Jazz-fusion
composer and drummer Bob Holz will be releasing his third album “VISIONS: Coast
to Coast Connection,” featuring bass
legend Stanley Clarke on February 23, 2018! “This collaboration with the jazz
star and Return to Forever bassist/composer, Stanley Clarke involved the
recording of new compositions I wrote taken from my roots in jazz, classical,
blues and rock music,” says Holz. Joining Holz and Clarke is former Mahavishnu
Orchestra bassist Ralphe Armstrong who currently plays in Holz's touring band,
Bob Holz and A Vision Forward featuring Jamie Glaser and Ralphe Armstrong. “My
compositions have plenty of room for interplay between both bass players,” adds
Holz. Bob Holz is presently managed by Roy Holland Productions and is signed to
MVD Entertainment Group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWDKDTfM59Q
“I'm really
honored to record with Stanley Clarke as his music has been a strong influence
on me,” added Holz. Clarke has written the music for over 70 major motion
pictures in addition to his successful solo career and long tenure as a member
of Return To Forever with Chick Corea, Al Di Meola and Lenny White.
“I enjoyed
playing this music very much. Good players along with good compositions is
always a winning combination!” - Stanley Clarke
The recording
took place in Los Angeles with famed sound engineer, Dennis Moody recording,
mixing and mastering the performances. “Dennis mixed my last album and really
knows how to create a world class record,” continued Holz. Moody also helped
out with mixing Holz's band live last May at Catalina Bar and Grill Jazz Club
in Hollywood, California. Stanley Clarke also attended that concert which led
to the upcoming recording session for Holz's next album. Additionally,
Executive Producer Rob Stathis once again contributed his production skills to
the making of the record. Rob Stathis has been involved with producing Holz's
past collaborations with guitarist/composer the late Larry Coryell. “The loss
of Larry Coryell last February was really rough. Bob and I want to continue in
the tradition which Larry excelled in,” says Stathis.
“Many years
I have been friends with Stanley Clarke, we talked about recording together!!
Bob Holz made it happen on this recording!” - Ralphe Armstrong
Since the
February 2017 release of Holz's second album, “Visions and Friends,” Holz's
touring band, Bob Holz and A Vision Forward featuring Jamie Glaser and Ralphe
Armstrong has played numerous live concerts from New York to California. The
band features guitar guru Jamie Glaser (Chick Corea, Jean Luc Ponty, Bryan
Adams) and bass virtuoso Ralphe Armstrong (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Herbie
Hancock). Los Angeles based keyboardist Billy Steinway has been an integral
contributor to Holz's efforts playing both live shows and recording sessions.
Steinway also joined Holz, Clarke and Armstrong on the recordings for the new
album.
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