GREG HOWE Announces 'Extraction' 2027 European Tour

Internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso Greg Howe returns to Europe with an exceptional lineup featuring legendary drummer Dennis Chambers, bassist Jon Reshard and keyboardist Marco Corcione — bringing Howe's music to the stage in a powerful new live configuration.

This tour marks the first time in many years that Greg Howe will tour and perform with a keyboardist, adding an important new dimension to his live sound and opening the door to greater harmonic depth, interaction, and improvisational possibilities throughout the performances.

The tour also reunites Howe with bassist Jon Reshard, whose connection to Howe's music runs much deeper than simply taking over the bass chair. Reshard has a longstanding musical relationship with Howe and was the bassist featured on Howe's acclaimed 2008 album "Sound Proof". His familiarity with Howe's musical language, combined with his own distinctive approach to the instrument, makes him a particularly meaningful addition to this lineup.

At the center of the tour is "Extraction", Greg Howe's landmark collaboration with Dennis Chambers and Victor Wooten. Originally released in 2003 through Tone Center/Shrapnel Records, the album brought together three extraordinary musicians for a powerhouse instrumental fusion recording that has remained a landmark of the genre.

Despite its enduring reputation and influence, "Extraction" was never toured, making the Greg Howe "Extraction" European tour 2027 featuring Dennis Chambers the first opportunity for audiences to experience much of this celebrated music performed live.

Victor Wooten, whose bass playing was an integral part of the original "Extraction" recording, is unable to participate in the tour due to previous commitments. He offered the following message: "'Extraction' is one of the recordings I'm most proud to be a part of. The music is well-written, clever, difficult to play, and easy to listen to. I still hear from people all around the world who love this amazing album.

"I'm really excited that Greg and Dennis will be taking this music on tour to perform it live for the first time, but I'm disappointed that my previous commitments will not allow me to be a part of it. I'll be busy touring with my brothers at the same time.

"I'm excited that my longtime friend Jon Reshard will be filling the bass chair. I've known him since he was a young kid and am happy and amazed by his musical ability. I'm excited to hear how he takes my parts and makes them his own. It's going to be incredible!

"I know that Greg, Dennis and Jon will have a fantastic and fulfilling adventure. My message to you is, 'Don't miss it!'"

Fans can expect the tour to draw from the rich musical territory of "Extraction", revisiting favorites such as "Lucky Seven", "Bird's Eye View" and "Proto Cosmos". The set will also feature the album's title track, "Extraction", alongside other "Extraction" compositions that have never before been performed live. These will be complemented by signature Greg Howe compositions, including "Jump Start" and "Kick It All Over". With the addition of keyboardist Marco Corcione and the distinctive musical voices of Dennis Chambers and Jon Reshard, familiar material will take on new possibilities, allowing these compositions to be explored within a broader harmonic and improvisational setting.

For more than three decades, Greg Howe has remained one of the world's most influential guitarists, earning worldwide recognition for his revolutionary legato technique, "hammer-on from nowhere," sophisticated harmonic vocabulary, and extraordinary improvisational ability. His distinctive style has inspired generations of musicians while establishing him as one of the most respected voices in instrumental rock and jazz fusion.

His self-titled debut album was named one of Guitar World magazine's "Greatest Shred Albums Of All Time", while his acclaimed 2017 release "Wheelhouse" was selected among the publication's "Top 20 Best Guitar Albums Of The Decade" (2010–2019).

Beyond his celebrated solo career, Howe has collaborated with an extraordinary range of artists, including Michael Jackson, Simon Phillips, Richie Kotzen, Victor Wooten, Billy Sheehan, Jason Becker, Stu Hamm, Marco Minnemann, Eddie Jobson, and many others.

As one of the industry's premier session guitarists, he has also performed with *NSYNC, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Enrique Iglesias, and numerous major recording artists, appearing on broadcasts including the Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, "The Tonight Show", "Today", Billboard Music Awards and Teen Choice Awards.

Tour dates:

April 09 - IT - Terni, Auditorium Gazzoli
April 10 - IT - Rome, Crossroads Live Club
April 11 - IT - Cagliari, Forma E Jazz
April 14 - IT - Bologna, Bravo Caffè
April 15 - IT - Villafranca Di Verona, Esoteric Theater
April 16 - IT - Bressanone, Teatro Astra
April 17 - IT - Bergamo, Druso
April 18 - CH - Chur, Streaminghall
April 22 - NL - Utrecht, TivoliVredenburg (Cloud Nine)
April 25 - DE - Unna, Lindenbrauerei
April 26 - DE - Aschaffenburg, Colos-Saal
April 28 - DE - Munich, Unterfahrt
April 29 - CZ - Prague, Jazz Dock
April 30 - AT - Vienna, Porgy & Bess
May 01 - SK - Banská Bystrica, Hogo Fogo Club
May 02 - HU - Budapest, Off Kultur
May 03 - AT - Frauental, Bluegarage
May 04 - SK - Bratislava, Muzeum Obchodu
May 06 - PL - Bochnia, Kino Regis Miejski Dom Kultury
May 08 - LT - Vilnius, Tamsta
May 10 - EE - Võru, Võru Kultuurimaja Kannel
May 14 - SE - Stockholm, Fasching
May 16 - NO - Oslo, Herr Nilsen
May 20 - SE - Malmö, Victoriateatern
May 21 - DE - Hamburg, Nica Jazz Club
May 22 - DE - Minden, Jazz Club Minden
May 23 - NL - Zoetermeer, Boerderij
May 25 - FR - Nancy, Mai France (Band Clinic)
May 26 - FR - Tourcoing, EF2M (Band Clinic)
May 27 - FR - Paris, La Marbrerie
May 28 - UK - London, Jazz Cafe
May 30 - UK - Manchester, Band On The Wall
June 02 - TR - Istanbul, Paribu Art
June 04 - GR - Thessaloniki, Soul
June 05 - GR - Athens, Athina Live

Photo credit: Fred Morledge (courtesy of Monica Castedo / Greg Howe Management)