Waters of Eden | ||||
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Released | April 11, 2000 | |||
Genre | Jazz fusion, progressive metal | |||
Length | 54:06 | |||
Label | Narada | |||
Producer | Tony Levin, Artie Traum | |||
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Allmusic |
Waters of Eden is Tony Levin's second solo record, released in 2000. Most songs feature the basic quartet of Levin, Larry Fast, Jerry Marotta and Jeff Pevar. Additional guest musicians appear on most songs.
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