Shadowfax

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Shadowfax was formed in Chicago in 1972 by saxophonist Chuck Greenberg (also the most prominent proponent of the Lyricon analog wind synth), guitarist G.E. Stinson, and bassist Phil Maggini. In 1974 they were joined by drummer/percussionist Stu Nevitt. Though they all came from blues backgrounds, the group began to delve into other genres, including even some medieval music very fitting to their name, which comes from a horse in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Their debut album, Watercourse Way, came out in 1976 (re-released in 1985), combined electric jazz fusion, progressive rock, and world music. Subsequent albums moved away from rock influences to a smoother world jazz style with Shadowfax (1982), Shadowdance (1983), The Dreams of Children (1984), Too Far to Whisper (1986), Folksongs for a Nuclear Village (1988), The Odd Get Even (1990), Esperanto (1992), and Magic Theater (1994). The group released Live in 1995, shortly before founding member Chuck Greenberg died of a heart attack, causing the group to disband.

2008 UPDATE:
We’re saddened by the loss of our friend and Shadowfax band mate, drummer Stu Nevitt.
Rest in peace my brother.
1953-2008
…Stuart Nevitt, co-founder, composer, and drummer/percussionist of the eclectic band Shadowfax, has died at the age of 56. Stuart “Sticks” Nevitt died on Mar. 15 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM, of complications from type 1 diabetes and heart disease…
more at:
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=17683
http://www.stunevitt.com

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Top Tracks

1	Angel's Flight	40
2	Another Country	30
3	Shadowdance	17
3	A Thousand Teardrops	17
5	Vajra	12
5	The Dreams of Children	12
7	Road to Hanna	11
7	New Electric India	11
9	Shaman Song	10
10	Brown Rice/Karmapa Chenno	9
11	Distant Voices	8
12	Petite Aubade	7
12	What Goes Around	7
14	Too Far To Whisper	6
14	The Odd Get Even	6

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GandalfGhost wrote:
March 2008

Member Rejyna makes a link to this journal entry about Stu's untimely death: http://www.last.fm/group/SHADOWFAX/journal We are all saddened by news of Stu's passing, may he rest in peace - not - may he jam with Chuck in heaven and then rest in peace! Add his songs and share his music all Shadowfax groups members please.

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SarahMosier wrote:
January 2008

I'm In!

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GandalfGhost wrote:
January 2008

A NEW GROUP TO HONOR CHUCK AND THE PROJECTS OF ALL SHADOWFAX BAND MEMBERS!!! PLEASE JOIN NOW - http://www.last.fm/group/SHADOWFAX

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GandalfGhost wrote:
January 2008

SUPPORT THE SHADOWFAX SOLO PROJECTS Stu's great new music at last.fm - add to your playlists...and add tags http://www.last.fm/music/Stu+Nevitt His new website is also here: http://www.stunevitt.com/

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Rejyna wrote:
October 2007

Please look at the newest journal entry when you have a chance at: http://www.last.fm/music/Shadowfax/+journal Then pass this on to as many fans as you can - we can hope...can't we? thanks

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JacksonBowie wrote:
March 2007

Folksongs for a Nuclear Villiage means so much to me. I never forgot the impact that album had on me as a child.

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Dead_Relic wrote:
December 2006

Early albums are the best, IMO

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