Jazz Articles about Brian Bromberg

Brian Bromberg: Wood II

by Robert R. Calder
March 25, 2006

On whatever Brian Bromberg has done, he's proven himself a very gutsy bassist, not just a virtuoso who's too notable for mere technique. The opening “Caravan" on Wood II does indeed begin with the sort of neo-boogaloo that young guys used to get New Orleans brass bands going again a couple of decades back. The weight of the snare drum's just right to keep the swing going, and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta has another good workout in the run into track ...

Brian Bromberg: Wood II

by Jim Santella
March 7, 2006

Brian Bromberg comes from a generation that has experienced it all: from big band, blues and bebop to rock 'n' roll, disco, soft rock, hard rock, heavy metal and much more. His projects reflect the eclectic nature of his 32 years of professional experience; he's quite comfortable in a variety of settings. In recent years, he's released Jaco, Wood, and Metal with an in-depth look at each.

Wood II provides an adventurous look at jazz's modern mainstream. Bromberg ...

Brian Bromberg: You Know That Feeling

by AAJ Staff
January 21, 2003

Few are the bass players whom the average music fan can name. There are simply not that many who stand out as more than a member of rhythm section, however tight. Paul McCartney. Sting. Bootsy Collins. Tony Levin. Gene Simmons. These may be the greater part of a list which is, for most, a count no longer than one hand long. Shorter still is the list of bassists who can take their playing one step further.

Brian Bromberg is one ...

Brian Bromberg: Jaco

by Jim Santella
December 2, 2002

The jazz fusion that Weather Report and Jaco Pastorius symbolized has influenced countless contemporary artists. Bassist Brian Bromberg pays homage to Pastorius’ brief benchmark career through hip selections that showcase the bass. Bromberg’s upfront lyricism is, without question, one of the high points in contemporary jazz. When he steps out front with upright bass on “Portrait of Tracy,” for example, the leader speaks through his instrument with a natural ease. It’s genetic. The addition of a funky horn section, lush ...

Brian Bromberg: You Know That Feeling

by Dave Hughes
April 1, 1998

didn't read it in the CD booklet, you'd never know. Brian Bromberg, already recognized as one of this generation's leading practitioners of the bass, plays a variety of instruments including the not only the standard fretted electric bass and acoustic bass violin, but also the piccolo bass, the tenor bass (an oxymoron, isn't it?), and perhaps most interesting, the stereo piccolo with panning strings. But this isn't a tasteless, self-aggrandizing exhibition of technique and chops, it's all about the melody. ...