Jazz Articles about The Lonely Bears

About The Lonely Bears

Album Review

The Lonely Bears: The Bears Are Running

by Glenn Astarita
August 1, 2000

“The Lonely Bears” were an early 90’s rock/fusion super-group consisting of all world drummer Terry Bozzio, legendary reedman Tony Coe, noteworthy session guitarist Hugh Burns and the multi-talented keyboardist Tony Hymas. Previously available as imports on “Pelican Sound Recordings”, America based progressive rock label “Magna Carta” has recently reissued the three studio recordings, plus a “Best Of” compilation. And while The Bears Are Running may not be quite as prolific as their first and second efforts, the music and often ...

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Album Review

The Lonely Bears: The Lonely Bears

by Glenn Astarita
November 1, 1999

The Lonely Bears recorded three albums in the early 90’s, which were never released in the USA. Thankfully, progressive-rock label Magna Carta has reissued the first installment originally released on the “Pelican Sound Recordings” label. Here, superstar drummer Terry Bozzio teams up with British session luminaries, Tony Coe (sax), Tony Hymas (kbrds) and guitarist Hugh Burns with a sound that borders fusion, jazz and world music. Bozzio provides the framework with his now, legendary tom-tom patterns which are often melodic, ...