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Brian Bromberg
It Is What It Is
Genres: Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. It Is What It Is
2. Love Shack
3. Excuse Me?
4. Life
5. Elephants On Ice Skates
6. The Mirror
7. Sanford and Son Theme
8. Mr. Miller
9. Martinis At The Velvet Lounge?
10. Saul Goode
11. Waiting For You
12. Heaven
13. Slap Happy

CD Details

All Artists: Brian Bromberg
Title: It Is What It Is
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Artistry Music
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 8/25/2009
Genres: Jazz, Pop
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 181475701927

Synopsis

Product Description

Grammy®-nominated bassist and producer Brian Bromberg is one of the most versatile and respected players in both straight ahead and contemporary jazz. Backed by a killer horn section, Bromberg gets loose and funky throughout the 13 tracks on It Is What It is, including his unique spin on the B52's dance classic "Love Shack." Brian is joined by another A-List of musicians including: George Duke, Patrice Rushen, Jeff Lorber, Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Gerald Albright, Richard Elliot, Rick Braun, Will Kennedy, Dave Weckl, Alex Acuña, Paul Jackson Jr., Dan Siegel and more!

CD Reviews

Pure Genius!

T. Miraglia | Castro Valley, CA | 09/29/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the hottest album I've heard in a long time. Wow! It comes charging right out of the chute with the sizzling hot title song "It is what it is" and barely takes a breath from there. Brian's bass playing is phenomenal, and the stellar line up of artists on this album (listed above) complement his playing perfectly; as it is not just about Brian, the horns and keyboard leads are top notch The horn arrangements are crisp, fresh, tight - and smokin' hot! Darn near set off the smoke alarms. I love the playful take on the Sanford and Son theme where they out funk Fred and Lamont - who'd of thought? - with the exceptional flute solos of Gary Meek. Bottom line, this is instrumental jazz at it's best - forget smooth, contemporary, straight ahead, or any other nonsense label, this is great music played by some of the most talented musicians of our time. Brian is not just genius, he is the 800 lb gorilla on bass. Absolutely outstanding album.

The production quality is superb! If you are an old fashioned audiophile (like I am) with a high powered system, and you like the concert hall sound (like rock the neighborhood loud), you're going to love this! Get it and enjoy. I'd give it 6 stars if I could."

Amazing CD

R. Della Putta | 11/17/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The best cd I have heard during the last two years.Good also for those are not oriented to jazz music."