Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead with Legato

Marcus Rezak carves out a distinguished style in the world of guitar with several cutting-edge groups such as Shred is Dead, Digital Tape Machine, Stratosphere All-Stars, Katharsis, Supernatural Beings in addition to frequent engagements as an artist-at-large.

Known as a master of jazz improvisation and a seasoned artist of the sit-in, Rezak is a frequent call among bands and musicians. Rezak’s 2018 debut as a bandleader saw him collaborating alongside Kris Myers and Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee, Arthur Barrow of Frank Zappa’s band, and legendary saxophonist Bill Evans. Since then he has toured across the US with eclectic lineups featuring the likes of Ike Willis, Kris Myers, Jay Lane, Scott Page, and more; led his band through two tours on the US Virgin Islands; spearheaded official Umphrey’s McGee afterparties, and continued to hone his chops in his home studio and licensing endeavors.

‘Truth in Sound’ is Rezak’s most recent work featuring members of Trey Anastasio Band, esteemed percussionist Kaylan Pathak, and more. His adaptability and exceptional skill have garnered Rezak much respect in the music world and have leveraged his ability to take his craft to integral heights.

This special iteration of Shred is Dead features Greg Fundis (Led Zeppelin 2), Ola Timothy, and Kyle Magnusson (Bodhicitta), and special guests…

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Legato, formerly Technicolor Tone Factory, is an American Progressive Rock band founded in Boulder, CO late 2010. Highlighting the band’s collective backgrounds in Funk, Rock, Hip-Hop, and Jazz, Legato seamlessly ties all of their influences together to smoothly deliver a new sound that is undeniably their own. Some of the band’s live performance highlights include national tours with headlining concerts at The Coors Event Center, The Mishawaka Amphitheatre, Bluebird, Gothic, Oriental, Aggie, Boulder, and Fox Theaters as well as festival appearances at Wakarusa, Euphoria, and Arise. They have also shared the stage with international and national acts such as Wyclef Jean, LeAnn Rimes, The Wailers, Snarky Puppy, Moe., Dopapod, Robert Randolph, Kung Fu, Tauk, The Main Squeeze, Twiddle, and Perpetual Groove.