Bryan Beller - Thanks In Advance (CD)
Five years after his acclaimed debut album View, renowned bassist Bryan Beller (Steve Vai, Mike Keneally, Dethklok) creates an emotionally charged, personally definitive jazz/rock compositional statement about breaking through anger and finding gratitude. Drawing on disparate influences from jazzer John Scofield to Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, and even Rage Against The Machine, Beller cranks up the instrumental intensity with fellow heavyweights Mike Keneally (solo artist, Frank Zappa); drummers Marco Minnemann (world-famous clinician), Toss Panos (Larry Carlton, Robben Ford), Joe Travers (Zappa Plays Zappa), and Nick D’Virgilio (Spock’s Beard, Tears For Fears); and special guests violinist Ann Marie Calhoun (Jethro Tull; 2008 YouTube “My Grammy Moment” winner) and saxophonist Scheila Gonzalez (Zappa Plays Zappa).
“Beller engaged in some sonic soul-searching for his sophomore effort ‘Thanks In Advance’, and the welcome result is a bona fide entry for bass album of the year.” – Chris Jisi, Bass Player Magazine
“I love Bryan’s playing! He’s solid, supportive and creative with tone for days. ‘Thanks in Advance’ is full of cool ideas, inspired performances and deep grooves. I definitely recommend it.” – Michael Manring
“Every tune sounds unique and compelling.” – Walter Kolosky, Jazz.com
“As well-written as it is well-played.” – Nick Zaino, Skope
Have a look and a listen:
https://youtu.be/uIEaHOl8yDQ?list=RDuIEaHOl8yDQ
https://youtu.be/fCdpky3d8h4?list=RDfCdpky3d8h4
Tracks:
- 1. Snooze Bar
- 2. Casual Lie Day
- 3. Greasy Wheel
- 4. Cost Of Doing Business
- 5. Blind Sideways
- 6. Life Story
- 7. Cave Dweller
- 8. Play Hard
- 9. Love Terror Adrenaline/Break Through
- 10. Thanks In Advance
- 11. From Nothing
Format: CD
Artist: Bryan Beller
Release Date: September 30, 2008