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The Michael Stark Trio/Quartet: Ontology EP
RNR-07 (2004) 5 tracks, total length: 49:47
$8.00

This group is an extension of wingnut that explores jazz themes in a more traditional context, with Michael Stark leading on acoustic piano. The trio tunes feature the usual wingnut suspects, with Zaun on drums and Walt on bass. The quartet features drummer Doug Navarro and Jesse Collins on alto sax. Jhakeem Haltom guests on flute and vocal for the title track.

wingnut with special guests
Live at Art's
RNR-06 (2003) 9 tracks, total length: 64:23
$6.00

A compilation of material from 2 back-to-back shows last February in Cincinatti, the disc features Z on drums, along with appearances from guest MCs Napoleon Maddox of ISWHAT?!, Idrissa Ekundayo and DJ Mezz.

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Drum Duel (edit)
Four Paths (edit)
Bag Slap/No Blood For Oil (edit)

wingnut : Motion
RNR-05 (2001) 9 tracks, total length: 73:14
$10.00

wingnut captured where they really shine- LIVE! This is a compilation of performances from their 2001 tour, featuring a special guest appearance by cellist Hank Roberts.

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Bitch It Up (edit)
Rerun (edit)

wingnut : Color
IT013 (2000) 12 tracks, total length: 70:06
$12.00


Color is an exciting follow-up studio album with an emphasis on diversity and contrast. Featuring guest vocalists, horn players and a dj, the album covers a broad sonic and stylistic spectrum, not to mention more complex production, combining live and studio tracks.

Produced by Matthew Saccuccimorano & wingnut
Recorded at Electric Wilburland Studio, Newfield, NY

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Yellowbird (edit)
Head Toaster (edit)

Hi Girls with Johnny Dowd: Nobody's Whore
(2003) 14 tracks, total length: 42:52
$10.00

Our very own Michael Stark on rhodes and hammond organ joins Willie B. on guitar, bass pedals and analog drum machine, Matt Saccuccimorano on drums, and Johnny Dowd guesting on vocals & synthesizer. A fantastic set of spontaneously composed music, live at the Chapter House.

Michael Stark : In Mind
RNR-04 (2001)
15 tracks, total length: 49:37
$10.00

The debut solo piano album from the keyboardist/composer of wingnut comes with a new voice. Blending majestic colors, In Mind combines classical and pop with darkened jazz elements, all within these spontaneous compositions.
"Stark's hands are a blur as his fingers race between the ivories of his grand piano, crafting alluring melodies at one instant and thick spiraling swells the next... contrasting moods, dynamic intensity, and remarkable improvisation."

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Somewhere Else (edit)
Starfall (edit)
Out To Mar (edit)

an Orbiting Art Ensemble
Volume 1 - oae/abc
RNR-03 (2001)
7 tracks, total length: 50:56
$10.00

live jungle / drum n' bass, heavy improvisations from outer space... featuring: Mike & Z from wingnut, Matt Saccuccimorano (drums & electronics), Brian Dozoretz (bass & electronics) & Billy Cote (guitar & electronics)

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Digger Wasps
My God Will Now Kill Your God

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