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David Whitman: Ode To Joe
by Jack Bowers
While West Coast drummer David Whitman's Ode to Joe [Henderson] is a rather brief one at less than thirty-three minutes, it is otherwise admirable for what is enclosed within its concise parameters. Whitman leads a well-schooled septet whose makeup is freshened by rotating tenor saxophonists Bob Sheppard and Rob Lockart and guitarists Bruce Forman and Chris Montgomery. Whitman and trumpeter Andrew Neesley share composer credits, and Neesley handles the arrangements, awakening warm memories of the Golden Age ...
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by Richard J Salvucci
Dipping into this fine recording is, to mix metaphors a bit, like opening a time capsule. That capsule is called One For All (A&M, 1990), perhaps the final studio recording of Art Blakey with The Jazz Messengers. It was not a perfect outing, but it was a memorable one. The lines got into the head and stayed there, just waiting for a chance to be reawakened. Well, now is the time with Ode to Joe. A convenient link between the ...
read moreStaci Griesbach: My George Jones Songbook
by William H. Snyder
Some might question why write an All About Jazz review of an album featuring songs made popular by George Jones? Duke Ellington had the answer when he said, There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind ... the only yardstick by which the result should be judged is simply that of how it sounds. If it sounds good it's successful; if it doesn't it has failed." Staci Griesbach and her colleagues have made good music ...
read moreGuitarist Bruce Forman Returns to the Jazz Trio Format with "Formanism" CD, June 19 Release
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Michael Bloom Media Relations
Bruce Forman's musical instincts burst forth clean, crisp and clear on Formanism, his first trio adventure in a dozen years. He throws open the doors, ventures out into the fresh air, and writes a new chapter of possibilities for guitar trio. Riding rippling tides of tasty, understated percussion and nimble, musical string-bass lines, Forman's playing captures the imagination without straining or showing off. The warm sound and clarity he gets from his classic jazz guitar call to mind the energy ...
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For the Love of Jazz Marks 34th Year with Reno Concert
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All About Jazz
Pat Glancy attended the first For the Love of Jazz concert in 1974. Thirty-four years later, the Carson City resident still makes the trip to Reno for the concerts. This is one of the best investments I've ever made in my life," said Glancy, 77. Glancy was among dozens at the local organization's annual meeting and concert Sunday at the Sands Regency Casino & Hotel. The concert featured renowned musicians from Reno and California and the winner of the first ...
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Bebop Guitar Master Bruce Forman at Jazz at Pearl's (SF) April 20-22
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Rocket Words
Forman to reunite with bassist John Wiitala and drummer Vince Lateano to recreate legendary trio Any performance by guitarist Bruce Forman is bound to be a treat, but this weekend at Jazz at Pearl's in San Francisco is bound to be particularly special, as Forman gets together with a couple of old mates to recreate history and share some memories. Forman will be reconvening with bassist John Wiitala and drummer Vince Lateano this Friday through Sunday, April 20-22, at Jazz ...
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Nevada Summer Jazz Camp Features Guitarist Bruce Forman as Artist in Residence
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All About Jazz
Great Basin College, Elko, Nevada July 17 - July 20, 2007 Bruce Forman's guitar playing featured in Clint Eastwood's Academy Award winning film, Million Dollar Baby"! Four days of intense classes, workshops, individual instruction for junior and senior high school students 15-20, who desire a concentrated program centering on improvisation, ensemble performance, one-on-one tutoring, sight-reading, and MUCH more. The program is designed for students who are serious about performing in a jazz concert band environment. ADULTS ARE WELCOME! ...
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Cowboy Jazz? The Latest Project featuring Bruce Forman!
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All About Jazz
A music group by the name of Cowbop" (featuring Jazz Guitarist Legend Bruce Forman) is taking a tour through the California Gold Country. The band departs October 18, following the length of California's Highway 49, starting with only a full tank of gas and $100. Their intent is to make it the entire way from Downieville to Oakhurst by playing, bartering, selling CDs and living off the kindness of friends and strangers. Cowbop is seeking pledges to be donated to ...
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"Bruce Forman is a wonderful guitarist; extremely versatile and very musical...a first-rate accompanist and soloist." Kenny Burrell