UT Jazz Faculty feat. Brian Bromberg with Special Guests - Live at Monks

The night will begin with Brian and University of Texas Jazz faculty members, evolving into a curated jam session featuring UT Jazz students. Sign up for the Newsletter Get tickets for future shows Follow Monks on IG Brian Bromberg - #doublebass Michael Sailors - #trumpet John Mills - #saxophone Jeff Helmer - #piano Fabio Augustinis - #drums w/ special guests from the University of Texas Brian Bromberg was born December 5th, 1960 in Tucson, Arizona. He grew up in a family of musicians and artists; his father and brother played the drums. Immersed in music from an early age, Brian began playing cello in elementary school, and began his career as a drummer at the age of thirteen, then picked up the bass in junior high. Brian’s first big break came in 1979, when he joined the Stan Getz quintet. At just 19 years old, Brian spent nearly a year touring internationally with Getz. Since then, Brian has toured, performed and or recorded with legendary artists which include: Anita O’ Day, Arturo Sandoval, Barney Kessel, Benny Golson, Bill Evans, Billy Cobham, Bob James, Bob Mintzer, Bobby Lyle, Boney James, Carmen McRae, Chris Botti, Clark Terry, Dave Grusin, Dave Koz, David Benoit, David Foster, Diane Schur, Dianna Krall, Dizzy Gillespie, Doc Powell, Dudley Moore, Eddie Harris, Elvin Jones, Elvis Costello, Ernie Watts, Freddie Hubbard, George Duke, Gerry Mulligan, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Hank Jones,Herb Ellis, Herbie Hancock, Herbie Mann, Horace Silver, Ivan Lins, James Moody, Jeff Lorber, Joe Farrell, Joe Lovano, Joe Sample, Johnathan Butler, Johnny Mandel, Josh Grobin, Joshua Redman, Keiko Matsui, Kenny Baron, Kenny G, Kenny Garrett, Lou Rawls, Michael Brecker, Michael Buble, Nancy Wilson, Patrice Rushen, Paula Cole, Peter White, Rick Braun, Sarah Vaughn, Shirley Horn, Sonny Stitt, Steve Lukather, and many more. Brian uses LA Bella SN45 Nickel Wound Electric Bass set, 7720 Solo double Bass set, and the Nylon La Bella Piccolo and stainless steel electric Piccolo sets.