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Musician

Bob Holz

Born: February 3, 1958

Bob Holz and A Vision Forward is drummer / composer Bob Holz (Larry Coryell, Stanley Clarke, John McLaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty, Darryl Jones, Mike Stern), guitarist Steve Robinson and bassist Vynce Watson. They are touring to support Holz's new release, Holz-Stathis: Collaborative which features John Mclaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty, Randy Brecker, Ralphe Armstrong, Alex Acuna, Brandon Fields, Jamie Glaser, Ada Rovatti, Billy Steinway, Airto Moreira and Dean Brown.

An alumni of Berklee College of Music, Bob majored in performance and composition with teachers Gary Chaffee and Joe Hunt. He went on to study privately with Dave Weckl and Billy Cobham. Holz has composed and recorded for many live and studio recordings. Holz has also toured extensively as a band leader with Bob Holz and A Vision Forward and The Bob Holz Band.

​Bob has worked with Larry Coryell, John McLaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty, Airto Moreira, Elliot Yamin, Ralphe Armstrong, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke, Darryl Jones, Dean Brown, Alex Acuna, Ric Fierabracci, Brandon Fields, Chet Catallo, Jamie Glaser, Steve Weingart, Ada Rovatti, Mike Miller, Ben Shepherd, Dian Moreira and Billy Steinway. Holz has shared the stage with James Cotton, Peter Tosh, The Outlaws, Mountain, Noel Redding, Foghat, Molly Hatchet, Head East, Savoy Brown, Wolfman Jack, The Winters Brothers, Blackfoot, Shemika Copeland, Johnny Winter, Eddie Money, Maria Muldaur, Dr. John, The Grass Roots, Three Dog Night, Blue Oyster Cult, Elvin Bishop, Duke Robillard, Renee Austin, Marcia Ball, Sue Foley, Otis Rush, Pinetop Perkins, Commander Cody, Point Blank, Grinderswitch, Stillwater, Bobby Kimball of Toto, Orleans, Brian Howe of Bad Company and George Clinton/ Parliament Funk.

As of 2019 Holz has seven albums as a leader.

On February 8, 2019 Bob released his seventh album, SILVERTHORNE for MVD Audio. The album is comprised of 10 new original tunes and features Bob's deep grooves along with some high energy jazz rock fusion drumming. Mike Stern appears on guitar along with Randy Brecker on trumpet,Ralphe Armstrong on bass, Alex Acuna on percussion and Brandon Fields on sax. Other players include Jamie Glaser, Andrew Ford, Ada Rovatti, Billy Steinway and Alex Machacek.

Album

Next In Line

By Bob Holz

Label: MVD Audio
Released: 2026
Track listing: 1.Jammin Man-5:04 2.Shooting Range-4:24 3.World Turned Upside Down-6:07 4.Eleven High-3:21 5.Larry’s Blues-6:33 6.Flat Out-6:31 7.Better Try-3:55 8.The Tunnel-5:02 9.Silverthorne-6:22 10.Moving Eyes-4:19

News: Music Industry

Drummer Bob Holz Releases New Single 'Pink Fur'

April 15, 2026

On May 8, 2026, Bob Holz will release his new single, “Pink Fur," on MVD Audio. A fun, funky track with an irresistible groove, Pink Fur was designed to get people moving. “I wanted it to be something people can dance to,” says Holz. The track showcases his signature slick drumming style and forward-thinking approach to ...

Album

Honoring Larry Coryell

By Bob Holz

Label: MVD Audio
Released: 2025
Track listing: Spoonful/Footprints; Yes We Can; Bags Groove; Moving Eyes; Avalon Canyon; Shared Sunsets; Harper.

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Simon Phillips, Bob Holz, Steve Morse, T Lavitz, Gary willis and Miles Davis

by Len Davis
November 30, 2025

Drummer Simon Phillips brings his own unmistakable groove and intensity. A newly released 2019 studio-live session delivers powerful music. New music from the Steve Morse Band, drummer Bob Holz pays tribute to the late Larry Coryell and Jan Cyrka and James Graydon join Josh Meader with some elegant jazz. We jump back to 1996 with the ...

Article: Album Review

Bob Holz: Honoring Larry Coryell

by Glenn Astarita
November 15, 2025

The late Larry Coryell, widely hailed as the godfather of jazz fusion, devoted decades to blending jazz improvisation with rock vitality. His influence on guitar technique still cuts across generations. Drummer and bandleader Bob Holz, a prominent West Coast fusion figure, pays homage through these two vibrant 2015 live sessions. Rather than a static relic, the ...

Video

Bob Holz Honoring Larry Coryell

Featuring the music of Bob Holz
Duration: 11:21
November 7, 2025

A tribute album featuring Larry Coryell on guitar. Bob Holz will release Honoring Larry Coryell on MVD Audio on November 7, 2025. The record features 80 minutes of incredible playing by Larry Coryell and renowned drummer Bob Holz.

Article: Year in Review

Popular Jazz Songs: 2024

by Michael Ricci
January 2, 2025

All About Jazz tracks how often a featured song is heard, and the following represent the most popular in 2024. If you missed them the first time around, give them a listen now, and enjoy! Click the album cover to listen to the song. Dive Into The Deep Blue From: ...

Album

Night Watch

By Bob Holz

Label: MVD Audio
Released: 2024
Track listing: The Chicken; Volta:Side Scratch; Better Try; Eleven High; Jemin Eye’N; Bob’s Blues; Jammin Man; Silverthorne; Larry’s Blues.

News: Music Industry

Bob Holz Signs With SoVibe Entertainment

October 27, 2024

New album featuring and honoring guitar legend Larry Coryell due out in 2025. MVD Audio Recording Artist Bob Holz has joined the roster of artists represented by SoVibe Entertainment, a jazz oriented booking agency.Jazz fusion drummer and composer Bob Holz recently teamed up with Ellis White, president of SoVibe Entertainment to begin booking Holz's two bands, ...