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Double Bass Bromberg's "Wood II"

#21
I have to say, this is the coolest thread I've seen since I joined!

For my 2 cents, I don't have Wood II yet, but I love Wood and Jaco. IMO they're both musically brilliant, even if I might have my own opinions about certain technical things. Hopefully, everybody listens a little bit critically to whatever they're hearing, and our own personal tastes have to frame that. When I listen to recordings of good classical bassists I don't always like everything they're doing, but I almost always like some of it.

Brian, if you're still checking out this thread, I don't suppose you've ever considered playing at the Cork Jazz Festival in Ireland...???
 
#22
I've got to add that I really love Brian's "Jaco" CD. Before hearing it I just couldn't get into Jaco Pastorius recordings. They just made no sense to me and seemed all over the place. But after listening to Brians beautiful recordings I have gone back to the Jaco originals and can now appreciate them as well. I think Brians arrangements and fuller instrumentation opened my mind to what Jaco might have been hearing in his head.

Thanks Brian for opening my mind to Jaco.
 
#24
IMHO, Brian Bromberg is the leading force in jazz DB, taking what has come before to a new level. I own and marvel at the CDs...but it's those times when I have jazz radio on in the background while working and I stop to wonder "who is that PLAYER!"; it's almost always BB. For me, it reminds me of the late 70's when Jaco was carrying the torch.
 
#25
Brian Bromberg said:
Hi, it's always nice to drop in every once in awhile and see what's going on in the real world. Again thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to talk about my CD's. Bottom's up.............................
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Brian, thanks for the input on your playing and recording. I have been listening to this cd a lot. It is truly inspiring. Talkbass is so cool. Again, thank you. I'll keep my eyes and ears peeled should you come through Austin, TX.:bassist:
 
#26
You guys rock! I think I will be in Austin in early November doing a workshop at UT. I also might be doing a gig in town but not sure yet. Film at 11..............

I would love to go play the Cork Festival in Ireland! All they need to do is reach out to me and make it happen. Have bass, will pluck!

Thank you for the kind words about my Jaco CD. One of the main reasons for doing some of the arrangements like I did was to try and reach people and let them hear some of Jaco's music in a different way and hopefully turning them on to (in my opinion) one of the most gifted and influential musicians of our time, the late Jaco Pastorius. I think all of you know how I feel about him and the fact that there my never be anyone on our instrument to have the impact in the music world like he did. Hey I would have shined his shoes but he rarely wore them!.....................Brian
 
#28
Classic5 said:
I've got to add that I really love Brian's "Jaco" CD. Before hearing it I just couldn't get into Jaco Pastorius recordings. They just made no sense to me and seemed all over the place. But after listening to Brians beautiful recordings I have gone back to the Jaco originals and can now appreciate them as well. I think Brians arrangements and fuller instrumentation opened my mind to what Jaco might have been hearing in his head.

Thanks Brian for opening my mind to Jaco.
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Yes, Brian certainly did soften the blow on that one! Smooth. Probably the best Jaco tribute recording so far. That I'm aware of, anyway.

Jaco composed the music as well as playing the hell out of the bass, AND even consenting to posing for the Simon and Garfunkle look-alike cover photo. Sadly though, his bridge over troubled waters collapsed. In any case it's so good that you are able to dig Jaco's versions of his own music now.

I think that Brian did a great job of interpreting the music....but when it comes to Jaco, as the old tune says, "There Will Never Be Another You".
 
#30
Hi Brian.

First time I heard a cut from this album was about a month ago on the radio, while driving. It was one of the solo songs. I almost crashed my car.

I went and bought the album immediately. I guess my only critique would be that I thought the bass drum was too deep and heavy, very much a rock tone instead of a jazz tone.

Are you going to do an album of pure old-school bop anytime? I would sure love to hear that!

That's you on the Michael Buble album, correct? Awesome playing.

You are scary good!
 
#31
Hey there, actually there are three parts on "Shining Star." Left, center, and right. I wanted to play it solo like all the other solo tracks that I have recorded, but I couldn't play all the parts the way I wanted so I ended up doing three tracks! Oh well, but it came out OK and was big fun to do.

Vinnie Colaiuta played on Wood II and I wanted him to bring his small jazz kit, but his cartage company delivered his set of bigger drums. What can you do? You make the best music that you can.

The Michael Buble sessions are always a blast to do. The best of the best of the best! Amazing arrangers, great production and always the best players that LA has to offer. Plus Michael sings his butt off and is a great guy. Those are the kind of sessions that are truly a pleasure to do! Thanks............Brian
 
#32
And while we're giving you a jolly good pat on the back for all your great playing, I'd like to mention the Alan Broadbent CDs - some of my very favourite recent music. I love Alan's playing anyway, and he's always so gracious in person, but those CDs have a special charm to them - are there any more in the works?

Oh, and any more SoCal clinics coming up? I always seem to hear about them the week after they happen :hmm:

Best,

Andy
 
#33
Thanks for the compliments on the Alan Broadbent CD's. He truly is a gifted artist/musician. Truly one of the finest in the world in so many ways. Alan has a new CD coming out on the Artistry Music Group label in September. The new CD was done with a jazz trio and a full string orchestra. Alan's arrangements are incredible! It's not a trio with strings in the background, it is more like jazz chamber music in the sense that the orchestra is part of the band. It is a beautiful recording and an honor to be able to call myself the producer of it. Glad you like the other projects..............Brian
 
#34
I have the first installment and look forward to the second. Brian Bromberg rocks. I really do like the spontaneous feel of this recording and the multi-voiced arrangements. Awesome bass playing. I had been hearing quite a bit of "Come Together" and "All Blues" on Georgia Tech's WREK and now I have had the Wood CD for a few weeks. It's breaking in nicely.
 

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