Jeff Berlin
Jeff Berlin | |
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Queens, New York, U.S. | |
Genres | Jazz fusion, progressive rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1970–present |
Labels | Denon, Rock Empire, Random Act |
Jeffrey Arthur Berlin (born January 17, 1953) is an American jazz fusion bassist. He first came to prominence in the 1970s as a member of the band Bruford led by drummer Bill Bruford.
Musical career
Berlin was born on January 17, 1953, in
After session work with
Berlin continued to record and tour throughout the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
On August 30, 2013, Berlin married Gabriela Sinagra, a jazz singer and vocal coach from
Style and appreciation
In a review for his album Low Standards,
Berlin's playing style has been compared to that of Jaco Pastorius; however, Berlin has repeatedly stated his distaste for Jaco imitators.[6]
Discography
References
- ISBN 1-56159-284-6.
- ISBN 9781617745065. Retrieved 2015-06-22.
- ISBN 978-0-87930-274-0. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
- ISBN 978-0-520-26688-9. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
- ^ "Low Standards: Jeff Berlin". Bass Musician Magazine.
- ^ "Jeff Berlin: Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger!". Bass Inside. September 2002. Archived from the original on 2007-03-11. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
External links
- Official site
- Jeff Berlin at AllMusic
- Jeff Berlin Interview at NAMM Oral History Collection (2021)