I was fortunate to be living in Tidewater Virginia 1974 - 1978 stationed as a drummer in the local Air Force Band and got to follow Bruce in his local gigs for the first 6 months of 1978. Got to know Bruce, Molo, and Bobby and hang with them and it was a great experience. The first time I heard his band I was blown away. I thought if this guy doesn't make it big someday there is something wrong with the music business. Bruce is a very articulate intelligent witty talented guy and he is absolutely the real deal. He knows who he is musically and is willing to experiment. He, I think, respects an audience but if you see one of his concerts you might not hear his hits exactly as you remember them. He brings that spontaneity and freedom of jazz to all the genres he performs. So many musicians have to sell out to survive in the music business but he seems to be able to do things his way but still has had a long successful career. I have the utmost respect for Bruce as a person and musician.
Master Bruce is so good. I am so happy to hear your voice to talk about your wonderful story. Awesome. Love your music and your piano skills. You are the best Pianist. Respectfully,
I am a piano player - lifelong - of about the same age as Mr. Hornsby. I completely love and admire his piano skills. However his devotion to 'never playing the same thing twice' seems to be connected to his 'avant garde' tendencies, and his admiration of - and devotion to - 20th/21st century atonal music. It's strange to have a melodic/tonal modern hitmaker so devoted to and admiring of atonal things. I saw him in Seattle a year ago and his opening act - a Bon Iver related duo (Justin???) - stated their case very firmly from the outset - "this is NOT going to be a pleasant musical experience". When Bruce came on he quite willfully did very little to remedy or redress the situation. This was the biggest concert letdown in my memory. I have never viewed him quite the same way since, though I'm pretty sure he loses no sleep over that.
I wasn't a fan of the new albums or last few albums. To overly produced, no piano solos or the clean sound from range.I miss his old style.this new style not a fan
my all time favorite artist
I was fortunate to be living in Tidewater Virginia 1974 - 1978 stationed as a drummer in the local Air Force Band and got to follow Bruce in his local gigs for the first 6 months of 1978. Got to know Bruce, Molo, and Bobby and hang with them and it was a great experience. The first time I heard his band I was blown away. I thought if this guy doesn't make it big someday there is something wrong with the music business. Bruce is a very articulate intelligent witty talented guy and he is absolutely the real deal. He knows who he is musically and is willing to experiment. He, I think, respects an audience but if you see one of his concerts you might not hear his hits exactly as you remember them. He brings that spontaneity and freedom of jazz to all the genres he performs. So many musicians have to sell out to survive in the music business but he seems to be able to do things his way but still has had a long successful career. I have the utmost respect for Bruce as a person and musician.
Love the interview, Bruce! I just moved to Williamsburg, so I appreciate knowing you’re here. 💕
Master Bruce is so good. I am so happy to hear your voice to talk about your wonderful story. Awesome. Love your music and your piano skills. You are the best Pianist. Respectfully,
I am a piano player - lifelong - of about the same age as Mr. Hornsby. I completely love and admire his piano skills. However his devotion to 'never playing the same thing twice' seems to be connected to his 'avant garde' tendencies, and his admiration of - and devotion to - 20th/21st century atonal music. It's strange to have a melodic/tonal modern hitmaker so devoted to and admiring of atonal things. I saw him in Seattle a year ago and his opening act - a Bon Iver related duo (Justin???) - stated their case very firmly from the outset - "this is NOT going to be a pleasant musical experience". When Bruce came on he quite willfully did very little to remedy or redress the situation. This was the biggest concert letdown in my memory. I have never viewed him quite the same way since, though I'm pretty sure he loses no sleep over that.
Love the first three albums with The Range, The Way It Is, Scenes From The Southside & A Night On The Town.
Rod Morgenstein is known WAY more for playing with the Dregs (Dixie Dregs) than Winger.
I wasn't a fan of the new albums or last few albums. To overly produced, no piano solos or the clean sound from range.I miss his old style.this new style not a fan
I agree