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Bruce Gertz
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Every morning, world-renowned jazz bassist, composer, and educator, Bruce Gertz, makes himself a cup of coffee and sits at the baby grand piano of his Melrose, MA living room. Surrounded by quirky plants, records of his esteemed inspirations, and albums of his own, Gertz composes something every day, regardless of the day’s events ahead. He says, "Sometimes I only get a short idea but that can be the seed of a beautiful composition." His counterparts applaud him for his restless commitment to self-improvement.
Gertz is known for his superb mastery of the upright bass and was named “Outstanding Bassist” by Boston Music Awards. What some fans don’t know is that he grew up playing electric bass from the age of 14 and still plays (and teaches) the electric quite often. His extraordinary contribution to music education has earned him multiple recognition awards from The International Association of Jazz Educators and the Jazz Education Network. He has been serving as a Professor of Bass at Berklee College of Music since 1976. Additional educator credits include serving on the advisory board of the International Society of Bassists and as an adjudicator at the Clark Terry UNH Jazzer's Festival.
Octopus Dreams
By Bruce Gertz
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: Power Walk; Octopus Dreams; Sea Worthy; Mr. Z; I’m Busy; Redacted; Opening.
Bruce Gertz: Octopus Dreams
by Jack Bowers
Veteran bassist and composer Bruce Gertz, who has more than 20 albums under his belt in a career spanning more than half a century, wrote and arranged every number on his latest recording, Octopus Dreams, wherein his skills in every realm are essential to its outcome. As a bassist, Gertz is sharp and ...
Sea Humanity
Album: Moments
By Melissa Kassel
Label: MKMusic
Released: 2024
Duration: 3:49
Moments
Label: MKMusic
Released: 2024
Track listing: Lullabye;
Dancing;
Adrift;
Sea Humanity;
Spring Forth Joy;
Glow of Your Love;
Breath;
Twilight;
Morning Breeze;
Moments.
Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli Group: Moments
by Anastasia Bogomolets
Take a little bit of cool jazz, add boldly inventive vocals at times distinctly rooted in the realm of free jazz, gently sprinkle with bebop solos here and there, and season with heartfelt lyrics. Mix until smooth. Enjoy Moments by Melissa Kassel and the Tom Zicarelli Group. “I do not believe the studio always ...
Lullaby
Album: Moments
By Melissa Kassel
Label: MKMusic
Released: 2024
Duration: 4:48
Lullabye
Album: Moments
By Melissa Kassel
Label: MKMusic
Released: 2024
Duration: 4:48
Matt Savage: A Bigger Celebration
by Jack Bowers
Pianist / composer Matt Savage's career has been on an upward curve since he recorded his first album--before his tenth birthday! Now twenty-one and a recent graduate of Boston's Berklee School of Music, Savage and his trio have released their tenth album, A Bigger Celebration, this one employing the services of some heavy-swinging guest artists including ...
Take Five With Snow Owl
by AAJ Staff
Meet Snow Owl:Juan Garcia-Herreros, also known by his stage name Snow Owl, is a world-renowned electric bassist. He has performed with world famous stars like Elton John, Al Jarreau, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and Christina Aguilera with his electric six-string contrabass guitar. Garcia-Herreros has been honored with numerous prestigious awards. His work and virtuosity ...
