- published: 19 May 2011
- views: 134896
Brian Bromberg (born December 5, 1960 in Tucson, Arizona) is an American jazz bassist and record producer who performs on both electric and acoustic instruments. Though he tends to gravitate towards the genre of smooth jazz, Bromberg has released some straight-ahead jazz records in which he performs with a trio, and has even ventured into more rock oriented jazz fusion territory as of late. His innovative and technically demanding style of playing extends to both electric and upright bass. On his acoustic bass albums, Bromberg performs jazzy interpretations of various pop and rock staples from the 60s and 70s completely solo. Regarding his work with electric bass, Bromberg, among other bassists, helped popularize the piccolo bass, or bass with each string tuned an octave up, by releasing several albums in which he plays both the bassline and melody. For instance, upon first listen many will be surprised to learn that, although soaring guitar can be heard throughout the album, Bromberg's 2005 release “Metal” contains only Bromberg on two overdubbed basses, one of which is heavily effects-laden to make it sound like an electric guitar.
BRIAN BROMBERG and his Carvin Guitars B25 "Elephants on Iceskates"
BRIAN BROMBERG -Slap technique
The Sound Room featuring Brian Bromberg
Brian Bromberg - Upright Bass Solo @ NorCal BASSIX Event
Chameleon - Brian Bromberg (Smooth Jazz Family)
Mr. Miller-Brian Bromberg
Brian Bromberg 'Cantaloupe Island' from 'Downright Upright'
Brian BrombergーCHAMELEON
Brian Bromberg with his Signature Carvin Bass at NAMM 2011
Brian Bromberg - Choices