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MMP/MOO RECORDS., a division of Maki Music Production, Inc.
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"Fragment" Bruce Saunders (MP-10112)
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Saunders impressive third outing as a leader is buoyed by a swinging, highly interactive rhythm section and fueled by a collective spirit of discovery. From a purely guitaristic perspective, this recording is notable for the sheer six-string virtuosity that Saunders exhibits from track to track.
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Bruce Saunders: Guitar / John Hebert: : Bass / Satoshi Takeishi : Drums / Adam Kolker: Saxophones, bass clarinet
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Bruce Saunders has been working in the New York jazz community since 1987. A native of Florida, Bruce earned his masters degree in jazz performance from North Texas State University and soon after, moved to New York city. While at North Texas on scholarship, Bruce received additional scholarships from the Dallas Jazz Society and played in the One O'clock Lab Band, with whom he made 3 recordings.
Since arriving in New York, he has gone on to record with: Jack DeJohnette, Peter Erskine, Dave Holland, Kenny Werner, Bill Stewart, Dave Pietro, Michael Cain, Glen Velez and many others. He has performed with: Bobby Previte, Scott Colley, George Garzone, Hal Crook, Guy Klucevek, Ray Anderson, and many others. He has toured Europe, South America, Australia, Japan and the United States.
 Bruce's first CD as a leader ("Forget Everything") was released in 1996 and featured Jack Dejohnette on drums, Michael Cain on piano, Dave Pietro on saxophone and Tony Scherr on bass. His 2nd CD "Likely Story" (Moo Records) is due to be released in the United States in the fall of 1999 (released Japan 1998) and includes Peter Erskine (drums), Otmaro Ruiz (piano), Dave Carpenter (bass) and Dave Pietro, esq.
In addition to his playing career in New York, he has been active in the teaching community as well. Since 1989 Bruce has been on the faculty of the Berklee School of Music (Boston) where he leads classes in improvisation, jazz harmony, ensembles, and teaches private guitar lessons. He performs often at Berklee with other faculty members, playing at least 1 concert each semester. He uses Fender amplifiers, Gibson guitars and D'Addario strings.
For more information, please visit www.brucesaunders.com
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"Likely Story" Bruce Saunders (MP-60082)
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Likely Story was recorded in one memorable afternoon in the legendary Mad Hatter studios in Los Angeles. Released in Japan in 1998 to critical acclaim, “Strikingly original and melodic yet with virtuosic control. One of the best jazz CD’s to come along in years!” (Swing Journal, July 1998), Likely Story is a mix of originals and standards and features the legendary jazz drummer, Peter Erskine (see petererskine.com). The CD was produced by Yoshio J. Maki and was impeccably recorded by Bernie Kirsch (entirely analog).
Bruce Saunders: guitar / Peter Erskine : drums / Dave Carpenter : bass / Dave Pietro: alto saxophone / Otmaro Ruiz : piano
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" Forget Everything" Bruce Saunders
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Based in New York City, this jazz guitarist is strongly steeped in tradition but not afraid to look ahead. Featuring legendary drummer Jack Dejohnette, Michael Cain on piano, Dave Pietro on saxophone and Tony Scherr on bass, this CD is lyrical and swinging yet full of fire.
Goods and services provided by Maki Music Production, Inc. (California, USA)
Sold by 2CheckOut.com Inc. (Ohio, USA)
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"New York Guitar Trio" ( Moo Records /Japanese release only)
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Three of the busiest jazz guitarists in New York get together to record a collection of some of their favorite standard tunes. The selections range from a burning up-tempo version of My Shining Hour to a beautiful chime-like version of Heaven. Songs by Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk, Charlie Parker, Bill Evans and others. Includes: My Shining Hour, All or Nothing At All, Heaven, I Fall In Love Too Easily, Visa, Time Remembered, Zingaro, Jackie-ing, Long Ago and Far Away, Misty.
Ben Monder(guitar) / Bruce Saunders (guitar)/ Steve Cardenas (guitar)
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"Jazz HYNMS Vol. 1" Bruce Saunders ( Moo Records /Japanese release only)
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An inspired, sophisticatedly modern format for acoustic, contemporary jazz. New York guitarist Bruce Saunders takes traditional hymns as well as spiritual works by such artists as John Coltrane and Duke Ellington and gives them new life. Including Coltrane's Resolution, Ellington's Come Sunday and stunning arrangements of Thomas Campion's Never Weather Beaten Sail and Amazing Grace.
Bruce Saunders (Acoustic guitar)/ Steve Cardenas (Acoustic guitar) / Pedro Eustache ( Flute)
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MMP/MOO Records, A division of Maki Music Production, Inc.
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