Marc Wagnon
Percussionist and composer Marc Wagnon was born in Switzerland, where he studied classical percussion at the Geneva Conservatory. He has lived in the United States since the 1980s, where he studied composition and mallet technique on the vibraphone at the Berklee School in Boston, then moved to New York City to further his jazz performance and percussion skills. Since that time, Marc has toured the U.S., Europe, Japan and Brazil, and can be heard on over 20 recordings, including 4 solo albums.
Marc’s interest in electronics led him to push the boundaries of live performance with the “electronic vibraphone”, where he is recognized as a pioneer on this instrument.
Beside a performer and a composer, Marc teaches workshops here and in Europe, and is very involved in making computers accessible to visually impaired musicians. Marc is currently working on an iBook, titled “Drum Talk - An Introduction to Percussion Ensemble”, which demonstrates the techniques he developed during his many years teaching ensembles of all ages at the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School.
A few recent quotes:
“Forward-thinking composing supported by spectacular musicianship.” John Barron, allaboutjazz.com
"this is an exemplary set that delivers the goods on many levels", Peter Thelen Exposé Magazine
“Massive talent all around.” John Collinge, Progression Magazine
"…he is not only an incredible mallet player but also a first rate drummer!” Steve Roberts, ZNR.com
“Shows his versatility and talent as a composer, producer and musician.” O's Place Jazz Magazine
“…playing with a wide range of interests and textures, Wagnon is the new progressive darling to
watch.” Chris Spector, Midwest Records
“…holds your attention on every tune of this album.” Rotcod Zzaj, improvijazznation
"DJ’s LOVE the Marc Wagnon and have played it lots" KUMD redway CA, Cynthia
"the Marc Wagnon record is just downright fabulous! WEMU 89.1 FM Ypsilanti MI, Linda Yohn music director
"this is a quality recording and quality artist" KCRW Los Angeles CA, Eric Lawrence
Marc’s interest in electronics led him to push the boundaries of live performance with the “electronic vibraphone”, where he is recognized as a pioneer on this instrument.
Beside a performer and a composer, Marc teaches workshops here and in Europe, and is very involved in making computers accessible to visually impaired musicians. Marc is currently working on an iBook, titled “Drum Talk - An Introduction to Percussion Ensemble”, which demonstrates the techniques he developed during his many years teaching ensembles of all ages at the Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School.
A few recent quotes:
“Forward-thinking composing supported by spectacular musicianship.” John Barron, allaboutjazz.com
"this is an exemplary set that delivers the goods on many levels", Peter Thelen Exposé Magazine
“Massive talent all around.” John Collinge, Progression Magazine
"…he is not only an incredible mallet player but also a first rate drummer!” Steve Roberts, ZNR.com
“Shows his versatility and talent as a composer, producer and musician.” O's Place Jazz Magazine
“…playing with a wide range of interests and textures, Wagnon is the new progressive darling to
watch.” Chris Spector, Midwest Records
“…holds your attention on every tune of this album.” Rotcod Zzaj, improvijazznation
"DJ’s LOVE the Marc Wagnon and have played it lots" KUMD redway CA, Cynthia
"the Marc Wagnon record is just downright fabulous! WEMU 89.1 FM Ypsilanti MI, Linda Yohn music director
"this is a quality recording and quality artist" KCRW Los Angeles CA, Eric Lawrence