Discography

• A gaze between the past and the future - (2002)  
• Ao vivo em Niterói - (2006)
• Ao vivo em Niterói - DVD - (2006)   

 

 

Members featured in the album

• A gaze between the past and the future - (2002)  

Mr. (doctor) ZAMBONI - Acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and lead vocals

BETO GUIMARAES - Guitar and chorus

MICKEY NICOLAS - Keyboards and chorus

CESAR FREZZATO - Drums

LUIZ TEIXEIRA - Bass and chorus

LEANDRO GUIMARAES - Flute

 

Members featured in the album

• Ao vivo em Niterói - (2006)

 

ALLEX BESSA - Keyboards

MICKEY NICOLAS - Keyboards and chorus

LUIZ TEIXEIRA - Bass

ARU JR. - Classic & electric guitar and chorus

FERNANDO FAUSTINO - Drums and chorus

 

 

Biography

Not to be confused with the Peruvian TARKUS of the 1970s, this Brazilian group with the name TARKUS started in November 2000 as a Progressive Rock band in São Paulo, Brazil. The music is based on the traditions of the progressive bands of the '70s. The songs on their first album were performed in English but their latest songs are in Portuguese. TARKUS is not an ELP tribute group, but the name was chosen in homage to the second ELP album.

The lineup has changed over the years, with only the two core members Mickey Nicolas (keyboards) and Luiz Teixeira (bass & backing vocals) remaining. Husband and wife Alex Bessa (keyboards) and Maristella (lead vocals) are two of the newcomers. It's no coincidence that Alex is wearing a T-shirt with a Rick Wakeman album on it in the picture of the band shown here. Like Mickey, he's a wiz on the keyboards.

The music is very accessible with strong melodies. Keyboards, including synthesizers (yes, even the Minimoog), are a cornerstone of many tracks.

 

 

Information

* Tarkus official site