Dzyan (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Mannheim , Germany |
| Products | Jazz-rock music, albums |
Dzyan was a jazz-rock ensemble from Mannheim, located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The group's final roster consisted of guitarist Eddy Marron, bassist Reinhard Karwatky, and percussionist Peter Giger. Marron's guitar contributions introduced a sharp edge to their sound, Karwatky anchored the rhythm with his dependable bass lines, and Giger was widely considered the band's most valuable member.
Initially, the band was formed by guitarist Harry Krämer, vocalist Jochen Leuschner, drummer Ludwig Braum, bassist Reinhard Karwatky, and saxophonist Gerd Ehrmann. This five-piece lineup recorded their self-titled debut album Dzyan, although both Braum and Krämer departed prior to its official release. Subsequently, with Lothar Scharf taking over drumming duties from Volker Kriegel and Marron joining from Vita Nova, the band embraced a jazz-rock direction in 1972. During this period, they took part in notable sessions such as the Pop Shop recording for Südwestfunk ("Mandala," which saw release in 2010). After a short break, Karwatky revived Dzyan in 1973 as a trio featuring Marron and Giger. This configuration went on to produce two albums that received critical acclaim. Following the release of Electric Silence in 1974, Jazz Podium hailed Dzyan as “probably the best German band” within the jazz rock category.
Discography
- Dzyan (1972)
- Time Machine (1973)
- Electric Silence (1974)
- Mandala (SWF-Session 1972) (2010)