Jeff Berlin

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Jeff Berlin
Jeff Berlin 2007 in Austin TX.jpg
Background information
Birth name Jeff Berlin
Born (1953-01-17) January 17, 1953 (age 71)
Origin Queens, New York
Genres Jazz fusion, progressive rock
Occupation(s) Bassist
Instruments Bass guitar, upright bass, vocals
Years active 1970 - Present
Labels Random Act Records, Rock Empire, Denon Records
Associated acts Bill Bruford
Website http://www.jeffberlinbass.com
Notable instruments
Dean Edge
MarkBass Amps

Jeff Berlin (born January 17, 1953 in Queens, New York)[1] is an American jazz fusion electric bass player, best known for playing and recording with Bill Bruford's band in the late 1970s.

Biography

Jeff Berlin originally played violin for 10 years, but seeing The Beatles inspired him to play bass.[2] He then attended Berklee College of Music to study bass.[3]

On August 30 2013, he married Gabriela Sinagra, an Argentine jazz singer and vocal coach from the city of Rosario.[4]

Style and appreciation

In a review for his album Low Standards, Bass Musician Magazine says "Anytime I mention [Jeff Berlin], there seems to be a ripple in the force and the wave of Berlin supporters or antagonists come to the surface and spout-off their opinions. No matter where you stand regarding Jeff’s musical philosophy, no one can reasonably deny the simple fact that Jeff seriously knows his craft and is one of the major players of our time."[5]

Berlin's playing style has been compared to that of Jaco Pastorius, however Berlin has repeatedly stated his distaste for Jaco-imitators.[6]

Discography

Jeff Berlin Discography

References

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