BBC Radio 2 recently broadcast an in-depth interview with Jack by Paul Jones. The broadcast may be heard in its entirety here for the next week.
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Visit the Gallery for photos of Spectrum Road, the Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute Band, with Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman-Santana. Photos from the Blue Note NYC courtesy of Arnie Goodman/Blue Storm Music. Photos of the band and special gust Carlos Santana courtesy of Jerome Brunet Photography.
Last month Jack became only the third recipient of the International Bassist Award, a lifetime achievement award for bassists. He was presented with the award at January's NAMM show.
A New Live Album, "Jack Bruce and the Cuicoland Express: Live at the Milky Way," has been released. Now available on Amazon.co.uk on CD and by digital download. Coming to Amazon.com on Feb. 15. Also available on iTunes (in the UK now, and in the US starting Feb. 15) and at All Good Record Stores.
Rave reviews have started pouring in for Spectrum Road, the Tony Williams Lifetime tribute band featuring Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman-Santana. Arts Journal had this to say about the band's opening shows at the Blue Note in New York City: "What if there's more to jazz than you suppose? What if jazz demolishes suppositions and breaks all bounds? What if jazz - and the jazz beyond, behind, under and around jazz - could enrich your life? . . ."
This video features the young Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker performing on the French programme Vient De Paraitre. Jack and the band lip sync to Wrapping Paper and Sweet Wine, from Cream's first singles releases. Jack can be seen playing his Fender Bass VI.
Jack is set to perform multiple concerts with the Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute Band, also featuring Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman. Below is a video of Jack performing "One Word", which he first performed on the Lifetime album Turn It Over. See the Tour Schedule page for more information.
Jack recently visited the New York City showroom of Warwick, the German manufacturer of high-quality electric basses, where he acquired a fretless Star Bass II made of lightweight maple wood. Read all about Jack's visit to Warwick's New York shop here. Visit the shop at 76-80 E. 7th Street, New York City.
A brand new online store will open soon on JackBruce.com. Exclusive merchandise will be available, signed copies of 'Jack Bruce Composing Himself', exclusive T-shirts, limited edition posters and much more.
A comprehensive discography of Jack's music career dating back to 1963 is now available on JackBruce.com. The discography was researched and compiled by Bob Elliott of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is also featured in Jack's new biography, Composing Himself. Thanks to Bob for agreeing to post the discography online.
Jack with Bob Elliott
Please visit our newly revised and updated comprehensive list of Jack's performances dating back to 1965. The list was researched and compiled by Bob Elliott of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is also featured in Jack's new biography, Composing Himself. Thanks to Bob for agreeing to post the list on JackBruce.com. A revised and comprehensive discography, also compiled by Bob, will be featured soon.
Announcing "Jack Bruce in Conversation with Neil McCormick", featuring a live acoustic performance and audience Q&A. Wednesday, 28 April, 7:30 p.m. at Sound Advice / Connected Artists Building, The Gallery, 1 – 5 Exchange Court, London.
This is a very rare opportunity to hear the legendary Jack Bruce being interviewed about his life’s work and his new official biography, as well as being able to see him perform an acoustic piece, up close and personal. This is a very intimate event so if you would like to attend, please act quickly!
Your ticket will include access to the event, complimentary drinks, as well as a signed copy of ‘Jack Bruce Composing Himself’ by Harry Shapiro and an exclusive Pledgers Only T-Shirt.
We are very excited about this opportunity to raise further funds for Jack’s chosen charity ‘East Anglian Children’s Hospices’ as well as giving the lover’s of Jack’s music a truly special evening.
Jack ruled out another Cream reunion in a recent interview with BBC 6Music. "There's a new story now – Cream is over." Jack added, however, that he is working on an important, secret new project. "I’m doing something very exciting – so much so I can’t even talk about it. It’s the most exciting project I’ve ever been involved in." Stay tuned to JB.com for more.
A great interview with Jack on Robert Elms’ BBC London show will be available for a short time. Forward to 2 hours 30 minutes in at this link.
Jack will perform for three nights with the Ronnie Scott's Blues Experience on 28 February, 1 March and 2 March at Ronnie Scott's, London. Click here for more information.
Jack's new authorised biography, Composing Himself (by Harry Shapiro, foreword by Eric Clapton), is now in stores. Copies signed by Jack are available exclusively through Pledge.com. Read the latest review at All About Jazz.
Jack's daughter, the artist Aruba Red (Natascha Eleonoré), has released a new music video for her forthcoming debut single release 'Light Up Light Up', featuring Jah Cure. The video was directed by her sister, Kyla Simone Bruce.
Song produced by Craigie Dodds / Reality Shock
Directed by Kyla Simone Bruce
Produced by Darius Malik
DOP: Asha McHale
Assistant Director: Brittany Jade McCombs
Colour Grade: Azimuth
Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp announced its 2010 "Master Campers Program." The camps gives participants the opportunity to play, record and jam with rock masters. Jack will participate in sessions at Abbey Road Studios, London in May 2010 with Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) and others. For more information visit www.rockcamp.com or call 1-888-762-BAND.
Ruf Records have released CD and DVD recordings of Seven Moons Live, featuring the February 28, 2009 performance by Jack Bruce, Robin Trower and Gary Husband at the Concertgebouw De Vereeniging, Nijmegen, Netherlands. The concert has received high praise from critics.
Jack will perform at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club as a special guest with Ronnie Scott's Blues Experience on Sunday, 25 October. For booking and other information, visit www.ronniescotts.co.uk.
