Zao (French band)

Zao was a progressive rock/zeuhl band that was founded by two ex-members of Magma: Yochk'o Seffer (saxophone, clarinet) and François Cahen (piano). They were active from 1971 to 1994 and released six studio albums.

Zao
OriginFrance
GenresProgressive rock, zeuhl, jazz fusion[1]
Years active1971–1977, 1994
Associated actsMagma

In 1976, Magma violinist Didier Lockwood also joined the band and appeared on their albums Kawana and Live!.[1][2]

Members

  • Mauricia Platon – vocals
  • Yochk'o "Jeff" Seffer – saxophones, clarinets, vocals
  • François "Faton" Cahen – piano, keyboards
  • Didier Lockwood – violin (1976)
  • Joël Dugrenot – bass
  • Jean-My Truong – drums
  • Gérard Prevost – electric bass
  • Piere "Ty Boum" Guignon – percussion
  • Michèle Margand – violin
  • Marie-Françoise Viaud – violin
  • Françoise Douchet – viola
  • Claudine Lassere – cello

Discography

  • Z=7L (1973)
  • Osiris (1975)
  • Shekina (1975)
  • Kawana (1976)
  • Live! (1976)
  • Typhareth (1977)
  • Akhenaton (1994)
  • In Tokyo (2007)
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References

  1. Live! review at Allmusic
  2. Kawana at Allmusic


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