Brian Bromberg is a rare breed in 21st Century jazz. A proficient musician on both the acoustic and electric basses, on this 2006 re-issue of WOOD, he showcases his remarkable talent exclusively on the upright bass. Sonic... more »ally enhanced for re-release using the 24 bit 96 KHZ hi resolution stereo mix from the DVD audio.« less
Brian Bromberg is a rare breed in 21st Century jazz. A proficient musician on both the acoustic and electric basses, on this 2006 re-issue of WOOD, he showcases his remarkable talent exclusively on the upright bass. Sonically enhanced for re-release using the 24 bit 96 KHZ hi resolution stereo mix from the DVD audio.
"i first heard this album a couple of years ago in a tiny, dark, attic jazz bar in tokyo, a place with speakers the size of refrigerators, over three thousand records on the walls (not counting CDs), but barely enough floor space for a six-seater bar and four small tables. very little conversation while this was playing. unforgettable."
A beautiful and melodious introduction to a bass playing mas
D. Pawl | Seattle | 11/17/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When bassist Brian Bromberg was given a 300-year-old Matteo Guersam Italian bass by his father his destiny as a world class musician was fully realized. WOOD showcases Bromberg's well-rounded repertoire. We hear everything from "Come Together" (composed by Paul McCartney and John Lennon) to "Speak Low" (composed by Kurt Weil) to "Goodbye" (a beautiful tune composed by Brian Bomberg for his father, complete with a gorgeous piano introduction). The pieces are all so alive and full of vibrance. What's more, you never hear them the same way twice. There is so much texture and depth in the arrangements. I guarantee you are going to press the "repeat" button on your CD player for this album."
Ain't enough stars in five to rate this cd
Jon C. Paulus | Parma, OH USA | 07/19/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am an amateur bass player- I've played in classical, folk, rock, jazz, blues, and swing bands. I've heard Eugene Wright play live with Dave Brubeck. I've heard a lotta fine bassists over the past years- and I've never heard anything like Bromberg's playing on this CD. He is a master of intonation, inflection, rhythm and timing, and selection of tunes to play. I shared this music with a trumpeter in the band I currently play with, and he said it made him wish he played bass instead of trumpet. It makes me want to practice- and listen more to Bromberg play!"
A GREAT-SOUNDING recording of a master
Mookie | South Florida | 11/10/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This recording was honestly my first exposure to Brian Bromberg, myself being a past jazz pianist. This album should be commended not ONLY for its musicianship, but also for it's clear dedication to high-quality recording. Putting this CD on even a decent stereo system is an excellent way to test for imaging and proper bass. I put this on my system, and I could sense Brian Bromberg standing 2 feet from me, playing his heart out in the beginning of "Harrison Crabfeathers." The whole record continued to impress me. All of the musicians on the album have excellent ears for each other, and the interplay is constant throughout the album. On the whole, this record is a musical experience for the stereo audio enthusiast as well as the uninitiated."