Swiss born Patrick Moraz is probably best known in rock music circles as the man who played with two of the worlds biggest rock bands firstly with Yes recording the album Relayer and touring extensively with the band between 1974 and 1976. Following this stint with Yes Patrick would go on to join another legendary band the Moody Blues. Patrick stayed with the band between the years 1978 and 1991 touring the world extensively and contributing to a number of successful albums.
Patrick has also been a member of the progressive rock band Mainhorse forming the band with bassist Jean Ristori in 1969 and releasing one self titled album in 1970. Following that his next port of call would be Refugee where he joined forces with two former members of the Nice. This band also released one critically acclaimed self titled album before Patrick left to join Yes.
Patrick's career however would it seem be pre ordained. As a child Patrick would have been considered a musical prodigy and whilst he became adept at a number of instruments it was the piano where Patrick excelled to the extent that he was named "Best Young Soloist" at the prestigious Zurich Jazz festival in 1961. Similar awards came Patrick's way in 1963 and 1965 which led him to performing with some of the great jazz artists of the time including the legendary John Coltrane at various European jazz festivals.
By the time of the release Patrick's debut solo album in early 1976 Patrick was firmly installed as the keyboard player in Yes. Following the release of Relayer all the members of Yes embarked on solo projects thus ensuring that The Story Of I received maximum coverage in the music press.
Following the release of this album Patrick returned to touring duties with Yes before leaving during the sessions for the follow up album to Relayer.
Patrick then released his second solo album in 1977(Out In The Sun) before joining with the Moody Blues a partnership that lasted until 1991. During this time and beyond Patrick has recorded and released a number of solo and collaborative albums including works with another former member of Yes drummer Bill Bruford.
Voiceprint is proud to announce the latest releases in the ongoing series of releases from Patrick Moraz. The two DVDs Live In Princeton and Future Memories Live On TV have been unavailable for some time on video and never before released officially in the DVD format.
The DVDs can be bought separately or together at a discounted price and the first 500 copies of both DVDs are personally signed by Patrick making this the ultimate collectible item.
The DVDs are available via a dedicated micro website:
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patrickmorazdvd.com]
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