Hobbs-Bard Big Bangg Live

if there ever was a more creative force in the 80's Portland Contemporary Jazz world, a vote could be had for the Hobbs-Bard Big Bangg.

Fusion-esque in their leanings, but wrapped in a melodic, improvisers heart, this was a talented group of players and composers fronted by the drums/compositions of Gary Hobbs(Stan Kenton,Tom Grant) and the reeds/compositions of Michael Bard (Stan Kenton,Matrix, Simon & Bard).

the other personnel on this video were:
Jeff Uusitalo on trombone
Glenn Holstrom on keyboards
Jay "Bird" Koder on guitar
Terry Hill on electric bass

this tune was written by Jay Koder, but the title escapes me. I will find out from Jay what it is.

But it's still a nice tune :)

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Gary
• Hobbs
• Michael
• Bard
• Big
• Bangg
• Fusion
• Jazz
• Jeff
• Uusitalo
• Glenn
• Holstrom
• Jay
• Bird
• Koder
• Terry
• Hill
• live concert

[michaelbard]

LOL this is really cool. Thanks Carlton! I will link this to the Big Bangg Band Facebook page!

[theeggman85]

God, I must know the name of this tune!

[digitaltrombone]

Amazing trombone playing! Have to find more...

[phred9697]

Thanks for sharing. I remember seeing these guys a lot at The Brasserie in downtown Portland in the 80's.

[xiaofangyu]

cool! check out belrion88 clip too!

[Luckynumber78]

This isn't jazz!! This is glorified disco!!

(with a great trombone)