Bob Berg - Five of My Favorite Recordings

From a 1998 interview with Bret Primack, Bob Berg (1951-2002) talks about his favorite recordings from John Jazz Video Guy Recommends
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[@Carsonsaxplayer]

I hope 2016 still remembers Bob Berg. He was a great guy, and an original, recognizable voice on the sax. RIP

[@Uptown59]

I remember him.

[@evertonherbert9884]

One of miles findings

[@SidLaw500]

Love his solo on Cedar Brown's live Ugetsu!

[@kchappelle]

Here in 2020

[@theolockhart2624]

@@SidLaw500 the name is Cedar Walnut not Cedar Brown, you dummy!

[@philippegobinet2767]

Bob Berg was a giant.......He died very early......I miss him......

[@theofficialericwyattquarte366]

He Most def was .I met him in Saul Fromkins sax repair shop in 46st. Had a great talk with him an he was from Brooklyn.Gone way to soon an should have gotten more attention in my opinion NY tenor!!!

[@jonasboner8120]

Oh I love Bob. He is such a role model. Humble and down to earth. At the same time a beast in terms of playing. Defines passion for me One of the best of all time.

[@RonWinter335]

I just dig it when intelligent and accomplished players discuss tunes that stick in their heads. Nice...

[@vladjones2446]

Still listening to Bob in 2021, first time hearing him speak, got ‘Cycles’ on in the background, he’s every bit the cool dude I expected.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Bob was a superb musician, we lost him much much too soon.

[@jongordon8759]

Man! Bob was a great cat! Incredible player! I got to take a couple of lessons with him during this period. He was so nice, supportive, a great teacher; super humble! We lost him way too early! Check him out on that live record in Europe, think it's 1st set on Bolivia, w/Cedar. And some of the Mike Stern records he was on; he sounded amazing on those. Heard him playing that music live as well. So much fire in his playing! Thanks for posting Bret!

[@jasonyocom7649]

Bob thank you so much, for recommending Art Blakey Free for all even though I'm 45 its changed my life

[@Northern_Queen]

It makes me happy to hear that he recommends Bela Bartok! So interesting! It also breaks my heart to know that he is no longer among us in this physical dimension. I “discovered” Bob while listening to Mike Stern (have seen him playing in Sweden a few times) and since then, I just can’t stop!!! He is one of the best of the best! 🌹

[@JazzVideoGuy]

I totally agree!

[@GiovaniB52]

Bob Berg did an amazing and breath taking solo on a live album once with this italian composer called Pino Daniele . The name of this song is called " vivo come te " it was live . The saxphone solo that he did was just brilliant and jaw dropping . Anyway I'm to saddend by the loss of this great artist , can't put it in words . I hope he' s surrounded by an army of angels . RIP Bob

[@TheFunkyKingston]

Modest,music aficionado,excellent musician...damn it,only the good die young.May he rests in peace!!

[@misslindacjones2392]

2018 remembers Mr Berg .......... Enter the Spirit was one of the first jazz cds i bought for myself....what an authority on music as well :)

[@ilyasax]

Thanks for this video! Bob Berg is one of my favorite saxophone player! "Summer Rain" and "Michelle" are the best his tunes for me!!! I write it in 2016)

[@timkjazz]

great post, love listening to greats talk about what they love, Berg brings the music he loves to life, what a shame to lose his volcanic talent.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

Saw Bob Berg around 2000 at Ronnie Scott’s in London. Great memories of a London (and a player) that no longer exists.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

life has a way of changing, every few years

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Fascinating interview...appreciate hearing him speak...thanks! Will be checking out those sides. Bob left us way too soon...thankful we have his recordings.

[@brendanmorrison5546]

Kent Hewitt Totally agree Kent.

[@Jaujau933]

RIP Bob, you were a great musician 🙏

[@chrismallires2110]

Yes, we still remember.

[@RanBlakePiano]

Thank you for this important post

[@guillermobermudez4258]

Grande Bob Berg! El mundo musical extraña tu magia!

[@eddiecollison]

My top five Bob Berg fusion releases: Cycles In The Shadows Back Roads Short Stories Virtual Reality Most of these had killer lineups with Mike Stern, Jim Beard, Jeff Andrews/Lincoln Goines on bass, Dennis Chambers, all monster players.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Excellent List

[@MarcelloMalpensa]

Bob Berg, un grande purtroppo poco ricordato... Ma certamente un grande...

[@adamgharmonica4659]

Brilliant wonderful interview thanks Brett. Saw Bob Berg several times with Cedar Walton at Ronnie Scott's ❤

[@terrywho22]

Thank you for posting this!

[@timmo491]

This guy could play. Miles Davis said in an interview on a show he liked to measure a musician without hearing a note by his stance with the instrument. He pointed to his band and said 'like Bob'.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Bob was a superb tenor player who left us much much too soon.

[@juancpgo]

Such a superb musician was Bob Berg.

[@kbh4950]

Rest in Peace Bob.

[@unclejunglebass]

i could listen to bob speak all day.

[@alebarrosv2]

Thanks, Bret. You are doing an amazing job. Greetings from a brazilian fan.

[@johannicholson2015]

Still listen, and remember the great human being you were..

[@JazzVideoGuy]

One of the best.

[@romainbertrand253]

Great interview. Thanks. I love Bob Berg playing and I'm very happy to discover more about his influences.

[@samedelcup1878]

Swingin' Affair represents some of Sinatra and Nelson Riddle's best work. The first two beats on Riddle's arrangement on the opening of Night and Day are two unaccompanied timpani beats! Great arrangement along with Sinatra's handling of Night and Day.

[@jackwilloughby239]

Harold Danko told me to learn Microkosmos in all 12, and I did, as far as my abilities permitted. I had read Miles autobiography and he mentions listening to Sinatra for his phrasing, but get this, when I was at College, I happened upon an old "Dictionary of Musical Terms" and under Rubato it stated: "We don't really have a clear idea of what Rubato is in this day and age. Nothing compared to what the Castrati did. The Closest Modern-Day Equivalent would be Frank Sinatra".

[@robchalfen]

so great to see this, would dig to see more

[@eloyhbermudez]

RIP Bob Berg

[@MrStewbee]

RIP Bob Berg..I also worked in the textile industry. I wonder if I knew your dad. Thanks for the music.

[@hivicar]

"The Last To Know", from Gary Burton's Cool Nights cd is one beautiful tune. What a sound Bob has on his tenor!

[@metallothionein9]

He has a magnetic sound. Love him on Sabia. It saddens me that he is no longer with us making more contributions to the health of the human spirit.

[@plec15]

You should do a whole segment on Bob Berg!

[@williammurphy905]

R.I.P Bob Berg

[@cristianopazokunstmann101]

Fantastic interview!! Free For All is great!! That Wayne Shorter solo!!

[@JazzVideoGuy]

That Free for All solo by Wayne still blows my mind

[@EuphoricImpact]

Much appreciated, thanks!

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

That Coltrane record he was talking paramount. On all those early to mid sixties Trane records all the cats were blazing on LSD. That's what Bob was referring to there.

[@simayps]

Thank you!!! I miss Bob

[@arizoona_plus]

I never forget that Bob Berg existed.

[@ianbuxton8332]

Lively analysis of Bartok from Bob, Bret. (My favourite Bartok composition is Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta; ICY. The mood evoked by THAT is for me most closely matched in JAZZ by Dave Holland's piece Shadow Dance as played live and recorded by the Parallel Realities quartet of 1990:. Both Herbie and Pat Metheny play like extraterrestrials. Reminds me of the moment right at the beginning of Kubrick's 2001 during which the ape-man experiences a sudden flash of insight into the possibility of the BEGINNING OF TECHNOLOGY!! It's great also that Bob references some Coltrane and Blakey stuff that I've never previously heard, and wouldije to find the time to listen to. Many thanks as always!! 👍👍👍🌞🌞🌞😎😎😎

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Bob was a great player and a most interesting fellow. He left us much much too soon.

[@bobdavis9773]

The best pop jazz fusion tenor sax Power great fantástico musician

[@JazzVideoGuy]

True dat!

[@rnv71950]

For me, Bob Berg rivals the very best jazz saxophonists and while I, too grew up with Coltrane, he is number 1.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Bob was an incredible player, both with Miles and Chick. he is missed, big time.

[@warrenrand3562]

free for all is a great reference bob. one of the most energetic jazz records, none of the tunes are faster than medium up. take that, you of the higher faster louder school. kinda subtle, but i dont think many people better understood this music than maestro bob berg.

[@poloppilo]

Thank you !

[@beeshor1]

Every album he picked is also a personal favorite of mine. All except the Bartok recording. I'm a huge Sinatra fan. I'm a huge Jazz Messenger fan. And who doesn't love Miles' 1st Great Quintet?

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Then you should really check out some Bartok, Mr. Jordan.

[@beeshor1]

@@JazzVideoGuy Will do, Bret!

[@ianbuxton8332]

@@JazzVideoGuy Definitely! I'm not "really into" classical music on the whole, but Bartok us CERTAINLY a notable exception.

[@faustobalboa2740]

this is great!!

[@orlandosanchez6861]

Gracias por compartir esto.se me viene a la mente Steps Ahead-Holding Together,que gran disco...Bob tocando de una manera formidable. Azares del destino que no tienen explicacion. Bob berg,Michael Brecker dos gigantes de la musica.

[@egyptianminor]

I'll take note of his list...Bob Berg was a hell of a saxophone player, one of the best ever - check out his work w/ Miles Davis 1984 and 1985 bands on the extraordinary 10 DVD boxset 'The Complete Live at Montreaux'. He's also amazing on Cedar Walton's Eastern Rebellion 2 (1977) - a must have CD.

[@usatran]

Bob Berg was an original. A real New York player - creative and very stylistic. He is very missed. Thank you so much for this video.

[@johnsmallcombe3949]

Everything Bob said here is en pointe. Philly Joe is the man when it comes to drums. Sinatra and Nelson Riddle are the perfect team. Cookin is cookin! I will have to check out more of JC quartet plays and Bartok though. I love hearing recordings of Bob Berg playing with anyone but esp when he is playing with Cedar Walton and Billy Higgins. Man is that a kick arse band or what!

[@JazzVideoGuy]

I miss Bob Berg, big time.

[@johnsmallcombe3949]

Jazz Video Guy Hi Brett, if you have any more Bob Berg or Joe Henderson hidden gems please share! They are my favourite tenor players along with Sonny and Trane of course. I met Bob once just before he passsd. He was touring Brisbane, Australia in a fusion band with Dennis Chambers and Gary Willis. He was so down to earth and I wasnt aware of most of the incredible career he had had. I wish I had asked him more important questions but even so he was very generous. He was in his set break and was considerate enough to give me some of his time. He was a very cool guy and awesome tenorist! Much respect

[@papagaio55820]

The great Bob Berg !!

[@kbh4950]

I really miss Bob.

[@Jazacad]

Bravo Bret!

[@vic3925]

sorely missed

[@johnayres2303]

Here in 2022

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Welcome aboard

[@paxwallacejazz]

Gonna go listen to Bartok Violin Concerto.

[@123must]

Very interesting also if I have other opinions ! A lot of thanks

[@odedfried-gaon2880]

Awesome look into this incredible musician. tragic end, way too short a life! #OdedFriedGaon #OdedMusic #OdedInformation

[@romamruin]

Friday Night.. Great Stuff... Long Live his memory... A Swingin' Affair.. no need to compare Nelson Riddle... Talk to de Boss...

[@loiclelandais2073]

com certeza absoluta, eu compartilha, o destino faz bem as coisas, nao e! abraço.

[@jazz1bro]

You should write a book Brett pronto!

[@bryantjackson7450]

your picture is roland kirk? nice man.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

Bartok.

[@theopaopa1]

5:06 :)

[@chaijen]

So sad he left us so early

[@JazzVideoGuy]

very sad

[@thenel2162]

most def! philly joe was the cat

[@MultiAlexsix]

is he playing with tommy bolin in the 70 er

[@tubular7752]

Is it weird that he reminds me a TON of Donald Fagen?

[@tdrum21]

Very nice. Is there a list of these recordings?

[@JazzVideoGuy]

look in the comments

[@tdrum21]

Jazz Video Guy not in there so far ...

[@andymelendez9757]

Gone way too soon.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

for sure

[@deetgeluid]

So sad.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

nobody said life is fair

[@davidarbelaez4395]

Auto accident.

[@albertofontana3480]

Morgan > Hubbard > Miles

[@JazzVideoGuy]

there you go....