Randy Bernsen
South Florida guitarist Randy Bernsen started his recording career in an unorthodox way, calling a collection of jazz/fusion luminaries who, even to his surprise, agreed to be a part of his 1986 debut album Music for People, Planets & Washing Machines. After recruiting fretless bass giant and fellow South Florida resident Jaco Pastorius and getting a return call of interest from keyboard virtuoso Herbie Hancock, it was easier to interest keyboardist Bob James and drummer Peter Erskine. Released on MCA's Zebra label, the album earned Bernsen write-ups in Down Beat and Guitar Player magazines and appeared to start a flourishing career. Bernsen's follow-up, 1987's Mo' Wasabi, was even better, as his initial all-stars were joined by saxophonists Wayne Shorter and Michael Brecker, bassist Marcus Miller, drummer Steve Gadd, and harmonica legend Toots Thielemans. More positive press from JAZZIZ and USA Today followed, but when the 1988 album Paradise Citizens didn't attract the same attention despite the same dazzling roster, Bernsen's tenure with Zebra was finished. No one knew at the time that the guitarist -- who excelled whether playing clean-toned lines or mimicking keyboards, saxophone, or steel drums on his guitar synthesizer -- would never release a major-label solo album again. Part of it seemed purposeful, as Bernsen played in South Florida and toured through Japan and Malaysia while earning his commercial pilot's license and writing music for TV and (eventually) the Internet. A stint with former Weather Report leader Joe Zawinul (replacing fellow South Florida guitarist Scott Henderson) resulted in some fine work on Zawinul's 1992 Lost Tribes CD, and Bernsen's independently released CD Calling Me Back Home featured another all-star roster the next year. His house gig at a Fort Lauderdale club resulted in Bernsen's next CD, 1997's Live at Tavern 213, and featured excellent improvisation by the guitarist, bassist Pete Sebastian, and drummer John Yarling. A Mexico tour in 1998 with violinist/vocalist Nicole Yarling, saxophonist Richard Brookens, bassist Javier Carrion, and drummer Archie Pena yielded Bernsen's 2001 CD Live in San Miguel de Allande. Whether as a pilot or guitarist/bandleader, Bernsen's career continues to fly as high as he sees fit.
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Diskografie
19 Album, -en • Geordnet nach Bestseller
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Calling me Back Home
Jazz - Erschienen bei Bernsong's Music am 01.01.2000
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Caravan (Remastered)
Art Blakey, Randy Bernsen, The Jazz Messengers
Jazz - Erschienen bei Vintage Cellar am 13.10.2017
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Heart, Mind and Soul
Modern Jazz - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 16.06.2023
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Music for Planets, People and Washing Machines
Jazz Fusion & Jazzrock - Erschienen bei RB Music am 13.12.2004
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AppTeaser (feat. David Nizri & Uzi Nizri)
Jazz - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 05.01.2012
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Live in San Miguel
Jazz Fusion & Jazzrock - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 01.01.2001
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Come Together
Acid Jazz - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 15.03.2011
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Angels we have heard on High
Klassik - Erschienen bei RB Music am 13.12.2004
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Billy Gate Blues
Blues - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 09.08.2019
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Live @Tavern 213
Acid Jazz - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 16.01.2001
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Live @ Tavern 213
Jazz - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 19.12.2000
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With You Always
Bossa Nova - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 01.06.2023
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Gifts of the Spirit
Jazz - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 07.04.2024
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Alone Together (Again)
Jazz - Erschienen bei Jericho Jams am 01.07.2021
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