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As recently as 2006, the Editor-in-Chief of Emmy magazine wrote: "The word 'genius' is bandied about a bit too freely these days, but in Jobson's case, the term not only applies, it's been used to describe him since his northern England childhood, when he was such a violin and piano prodigy that he wrote his first string quartet at 13 [and] performed with his first professional symphony at 14..." His performances and compositions have received press accolades, having been described as "brilliant" [All Music Guide], "intriguingly original" [Los Angeles Times], even, "magnificent" [London Times], and "dazzling" [The Boston Globe].

Jobson started guitar and classical piano at age 7, and violin at age 8. Turning professional at only 15—by age 17, he had already acquired an international reputation with the pioneering electric-violin band and Warner Brothers recording artists Curved Air. In the same year he was invited by Roxy Music front-man Bryan Ferry to be the keyboardist and orchestrator on Ferry's first solo album—a project that would garner the teen star the first of his nine gold albums.

At age 18, Jobson became a full blown member of Roxy Music, replacing synthesist Brian Eno, and helping the band create their first No.1 album Source: Lori Hehr

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Frank Zappa: Zappa/Erie

Read "Zappa/Erie" reviewed by Mario Calvitti


La pubblicazione di inediti dall'apparentemente inesauribile archivio zappiano prosegue a un ritmo tale da mettere a dura prova anche i fans più incalliti, soprattutto considerando che quasi tutte le ultime uscite sono cofanetti con più dischi. Anche questo nuovissimo Zappa/Erie consiste di 6 CD alloggiati in una elegante confezione a libro formato LP, con 24 pagine di note e foto (una versione speciale deluxe limitata contiene anche un poster). Questa volta non si tratta di celebrare un ...

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Ultimate Collectors' Edition

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Well, there's certainly been a wait for this one, but for fans of what may be the last high profile progressive rock group to emerge in the 1970s, U.K.'s Ultimate Collectors' Edition proves well worth it. What began as an already sizeable 16-disc box for a group that, during its relatively brief tenure, released just two studio albums and one live recording, has become an 18-disc set with the addition of a recording of the group's final show in Nijmegen, ...

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U-Z: Ultimate Zero - Live

Read "Ultimate Zero - Live" reviewed by John Kelman


Since returning to the progressive rock scene with a new group/EP--UKZ's Radiation (Globe Music, 2009), U.K. co-founder and Frank Zappa/Jethro Tull alum Eddie Jobson has been dealing with the same problems that every indie musician does: keeping a band together for less than regular touring. With UKZ in suspension, the keyboardist/violinist began touring U-Z--devoted to performing classic progressive rock and fusion music from back in the day--with a revolving-door including fellow legends, bassists Tony Levin and John Wetton, alongside younger ...

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Prog Legend Eddie Jobson To Release Eddie Jobson – Live New Double CD

Prog Legend Eddie Jobson To Release Eddie Jobson – Live New Double CD

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Musicians’ musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eddie Jobson, best known for his virtuosic violin and keyboard work with Roxy Music, Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Jethro Tull and supergroup UK, brings us a compilation of live performances from Poland, Russia, Japan and the U.S.A. with his all-star U-Z Project. Jobson’s live concert recordings feature guest musicians Marc Bonilla, Alex Machacek, Marco Minnemann, Mike Mangini, Greg Howe, Simon Phillips, Trey Gunn, TJ Helmerich, Billy Sheehan, Ric Fierabracci, Tony ...

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Eddie Jobson's UK Debut Album To Be Released On Limited Edition 180 Gram Vinyl

Eddie Jobson's UK Debut Album To Be Released On Limited Edition 180 Gram Vinyl

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of UK's critically acclaimed self-titled debut record released on Polydor in 1978, Eddie Jobson is making this seminal album available on vinyl for the first time since its original release. It will be released on April 21st, and available exclusively to Record Store Day participating retailers worldwide. The record is pressed on 180 gram vinyl, and includes an 8 page full color booklet designed exclusively for this release. The album is remastered from the original tapes ...

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Eddie Jobson's U-Z Project: 'Ultimate Zero Tour'

Eddie Jobson's U-Z Project: 'Ultimate Zero Tour'

Source: Randex Communications

EDDIE JOBSON'S U-Z PROJECT ULTIMATE ZERO TOUR

PROG-ROCK KEYBOARD/VIOLIN LEGEND RETURNS FROM 27-YEAR RETIREMENT TO INTRODUCE VIRTUOSO SUPERGROUP OF WORLD-RENOWNED PLAYERS ON FIRST EVER 'SOLO' TOUR Brief Series of Exclusive East Coast and Midwest Summer Dates Kicks Off Aug. 17 in Washington

“The word 'genius' is bandied about a bit too freely these days, but in Jobson's case, the term not only applies, it's been used to describe him since his northern England childhood." - EMMY Magazine

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UK Founder Eddie Jobson Announces Ep Release and New York City Concert

UK Founder Eddie Jobson Announces Ep Release and New York City Concert

Source: Lori Hehr Public Relations

(Los Angeles, CA) -- Keyboard and electric-violin legend Eddie Jobson announced a January 6 release date for the new UKZ band’s debut EP entitled Radiation. The band is also planning a debut concert in late January in New York City. A video for the title track “Radiation” will be released this month to ukzband.com Zealots Lounge members. The Zealots Lounge will be a place where members can get a look behind the scenes and have advance access to UKZ music, ...

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UK Founder Eddie Jobson Announces New Project UKZ

UK Founder Eddie Jobson Announces New Project UKZ

Source: Lori Hehr Public Relations

Announcing “UKZ"--the definitive musicians' band, formed by keyboard and electric-violin legend Eddie Jobson. Returning from a self-imposed 27-year retirement from band and touring activity, the reclusive progressive-music pioneer and “UK" co-founder set out to find the same caliber of next-generation musicians for the new UKZ project that would equal or surpass the talents of his previous colleagues and collaborators--an impressive list that includes Frank Zappa, Robert Fripp, Bill Bruford, Phil Collins, John Entwistle, Ian Anderson, Simon Phillips, Terry Bozzio, Allan ...

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Zappa/Erie

Zappa Records
2022

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Eddie Jobson – Live

Self Produced
2020

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U.K.

Self Produced
2018

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Ultimate Zero Tour -...

Repertoire Records
2011

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