Jazz bassist Brian Bromberg performs in The Sound Room at WEEU, 830 AM in Reading, PA. Set includes "Untitled" at 0:00, "Bass Face" at 4:42, and "Cantaloupe Island" at 9:15.
Absolutely, unequivocally the greatest unsung hero of bass with nowhere enough credit. Thank you for being the influence you’ve been for me and my playing career all these years.
100%. The effortless nature and fluidity of his playing is incredible. At 53 I'm not sure i'll ever be able to play as well as Brian, but i will continue striving for greatness :)
Saw this man back in mid 90's at a bass guitar clinic in San Antonio. Impressive then and awesome to still be hearing your brilliant work. Thanks for sharing.
This guy is fantastic. When you can convey your personality through your playing, you've got something special. Just found about him about a week ago when I started following a Jazz Facebook page. Like so many artists, they fly under the radar. I'd like to see him with Victor Wooten, and Stanley Clarke in a B3 concert.
This man should be in the Bass players hall of fame. His innovation on the instrument are unmatched. Man who else y’all know can make a bass sound like a nylon string guitar who
personal preference...I wouldn't say unmatched especially with players like Marcus miller... Victor wooten Stanley Clarke...Brian sounds great a balanced style reminiscent of a gospel bass player...but i hear marcus millers tone in his bass
He’s the man! Carvin endorsed him several years ago. Played some great stuff. Check out his Jaco interpretations. I just listened to Teen Town off that. He did a CD of his versions of Jaco. Fantastic !
Hi Brian Ive been telling everyone I play or Jam with or meet with world wide about you from New Zealand through Noumea to St Petersburg & everywhere in between for years. Name it Red Sand because when u played the first phrase I saw the Grand Canyon pop up in my mind & the red Sand & rock at sunset.
I Truly love Brian's bass playing particularly his upright tones. His electric playing was also phenomenal! One wonders how someone can find the time to truly master both instruments the way he does. On the electric he slaps, taps, plays harmonics, chords and gets a beautiful tone playing fingerstyle. The high registered bass sounded wonderful too but I found myself missing the deep dark beautiful bass tones. It sounded to much like Wes Montgomery on guitar to me. But none the less each artist has his or her way of self expression and thats fine.
Yea, he's a big fan of Piccolo Basses, which, pretty much reach the low end of a guitar. Match that with Wes' inability to use a pick (lol, what a hack, right?) and it's basically the tone you're getting XD
Saw BB with the Downright Upright All-Stars at the Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis about 12 years ago and was blown away!!! Bromberg on the acoustic bass AND the electric bass...INCREDIBLE!!! Not to mention, Dave Weckl on drums!!!
Is that a Carvin Brian's playing on "Bass Face"? Looks like the Carvin name on the headstock to me (even though my reading sight isn't what it used to be).
Mister Big Bang said once to myself: un paranoïaque: c'est docteur ch/TIQUE.... un mec bien? c'est docteur CHTAK....juste collé en gravité à la poussière du CHTIQUE...pour l'appeler CHTIK..
easily one of the best bassist Ive ever seen
WOW upright, electric, acoustic/electric piccolo... His mastery, taste, feel, groove... Just an absolute treasure...
Brian Bromberg is such a great player! He truly deserves more recognition for his work.
People who matter know about him Sergio.
Agreed.. my first time checking him out, he is awesome and then some.
Absolutely Great!
So utterly ridiculously good that it’s inspiring, frustrating, and intimidating all at the same time.
You rarely here about BB but he's as good or better than any of the popular bass players out there. A bass monster!
I totally agree; he is a master
BEST
Not at all once looked at that fingerboard on the Bass- eyes closed, that people is Passion to the Music! Wow wow wow Beautiful!
Absolutely, unequivocally the greatest unsung hero of bass with nowhere enough credit. Thank you for being the influence you’ve been for me and my playing career all these years.
Wow Brian at the top ! one the greatest musician ever
monster of groove ,amazing Brian Bromberg
Guys like Brian Bromberg both scare and inspire me. I want to walk away all together or I have to pick up my bass and get into it even more!
100%. The effortless nature and fluidity of his playing is incredible. At 53 I'm not sure i'll ever be able to play as well as Brian, but i will continue striving for greatness :)
The upright bass solo gave me shivers
I keep listening to it
Superb, Outstanding, phenom. Master of the Bass.
Saw this man back in mid 90's at a bass guitar clinic in San Antonio. Impressive then and awesome to still be hearing your brilliant work. Thanks for sharing.
I Remember when I saw him in the early 90s ... Mind blown. I had heard of him, but hadn't heard him. Incredible player. Thanks for the post!
amazing music and tone
That upright sounds fantastic. Great tones!
all w/ extremely low action
300 + yr old bass in the hands of a master !!
Absolutely love this guy's music - any of it!
A bass monster! Bravo, maestro.
i LOVE BRIANS TONALITY AND HIS STYLE SUCH A BASS HERO FOR ME !!
One of today's incredible acoustic bassists. His electric virtuosity is epic.
This guy is fantastic. When you can convey your personality through your playing, you've got something special. Just found about him about a week ago when I started following a Jazz Facebook page. Like so many artists, they fly under the radar. I'd like to see him with Victor Wooten, and Stanley Clarke in a B3 concert.
I’d rather see just Brian and Victor; Stanley ruins it, imho.
This man should be in the Bass players hall of fame. His innovation on the instrument are unmatched. Man who else y’all know can make a bass sound like a nylon string guitar who
personal preference...I wouldn't say unmatched especially with players like Marcus miller... Victor wooten Stanley Clarke...Brian sounds great a balanced style reminiscent of a gospel bass player...but i hear marcus millers tone in his bass
Great sound you’re the master for the bass I love it very interesting style 👍🏼🎼🎵🎶😎
always been a huge fan of Brian Bromberg, great stuff!
My brain just blew up, aaaand hitting the replay button.
Majster Brian, otvorená dimenzia Tvojho srdca je pre mňa hlboký zážitok...
Ďakujem.
Saw Bromberg at Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis about 10 years ago with the Upright All-Stars and Dave Weckl on drums.
My jaw STILL hurts!!!
His dick must be huge.
fabuleux !!!
My Goodness I LOVE This Brian!! (A bass playing wannabe in your hometown Tucson)
started w/Brian on his Basses Loaded album -a true artist & visionary -Nuff Said :-)
He’s the man! Carvin endorsed him several years ago. Played some great stuff.
Check out his Jaco interpretations. I just listened to Teen Town off that.
He did a CD of his versions of Jaco.
Fantastic !
Bass playing approached in three fabulous ways. Thank you for sharing Brian.
The first track on the upright reminded me of the film crocodile Dundee for some reason,Brian gets such a sweet tone always
love brians bass work
Brian your an outstanding bassist/ guitarist, Thank you
Please come back to Seattle.
Hi Brian Ive been telling everyone I play or Jam with or meet with world wide about you from New Zealand through Noumea to St Petersburg & everywhere in between for years.
Name it Red Sand because when u played the first phrase I saw the Grand Canyon pop up in my mind & the red Sand & rock at sunset.
Awesome
Brian rocks! So great musician! 👍
Musical gifted , inspirational video and Beautiful Music , I Enjoy This !!!
Excellent
The Man!
beautiful
Truly live
Hey Brian you are truly awesome please teach me I’m in bowie md
I Truly love Brian's bass playing particularly his upright tones. His electric playing was also phenomenal! One wonders how someone can find the time to truly master both instruments the way he does. On the electric he slaps, taps, plays harmonics, chords and gets a beautiful tone playing fingerstyle. The high registered bass sounded wonderful too but I found myself missing the deep dark beautiful bass tones. It sounded to much like Wes Montgomery on guitar to me. But none the less each artist has his or her way of self expression and thats fine.
Well... I mean... the deep dark beautiful bass tones are happening in the backing track...
Yea, he's a big fan of Piccolo Basses, which, pretty much reach the low end of a guitar. Match that with Wes' inability to use a pick (lol, what a hack, right?) and it's basically the tone you're getting XD
My Hero
First time I heard Brian, I said "Whoa". Still saying that.
awesome
Yes Great
たまに見せる笑顔が可愛い。
es grandioso su sonido - Brian
you best of the best! Know it !
Fantastic !!! The doublebass, the slapthing and this last one too. BUT PLEASE, WHAT KIND OF GUITAR IS THE LAST ONE, does anybody know ??????
❤🎉
This guy knows his finger board...!
Saw BB with the Downright Upright All-Stars at the Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis about 12 years ago and was blown away!!!
Bromberg on the acoustic bass AND the electric bass...INCREDIBLE!!!
Not to mention, Dave Weckl on drums!!!
oh, piccolo strings in the last one, nice :)
Question: is he using that ampeg on all three songs? Anybody able to see?
Is that a Carvin Brian's playing on "Bass Face"? Looks like the Carvin name on the headstock to me (even though my reading sight isn't what it used to be).
The first track sounds like a Jaco Pastorius interpretation of the FRIENDS theme song
oh god.....
more like mercy mercy mercy...
Dan he is good :D
Can anyone plz tell me the name of the first song...was it ever released on a cd? All I know is this is amazing
Ruan Frikie Victor It’s called A Familia and it’s on his latest release, Thicker Than Water.
Does anyone know is he using an octave pedal on the last song? or is it just a higher-strung bass?
Piccolo strings , tuned up 1 octave from standard
Name It: Your Presence In The Room
この人、もっと注目浴びていいと思う。
sounds a bit stanley clarke great!
Mister Big Bang said once to myself: un paranoïaque: c'est docteur ch/TIQUE....
un mec bien? c'est docteur CHTAK....juste collé en gravité à la poussière du CHTIQUE...pour l'appeler CHTIK..
Kauê Hussani...Say what?????
Very low action!
Brian Bromberg solamente un virtuoso del instrumento pero nada mas.
Bruh...