Bill Bruford
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Tim Garland: Beyond the Frontier...fully recognize. Having recorded a dozen albums in his own name, and arranged for and played in the groups of Chick Corea and Bill Bruford, Garland's pedigree as one of the leading jazz saxophonist/composers of his generation is... In this article: Tim Garland, Gunther Schuller, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, UK, Balance of interests, London Jazz Festival, London Symphony Orchestra, Chick Corea, Mark-Anthony Turnage, and Bill Bruford |
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Blogcritics | 1 day ago
Music Review: King Crimson - Red (Deluxe 40th Anniversary Edition)
...Red, they were essentially reduced down to the power-trio of Fripp on guitar and mellotron, John Wetton on bass and vocals, and Bill Bruford - who left the then-mega successful Yes to join up - on drums. Guest musicians like Mel Collins on...
In this article: Red, King Crimson, Porcupine Tree, DVD, The Court of the Crimson King, Robert Fripp, and Mel Collins
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all about jazz | November 20, 2009
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Jon Anderson 11.15 Santa Barbara
...Rabin, and Billy Sherwood, keyboard players Tony Kaye, Rick Wakeman, Patrick Moraz, Geoff Downes, and Igor Khoroshev, and drummers Bill Bruford and Alan White. The two unifying forces in the band over the decades have been bassist Chris...
In this article: Jon Anderson, Yes, Santa Barbara, CA, Tony Kaye, She Loves You, Thom Yorke, Vangelis, Beatles, and Close to the Edge
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Ari Hoenig Quartet: Niu's Jazz and Blues Bar, Bangkok
...jazz name to Niu's on a monthly basis. Bolam, an almost lone figure in bringing quality jazz to Thailand (Billy Cobham, Bill Bruford's Earthworks, John Scofield &Joe Lovano, and Scott Henderson's trio) has been instrumental in...
In this article: Bangkok, Tim Garland, and Charlie Parker
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The Stranger - Line Out | November 17, 2009
Prog Rock Britannia
...just didn't come out like that."), Wakeman (who amusingly calls prog the porn of the music industry), and ex-Yes/ex-King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford emerge as the wittiest. Musing on the advent of punk, Bruford notes "a permanent tension...
In this article: Rick Wakeman, BBC Four, Vimeo, Concerto for Group and Orchestra, King Crimson, and Marillion
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King Crimson: Red (40th Anniversary Series)
...Tongs in Aspic: Part II; The Night Watch; Lament; Starless. Personnel: Robert Fripp: guitar, mellotron; John Wetton: bass, voice; William Bruford: percussives; David Cross: violin; Mel Collins: soprano saxophone; Ian McDonald: alto...
In this article: Red, Fallen Angel, Starless, The Great Deceiver, King Crimson, Providence, Robert Fripp, DVD, Ian McDonald, and David Cross
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Wikipedia | November 03, 2009
Bill Bruford
...years. He retired from music-making in 2009, but continues to run his two record labels and to speak about music. His autobiography, Bill Bruford: The Autobiography, was published in early 2009. He began playing the drums when he was...
In this article: Yes, King Crimson, Chris Squire, Earthworks, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, John Wetton, Jeff Berlin, Tony Levin, and Robert Fripp
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Earthworks (band)
Bill Bruford's Earthworks was a British jazz band led by drummer Bill Bruford. The band recorded several albums for Editions EG, Discipline Global Mobile and Summerfold Records. Earthworks went through several line-ups, with Bruford (in...
In this article: Earthworks, Iain Ballamy, Django Bates, Tim Garland, Yes, Steve Hamilton, and King Crimson
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Music Review: The Canterbury Scene Re-Issues Featuring National Health And Soft Heap
...more intricate. When Stewart formed National Health in 1975 he brought in Hatfield And The North pair, drummer Pip Pyle, who replaced Bill Bruford (later of King Crimson and Yes), and guitarist Phil Miller. Keyboard player Alan Gowen of...
In this article: National Health, Dave Stewart, Soft Heap, Gilgamesh, Gong, Steve Hillage, and Yes
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Starpulse | September 22, 2009
Genesis To Release Fourth Boxed Set, 'Genesis Live 1973-2007'
...group's Paris dates as a quartet with Collins on lead vocals following Gabriel's departure in 1975. The tour featured touring drummers Bill Bruford and Chester Thompson. Exclusive to this boxed set, "Seconds Out" is presented in stereo and 5.1...
In this article: Genesis, Genesis Live, Steve Hackett, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Seconds Out, Chester Thompson, Weather Report, Nursery Cryme, and Foxtrot
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Bruford
This article is about the band Bruford. For the band's drummer, see Bill Bruford. Bruford were a band that former Yes and King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford formed and led in the late 1970s. Bill Bruford had assembled a band for his...
In this article: Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Berlin, King Crimson, Yes, Kenny Wheeler, Dave Stewart, Annette Peacock, and Gradually Going Tornado
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William Scott Bruford (born May 17 1949 in Sevenoaks, Kent), better known as Bill Bruford, is an English drummer who is recognised for his forceful, highly precise, polyrhythmic style. He was the original drummer for the highly successful progressive rock group Yes, and has been a prominent figure in the progressive rock movement. Bruford has performed for numerous popular acts since the early 1970s, including a stint as touring drummer for Genesis. From 1972 to 1997, Bruford was the drummer for progressive rock band King Crimson. Bruford moved away from progressive rock to concentrate on jazz, leading his own jazz group, Earthworks, for several years. He retired from music-making in 2009, but continues to run his two record labels and to speak about music (with his autobiography due out in early 2009).
He began playing the drums when he was thirteen, and was influenced by jazz drumming, which would manifest itself on early Yes albums and would remain an influence on his style throughout his career. He had success in the early seventies during his time with Yes playing on their first five albums including the LPs The Yes Album, Fragile, and Close to the Edge. He left Yes at the height of their success in 1972, returning briefly for the Union album which was released in 1991.
- Name At Birth:
- William Scott Bruford
- Birth Date:
- May 17, 1949
- Occupation:
- Musician, Songwriter
- Instrument Played:
- Drums, percussion
- Record Label:
- Years Active:
- 1968 - Present
- Associated With:
- Yes, King Crimson, UK, Genesis, Earthworks, Chris Squire, Bruford, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, Bruford Levin Upper Extremities, Gong, National Health, Steve Howe, Gordian Knot, Annette Peacock
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