Jeff Cannata

Jeff Cannata is a multi-instrumentalist whose career spans decades across progressive rock, AOR, and hard rock, known for his drumming, guitar work, and songwriting. After co-founding the progressive rock band Jasper Wrath in 1969, Jeff Cannata became a primary force in the group, contributing as drummer, vocalist, and woodwind player while composing the majority of the material for their self-titled debut album. Released in 1971 on MGM Records, the album garnered positive reviews following its recording at Phil Ramone’s A&R Studio in New York. Jasper Wrath maintained a dedicated regional following, touring extensively throughout the Northeast until their dissolution in 1976.

In 2009, Cannata released the solo album ‘My Back Pages: Volume 1,’ followed by a one-off reunion performance with Jasper Wrath in 2010. Arc Angel saw a resurgence in 2013, with the band signing to Frontiers Records and subsequently releasing their album ‘Harlequins of Light’ later that year. Beyond his performance and recording career, Cannata actively produces local bands in Connecticut and manages Oxford Circus Records, an independent record label, continuing to shape and support new talent within the music industry.