2000)
- Fanatic (2003)
- Photoplay (2006)
EPs
- Once Upon a Time (1993)
- No Sacrifice (1994)
- Once or Twice (1996)
- Racing Sideways (Promotional CD to support the "Understand" Album) (2000)
- The Great Outside (Promotional CD to support the "Fanatic" Album) (2003)
Live & Compilations
- As Daylight Fades (1998) (live)
- Medium Rare (2001) (compilation of two earlier EPs, Once Upon a Time and Once or Twice, plus some additional tracks)
- Alive Outside (2001) (live)