Arcana (American band)

Arcana was an American jazz fusion band that formed in 1995 and originally comprised guitarist Derek Bailey, bassist Bill Laswell and drummer Tony Williams. The original lineup released one album, The Last Wave, in July 1996, before Bailey left the band. Guitar duties for the second album were recorded by guest musicians Nicky Skopelitis and Buckethead, and Arc of the Testimony was released in October 1997. The band split up after the release of their second album due to the death of Williams in February 1997.

Arcana
OriginUSA
GenresAvant-garde jazz, jazz fusion, free jazz
Years active1995–1997
LabelsDIW, Axiom/Island
Past membersBill Laswell
Tony Williams
Derek Bailey

Band members

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Guest musicians

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The following musicians contributed to Arcana's second album, Arc of the Testimony:

Discography

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References

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  • "Arcana > Overview". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  • Brian Olewnick. "The Last Wave > Overview". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  • "The Last Wave > Credits". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  • Stephen Thomas Erlewine. "Arc of the Testimony > Overview". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  • "Arc of the Testimony > Credits". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-11-13.