PETER PANKA'S JANE: TRACES Jane • Heavy Prog
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In 1992 Hess and Panka attempted to reconcile and along with Nadolny on keyboards and with Jens Dettmer they embarked on a reunion tour that included 13 dates in New Zealand! But the reconciliation failed and Jane split into two factions with Hess calling his version Mother Jane while the Panka formation became unofficially known as Peter Panka's Jane as he retained the rights for the band name and logo. In `96 Peter Panka's Jane ( initially referred to as Pano's Jane) recorded the studio album " Resurrection" and introduced ex- Epitaph member Klaus Walz along with Kai Reuter ( formerly of Kasch ) on guitars with veteran Nadolny returning on keyboards and Mark Giebeler on bass. Meanwhile Hess' Mother Jane with younger musicians was also touring playing mostly Jane classics, releasing a single in 1998 and finally a suprisingly impressive live album "Comes Alive" in 2000 that reflected the heavier side of Jane.
A more cohesive attempt was made by Panka in 2002 to rekindle the classic Jane groove of the seventies with Klaus Walz joining original members Panka, Nadolny and Maucher. A new album " Genuine"( that also contained some live tracks from the failed `92 reunion ) materialized and was followed by a tour which saw the band performing the new material but focused on renditions of old classics. A live album, "Live 2002", documented the shows and although not possessing the impact of 1976's "Live at Home", it was a definite indication of Jane's return to the limelight attracting both old and new fans. Not content to tour soley as a retro-Jane band, two more studio albums were released in 2003 ( Shine On ) and 2007 ( Voices) that burned on in the classic Jane tradition.
Tragically, founding member Peter Panka passed away as result of cancer in June 2007 which put the band on hold. However, in compliance with Panka's wishes original member Charly Maucher took over as leader and another studio album "Traces" was released in 2009 with the current lineup of Charly Maucher on lead vocals/bass, Klaus Waltz guitar/vocals, Arndt Shulz guitar vocals and Fritz Randow ( ex Eloy & Saxon ) on drums plus Werner Nadolny on keyboards. Although Werner Nadolny has since left the band, he currently tours with his own Jane tribute band performing vintage Jane material. Klaus Hess' Mother Jane also remains active with a recently released 2009 album titled " In Dreams".
Tracks :
1. Hurricane Approching (3:35)
2. Love Me Tomorrow (4:06)
3. Nature (4:29)
4. Fly Away (4:49)
5. For The Better (4:40)
6. Two Dots Of Luck (4:08)
7. Back On The Ground (4:00)
8. Chittagong Blues (3:34)
9. Before Long (3:45)
10. Reflections (3:41)
11. To A Hero And Friend (5:03)
12. Northern Lights (3:13)
Line-up / Musicians
- Klaus Walz / guitar
- Arndt Schulz / acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, vocals
- Wolfgang Krantz / keyboards, Hammond, backing vocals
- Charly Maucher / bass, vocals
- Ftriz Randow / drums
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Artwork: John Ligtenberg
A more cohesive attempt was made by Panka in 2002 to rekindle the classic Jane groove of the seventies with Klaus Walz joining original members Panka, Nadolny and Maucher. A new album " Genuine"( that also contained some live tracks from the failed `92 reunion ) materialized and was followed by a tour which saw the band performing the new material but focused on renditions of old classics. A live album, "Live 2002", documented the shows and although not possessing the impact of 1976's "Live at Home", it was a definite indication of Jane's return to the limelight attracting both old and new fans. Not content to tour soley as a retro-Jane band, two more studio albums were released in 2003 ( Shine On ) and 2007 ( Voices) that burned on in the classic Jane tradition.
Tragically, founding member Peter Panka passed away as result of cancer in June 2007 which put the band on hold. However, in compliance with Panka's wishes original member Charly Maucher took over as leader and another studio album "Traces" was released in 2009 with the current lineup of Charly Maucher on lead vocals/bass, Klaus Waltz guitar/vocals, Arndt Shulz guitar vocals and Fritz Randow ( ex Eloy & Saxon ) on drums plus Werner Nadolny on keyboards. Although Werner Nadolny has since left the band, he currently tours with his own Jane tribute band performing vintage Jane material. Klaus Hess' Mother Jane also remains active with a recently released 2009 album titled " In Dreams".
Tracks :
1. Hurricane Approching (3:35)
2. Love Me Tomorrow (4:06)
3. Nature (4:29)
4. Fly Away (4:49)
5. For The Better (4:40)
6. Two Dots Of Luck (4:08)
7. Back On The Ground (4:00)
8. Chittagong Blues (3:34)
9. Before Long (3:45)
10. Reflections (3:41)
11. To A Hero And Friend (5:03)
12. Northern Lights (3:13)
Line-up / Musicians
- Klaus Walz / guitar
- Arndt Schulz / acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, vocals
- Wolfgang Krantz / keyboards, Hammond, backing vocals
- Charly Maucher / bass, vocals
- Ftriz Randow / drums
Releases information
Artwork: John Ligtenberg