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BRIAN BROMBERG's long awaited CD, YOU KNOW THAT FEELING, topped the radio charts at #1 in the nation. The first single, BY THE FIREPLACE, and second single, HERO, both charted #3 in the nation, and set the stage for the upcoming third single, SEPTEMBER. The album, receiving critical acclaim from radio and media critics, remained in the TOP 10 for eight months, and charted for 17 consecutive months in 1998 and 1999. It was voted the #5 ALBUM OF THE YEAR in 1998.

This critically acclaimed album, YOU KNOW THAT FEELING, was released in February 1998 and, in addition to reaching the top of the charts, continues to maintain its position as one of the most played CD's of the year.

To refer to Brian Bromberg as just another bass player would be like calling a Rolls Royce just another car. Depending on the situation, Brian plays a variety of acoustic, electric and electronic (MIDI) basses including fretted, fretless, piccolo, upright and synth which allow him to bring the art of bass playing to a new level where the bass moves beyond simply being a rhythm instrument and is introduced as a lead soloist vehicle.

Brian grew up in Tucson, Arizona, in a family of musicians where both his dad and brother played drums. He also played drums, and at age thirteen began his professional music career as a drummer. At age fourteen, Brian began playing the bass. His first big break was an offer to play in Stan Getz' band. Brian left home to tour the world with Stan on his 19th birthday. He also had to make the leap from acoustic upright to electric bass to get the gig.

Bromberg has recorded with Dave Grusin, Stan Getz, Joe Farrell, Paul Horn, Richie Cole, James Moody, Tom Scott, Robben Ford, Sadao Watanabe, Michel Legrand, Nancy Wilson, Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber and has played on several noteworthy film soundtracks including ``The Fabulous Baker Boys'', ``Havana'', (both with Dave Grusin), ``Housesitter'', ``Hope Floats'', ``The Exterminator'', ``Absolute Beginners'' and ``Guilty by Suspicion''.

Brian also has performed on stage with Freddie Hubbard, Barney Kessel, Eliane Elias, Billy Cobham, Toots Theilemans, Lionel Hampton, Larry Carlton, Randy Brecker, Herb Ellis, Bill Evans, Russ Freeman, Richard Elliot, Dave Grusin, Bobby Lyle, Teo Macero, Les McAnn, Bob Mintzer, Gerry Mulligan, Diane Schurr, Horace Silver, Lenny White, Dudley Moore, Michel Legrand, Lee Ritenour, Tom Scott, Sarah Vaughn, Tony Williams, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Stanley Jordan, Kenny Rankin and many more. A NEW DAY, Brian's first album, was released in 1986 but only saw limited release as the label went out of business shortly thereafter. Bromberg's reputation as a phenomenal lead bassist began to spread with the release of his next two albums, BASSES LOADED (featuring Ernie Watts and Russ Freeman) and MAGIC RAIN (with guests like Ernie Watts, Brandon Fields, Jeff Lorber and Rob Mullins). The first week MAGIC RAIN was released, it was the #1 Most Added Album on NAC Radio throughout the country.

For his fourth album, BASSically SPEAKING, Brian re-recorded some material from his seldom-heard debut album as well as some new compositions. The record showed Bromberg stretching out even further with emotional soloing. The recording went TOP 5 on the National Airplay Charts and Top 10 on the Billboard Sales Charts.

After exploring the contemporary electric jazz scene for a number of years and four records, Bromberg recorded his fifth CD, IT's ABOUT TIME: The Acoustic Project which marked a return to his mainstream roots. Special guests included his brother David Bromberg, Freddie Hubbard, Mike Garson, Ernie Watts and Mitchell Forman. Brian's sixth album and final Nova project self-titled, BRIAN BROMBERG, was released in 1993 and once again featured his arsenal of electric basses.

In joining Zebra Records, he has stepped to the forefront once again with this renowned release, YOU KNOW THAT FEELING. The record features top notch New Adult Contemporary stars including Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp, Rick Braun, Joe Sample, and more. The new collection incorporates his sensational piccolo bass playing as evidenced in his first single, BY THE FIREPLACE, featuring Everette Harp and Jeff Lorber. Other new compositions include HERO (dedicated to Zachary Breaux), featuring Rick Braun, as well as the Metheny-esque centerpiece I FELL ASLEEP A CHILD...AND WOKE UP A MAN. Brian pulls out all the stops with funky covers of Human League's HUMAN, and Earth, Wind & Fire's SEPTEMBER.

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