BRIAN BROMBERG - IN THE SPIRIT OF JOBIM

It’s no ordinary summer for bassist Brian Bromberg, who yesterday released his second and third albums this summer via Artistry Music/Mack Avenue Records. Bromberg Plays Hendrix and In The Spirit Of Jobim pay tribute to music icons Jimi Hendrix and Antonio Carlos Jobim respectively and arrive six weeks after the release of the bass player’s critically acclaimed chart-topper Compared To That as well as the launch of his pioneering online radio station for bassists, Bass on the Broadband (http://www.bassonthebroadband.com/). The immense diversity offered in the trio of new recordings impresses through content and technique while achieving successes in all shades of jazz.


Venturing on an entirely different path, In The Spirit Of Jobim offers fresh versions of five of the seminal Brazilian music figure’s songs alongside seven Bromberg-penned originals that emulate Jobim’s breezy melodies and infectious rhythmic style. Bromberg handled production duties while surrounding himself with Brazilian musicians and The Rising Sun Orchestra in order to maintain authenticity.

“I love Brazilian music and it’s a blast to play live. The music is so positive and energetic. The songs are simple and melodic. It’s just beautiful,” says Bromberg. Initially released in Asian territories, Bromberg recut, remixed and remastered In The Spirit Of Jobim using his signature line of Carvin basses.

Below is a sampling of the In The Spirit Of Jobim reviews:

“Bromberg does a masterful job on five Jobim classics…In The Spirit of Jobim is about passion and a shared musical joy and for this reason alone this release gets 5 huge stars. Virtually flawless from start to finish and from my perspective possibly the finest Brian Bromberg release ever.” – Critical Jazz

“Virtuoso bassist Brian Bromberg delivers a beautiful recording of the great music of Brazil…Brian Bromberg honors this music with a stellar recording that gets my highest recommendation. He is truly a master bassist and musical tour de force.” – The Entertainment Bank

“Not only are we talking prolific, the feel and attention he gave this particular material shows the depth of his creativity and desire to do Jobim justice…On this CD, he delivers flawlessly on Jobim’s original pearls and caresses them as if they were his own.” – The Smooth Jazz Ride