saw Jeff Berlin perform last night !

resinboy · #1 09-25-2011, 11:44 AM

Had a wonderful evening seeing Jeff Berlin , in Schenectady, NY last night. It was a small venue, so was very intimate, and reminded me why I have followed this man's career since 1979, when I saw him with Bruford, here in Albany, NY. ( he had a couple of tunes from back then I still listed to, The Sahara Of Snow, as well as Joe Frasier).
He was accompanied by Scott Henderson, an excellent guitar player, as well as Mike Clark on drums. I was very impressed with Mr Clark, as he used only a 4 piece kit, but got some monster sounds out of it.
The boys were also funny as hell between songs, and made for an enjoyable evening.

Dave Meyer

factorplayer · #2 09-26-2011, 12:50 AM

Jeff seems to have a great sense of humor that comes across onstage. Always a blast to see him perform.

Spaldo · #3 09-26-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by factorplayer

Jeff seems to have a great sense of humor that comes across onstage. Always a blast to see him perform.

Too right!

With Scott Henderson and Mike Clark? Badass!

Jeff Berlin is no end of amazing, always.

http://youtu.be/QlmkE-nHsLQ

MysticMichael · #4 09-26-2011, 01:16 AM

Dang! I had planned to catch their show @ Iridium in NYC a week ago Friday, on September 16. Had to go out of town on short notice, due to a family emergency.

Good to know they delivered the goods though. I'll just have to keep my eye on them, so I can catch them on their next swing through New York!

MM

Jools4001 · #5 09-26-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by resinboy

It was a small venue, so was very intimate, and reminded me why I have followed this man's career since 1979, when I saw him with Bruford, here in Albany, NY.

I first saw Jeff Berlin perform, roughly the same period, at Hatfield College here in the UK. I was right in front of him and reached up to shake his hand at the end of the gig.

None of his talent rubbed off onto me.

Spaldo · #6 09-26-2011, 02:43 AM

I think I have that on DVD....was it the Bill Bruford gig?

nysbob · #7 09-26-2011, 06:01 AM

I didn't know he was playing with Henderson (who I know from way back we we both lived in Toledo) - I would dearly love to see that group.

Hope they come around these parts.

Tumeni Notes · #8 09-26-2011, 06:08 AM

Jeff Berlin is definately an accomplished bass player.

One of the best shows I ever saw was Jeff Berlin with Allan Holdsworth. The backup band was The Steve Morse Band. You can't get better than that !!!

Roscoe East · #9 09-26-2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by resinboy

Mike Clark on drums. I was very impressed with Mr Clark, as he used only a 4 piece kit, but got some monster sounds out of it.

Is this the same Mike Clark who played on Herbie Hancock's Thrust album? What a badass drummer! Would love to hear him & Berlin together.

resinboy · #10 09-26-2011, 08:48 AM

yes, it was the Bruford tour: I remember Bruford coming on stage wearing his Boston Bruins shirt with the large "B" in the middle

That was my favorite period of progressive: I was playing for about 4 or 5 years, and then I got into Crimson, U.K., Bruford. Holdsworth still amazes me. Eddie Jobson, Wetton.