Brian Bromberg

The Profile

Brian Bromberg is an American bassist, composer, and producer known for jazz, smooth jazz, and fusion, acclaimed for his virtuosity on upright, electric, and piccolo bass. Active since the late 1970s, he has released acclaimed albums including Wood, Downright Upright, It Is What It Is, Compared to That, and Full Circle, and recorded tribute projects to Jaco Pastorius and Jimi Hendrix.

American jazz bassist active since 1979; notable for upright, electric, and piccolo bass; albums include Wood, Jaco, Downright Upright, It Is What It Is, Compared to That, and Full Circle; has tribute projects to Jaco Pastorius and Jimi Hendrix; blends straight-ahead and smooth-jazz/fusion styles.

A single, glowing review praises Brian Bromberg’s Jaco tribute as elegant, inventive, and deeply respectful. The critic highlights smooth-jazz colors, clever reworks of classics like Teen Town and The Chicken, and Bromberg’s mastery on fretless, double, and piccolo bass. Guest spots (e.g., Bob Mintzer, Jeff Lorber, Eric Marienthal) are noted. Verdict: highly recommended, especially for bassists.