Security Project: All-Star Tribute to Peter Gabriel

The timeless music of Peter Gabriel re-envisioned. 

Members of King Crimson, Shriekback and Peter Gabriel‘s original band bring these genre-less masterpieces into the 21st Century. Seattleites Trey Gunn and Michael Cozzi join esteemed drummer Jerry Marotta and NY keyboardist David Jameson to harness the core of these songs. Added to the pedigree of these players is the voice of Happy Rhodes. Her 4-octave range is the latest edition to this mesmerizing group.

The Band

Jerry Marotta (Drums) – Drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Jerry Marotta has recorded and toured with Peter Gabriel, The Indigo Girls, Hall and Oates, Tears For Fears, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, Robert Fripp, Robbie Robertson, Sarah McLachlan, Todd Rundgren, Los Lobos, and Stevie Nicks, to name only a few. His unique musical skills have graced myriad movie soundtracks, video games, TV shows, and percussion software. Jerry is also a managing partner at the famed Dreamland Recording Studios.

Trey Gunn (Warr Guitar / Vocals) – A native Texan who resides in Seattle, Trey Gunn is known for the unusual 10-string touch guitar that he plays. Gunn is associated with a constant stream of cutting edges projects including King Crimson, John Paul Jones, Maynard J. Keenan’s Puscifer, Vernon Reid, and Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree. He currently runs his own media label (7d Media) while dividing his time between solo work; his projects TU, KTU, The Security Project, 3Below and Quodia; film/TV scoring and coaching musicians in the creative process.

Michael Cozzi (Guitar / Vocals) – Originally from Wales & London, Cozzi got his start in the mid 80’s as the guitarist for the group Shriekback which had the pleasure of touring with Simple Minds, INXS and Peter Gabriel. In the early 90’s, Cozzi joined Sky Cries Mary with whom he co wrote 5 albums and toured extensively. During this time Cozzi opened up his recording studio Moscozzi Studio. He has written and produced music for bands, films, commercials, and video games, which led to him meeting and working with Trey Gunn.

David Jameson (Keyboards / Eigenharp) – Keyboardist David Jameson began his music career 1970’s touring with Time Machine. After completing a PHD in Computer Science, he left the music scene for a career at IBM where he created and managed the Computer Music Research group. Dr. Jameson left IBM to cofound Deskew Technologies that developed Gig Performer, the acclaimed plugin host for live performing musicians. In addition to working with The Security Project, David also performs with Beyond The Wall and Reelin’ in the Years.

Happy Rhodes (Vocals) – American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and electronic musician with a four-octave vocal range. Rhodes cites Wendy Carlos, Kate Bush, Queen, Yes, David Bowie, Bach and Peter Gabriel as primary influences. Happy began her recording career in 1986 producing 11 albums of electric and highly original material.

Website: www.securityprojectband.com