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Cow Bop a hit in cyberspace! On Nov. 19, the band played a concert
in the amphitheater at Micheal Nesmith's Videoranch. The avatars and
the studio audience had a ball and all agreed that Cow Bop was the best
virtual band going!! "The wave of the future...at yesterday's
prices!" exclaimed Bruce.
Bruce
Forman makes the cover of Just Jazz Guitar Magazine (August 2006 issue).
Congratulations Bruce!!
Bruce
Forman is back as artist-in-residence this semster at USC's Studio Jazz
Guitar Dept. "What an honor to be asked back. The students and
faculty are top-notch."
'On the Edge' a great success! After playing their way up the California
coast with only $100 and unable to live off pre-scheduled gigs (all
proceeds were donated), Cow Bop experienced srtreet roustings, big-time
club hits, extremes sucxh as dining on the $1 meal at McD's to breakfasting
at the Ritz and crossed the finish line victorious on Sat. August 19th.
With a quick stop for a gig they safely delivered Noah Freedman (fiddle)
and Gabe Noel (bass) home in time to start school. Miraculous! From
preliminary indications, the trip was even more successful in raising
funds for JazzMasters Workshop
than either of the previous Route 66 jaunts. You can still make a contribution
and your pledge will be matched, and go to
www.wayoutwestmusic.com to read blogs or view podcasts.
Bruce Forman joins USC Studio/Jazz Guitar Dept. as artist-in-residence
for spring semster. "I'm looking forward to teaching alongside
the great player/educators there and to working with the exciting students...the
cream of the crop. Of course, helping share Joe Diorio's position is
both humbling and a great honor," says Bruce. "It'll also
allow for more playing time down south."
Cow Bop to enter studio in late-Jan. to being recording their next CD.
More Cow-lifornia swing we presume! Slated to guest on this recording
are: Noel Jewkes and Richard Chon; along with Cowboppers David Jackson,
Dan Robbins, Mike McKinley and Pinto Pammy. Release is scheduled for
mid-spring.
Cow Bop takes Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival by storm. Three
separate performances and a middle school visit. Lots of swingin and
tons of fun!
Roger Kellaway Trio: On the heels of the successful Bobby Darin Tribute
CD, Roger's Trio w/Bruce and bassist Dan Lutz will be recording a follow
up CD. Some of the tunes slated are: Killer Joe, 52nd St. Theme and
Midnight Sun.
Cow Bop revisits Route 66 Challenge in support of JazzMasters Workshop.
Daily blogs are posted at www.wayoutwestmusic.com
"It was an odyssey not for the faint of heart...and one' I'll not
soon forget," said Bruce.
Goin' Kiwi! Bruce Forman joins New Zealand's Massey University (both
Wellinton and Auckland campuses) as 'artist-in residence'. First session:
March 1-11.
GUITARS ONLY! Bruce goes to The Fire Station in San Marcos,TX (just
outside Austin) to record a three-guitar swing session--American-style.
Rounding out the trio is none other than Rich O'Brien and Whit Smith.
Let's hope for a imminent release!
Bruce Forman to perform at Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival,
in guitar summit, Sat. Dec. 4, at 10:30AM. (Check out photos in Cowboys
& Indians Magazine's April 2005 issue)
Clint Eastwood to use Bruce Forman's guitar tracks for Million Dollar
Baby! "Clint wrote and scored an intriguing piece of music and
asked me to adapt it for guitar. I'm glad he liked it and is using it.
I can't wait to see/hear it!" exclaimed Bruce.
Roger Kellaway Trio goes into studio to record Bobby Darin Tribute,
Nov. 6-8, in Ojai, CA. Look for its release in mid-December. Featured
are: Roger Kellaway, Bruce Forman and Dan Lutz.
49er Challenge! Cow Bop takes to the open road again (october 18),
this time the route is California's Gold Country. Read all about it!
Bruce asked to join pianist Roger Kellaway's new trio, first gig is
October 28 at the Vic in Santa Monica.
Bruce to be honored for commitment and contribution to Monterey Peninsula
at the Seaside Jazz & Art Show, Sept 11, Oldemeyer Center, Seaside,
CA.
Bruce
Forman performs and teaches at The North Wales International Jazz Guitar
Festival. Other performers/terachers included: Martin Taylor, Ulf Wakenius,
John Pisano, Al Viola, Bobby Broom, Sid Jacobs and Trefor Owen (who
organized the festival along with Maureen Hopkins). Pictures can be
found on luthier Stefan Sonntag's website:
www.sonntag-guitars.com
Bruce Forman chosen to lead masterclass in jazz at the prestigious Bertinoro
Music Festival (di Dante Allegheri) in Italy. August 1-5, 2004.
Route 66 Challenge a huge success! The band crossed the finish line
May 21, two weeks after their departure from Chicago...with $12 to spare!
Check out the detials (journals,pictures) at www.wayoutwestmusic.com.
The band Cow Bop raised funds in dsupport of JazzMasters Workshop.
Monterey Herald, March 23: Getting
their kicks on Route 66
Cow
Bop takes 'Route 66 Challenge'
in support of JazzMasters Workshop. Departing Chicago with a full tank
of gas and $100 we will busk, barter and bebop our way to LA. Please
support us with your tax-deductible pledge.
Off The Road coverage in Monterey
Herald GO Section, Thursday March, 11, 2004
JazzMasters Workshop and Laguna
Beach Live announce a partnership with celebratory concert featuring
jazz guitar legends, Bruce Forman, Mundell Lowe, John Pisano and Phil
Upchurch, along with Luther Hughes, Paul Kreibech and JMW alumni, February
21
Tribute to Barney Kessel w/Bruce
Forman, Mundell Lowe and Ned Boynton.
Feb. 10 Workshop* 5:00-7:00pm, students free, adults $20.
Concert at 9:00pm, Jazz at Pearl's, San Francisco *Made possible in
part by grant from the D'Addario Foundation for the Performing Arts
with support from J.D. D'Addario & Company, Inc. & D'Addario
Strings
Tour
of Italy: Bruce Forman leads trio w/Marco Marzola (b) and Luca
Nanni (d) Jan 17-31.
See calendar page
Cow
Bop -- a western swing/bebop band--goes into studio to make
first CD. Besides Bruce Forman and bandmates: PintoPammy, Mike McKinley
and Dan Robbins; the recording features Dan Hicks, David Jackson, George
Young and Richard Chon. Release is scheduled for March.
Down
Beat Magazine Article featuring JazzMasters Workshop: Jazz on
Campus, in Dec 2003 issue Kids
Grooving to Jazz; New York Daily News coverage of JMW program
Bruce Forman presented with award for
"contributions and commitment to the art of jazz guitar" by
Monterey Jazz Festival during perfomance, September 20, 2003.
Bruce
Forman joins Jack Wilkins, Mundell Lowe, Julian Lage and JazzMasters
Workshop Generations Band at Stanford Jazz Festival's Guitar Summit,
August 2, 2003
Coast Weekly designates Bruce Forman
as one of
"Ten Heroic Citizens of Monterey County"
Bruce Forman
receives prestigious "Discretionary Award" from Jazz Journalists
Association
Trust
Me, Bruce Forman's first published novel hits streets in April
2003. The book is well-received by critics and readers for its zany
characters and portrayal of the jazz life.
Getting
Kids Jazzed! Monterey County Herald feature story, January 6, 2003
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