Bill Bruford - News

Grand Opening soon!

Bill Bruford — Thu, 10 May 2012 06:35:00 MST

After ten years of steady traffic, the shop was beginning to look a little long in the tooth, so we've broken out the paint pots and wallpaper, spared no expense, and done a fabulous sparkly make-over. With new items being added, the shop continues to go from strength to strength. Stay tuned - we'll advise as soon as the doors are open!

Bill on duty in Sheffield UK - May 22nd...

Bill Bruford — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:11:00 MST

Bill will be joining others on May 22 for an Afternoon of Instrument and Audio Tech, looking at analogue synths, early electronics and electronic percussion and assessing the impact they made on the music. For full details check the attached poster, or visit Rough Draft Audio.

Bill on TV last night.

Bill Bruford — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:12:00 MST

Bill cropped up on BBC4 TV last night on 'How the Brits Rocked America: Go West', a well balanced documentary on how Led Zeppelin spearheaded the British stadium rock assault on the States in the 70s. Lots of Cream, Led Zep, Purple, Sabbath, Tull, McCartney; some Yes, Crimson, and Floyd. Bill chips in his commentary on getting to the US, Birmingham Town Hall, PA systems, larks' tongues, and sundry other aspects. If you missed it and are in the UK, you can More

Bill spills beans...

Bill Bruford — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:07:00 MST

Drums as sculpture: with A.B.W.H. in 1989.

A new-ish mag from Australia called Digital Drummer looks at this drumming thing from the electronic perspective. Since Bill (and Dave Simmons) did a fair bit of the heavy lifting in the early days of the development of the instrument, he's got a fair bit to say on the subject in this excellent article. Available online.

25 all-time great double-drumming tracks.

Bill Bruford — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:08:00 MST

Adam Budofsky at Modern Drummer magazine dropped us a note to say - if you missed it the first time around - here's his excellent piece on the Top 25 Double Drumming tracks of all time.

This article originally ran in the February 2007 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. For access to all of the great editorial from MD’s first twenty-six years of publication, check out their Digital Archive.

Upcoming BBC TV series looks good.

Bill Bruford — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:50:00 MST

Bill starts the New Year with a bang, and three media appearances. He's currently featured in the current edition of the UK's Drummer Magazine alongside Josh Freese. You can also find him at Record Collector Magazine - the entire interview and some relatively unusual pics can be viewed online here. Finally, lookout for a promising new 3-part More

Winner gets the Bass Drum...

Bill Bruford — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:17:00 MST

'Winner gets the bass drum'. Photo taken at Explorer's Percussion, Kansas City, MO., this autumn. After Bill's presentation, an unseenly fight broke out over who gets the nifty little Tama bass drum. It could only be settled one way. Left corner is Wes Faulconer, owner of Explorer's; right corner is Bill. Referee is not Santa Claus, but is Tama rep Tim Morris, who produced the drum.

Thanks to all for staying in touch, and come back and visit us in 2012. Happy New Year! Bill and Admin

The guestbook is no more - R.I.P.

Bill Bruford — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:34:00 MST

Comment and reaction seem to have migrated to the ever popular Facebook. The poor old guestbook has been subjected to massive spam recently, so it's time for it to be put quietly to bed. Answers to outstanding questions can be found opposite in VIEWS. Admin

Music Industry Association awards and fund-raiser.

Bill Bruford — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:01:00 MST

There will be a Silent Auction of a range of signed music memorabilia tonight at the MIA Music Awards gala dinner, with the proceeds going to the charity Music for All. Foruli Publications in conjunction with Bill have donated a full Special Edition Autobiography as part of the fund-raising for this worthwhile cause, for which Bill is also an ambassador. Other juicy items? Lots of signed gear by Steve Vai, Foo Fighters, Chilli Peppers etc. More More

Complete Foruli package pictured.

Bill Bruford — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:24:00 MST

Shipping begins on or before November 21st for lucky customers who have already pre-ordered the mouth-wateringly beautiful Limited Edition Autobiography package (pictured above). Full details at Foruli, and just a reminder that it is available at a 10%% discount if ordered before November 21st 2011. Shipping is free.

Bill's new career...

Bill Bruford — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:04:00 MST

At Cascio Interstate Music, New Berlin WI. Bill's on the hard right, half way up...

If you want to know what Bill's up to in his new career, here's an interesting description.

Unavailable anywhere else!

Bill Bruford — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:15:00 MST

Why shop at the THE shop for the Bruford maniac?

The three best reasons:

1) Unavailable anywhere else: the Autographed Series of CDs, DVDs, and photos: (see above sample)

2) Unavailable anywhere else: T-shirts, merchandise,‘themed’ packets of three chosen by Bill, and special offers and discounts.

3) Unavailable anywhere else: the warm fuzzy feeling you get when, by supporting the shop, you support this site and the musician’s work in general.

New items are being added all the ... More

Bill in Sweden in November.

Bill Bruford — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:50:00 MST

Following his trip to the US, Bill will be visiting several academic insitutions in Sweden in November. His talks are based loosely around the notion of 'The Creative Musician in a Commercial World'. Several of these are private events, but here are the details of the three open to the public:

Monday, Nov. 7, 18.00

Liljeforssalen

Royal College of Music (Musikhögskolan), Malmö

Students & teachers at the College of Music: free

Members of Jazz i Malmö: free (membership cards can be... More

Time change on 'Wit and Wisdom' tour.

Bill Bruford — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:11:00 MST

Please note that Bill's appearance on Saturday October 22nd at Cascio Interstate Music, New Berlin, WI has been brought forward to 11.00 am. Doors open at 10.00.

Calling all UK musicians!

Bill Bruford — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:02:00 MST

Photo: Deirdre O'Callaghan

The Musicians Union in conjunction with Classic Rock magazine is offering the classic rock 'Maestro Award'. Bill is one of five musicians honoured to be nominated for the award, the others being Don Airey (kbds), Mike Rutherford (gtr), Phil Manzanera(gtr), and Steve Winwood (kbds). He could use your vote! The winner will receive their award at London's Roundhouse on 9 November 2011. You need to be a UK Musicians Union member to participate, and members should log on... More

Foruli live event with Bill in London October 5th.

Bill Bruford — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:44:00 MST

There will be a launch party for the limited editions sets of Bill Bruford: The Autobiography, including the new album From Conception to Birth. The event will be at The Forge in London on 5th October 2011. You can register interest in free tickets and get more detail here.

Bill's October tour dates and details now complete.

Bill Bruford — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:15:00 MST

With guitarist Allan Holdsworth c. 1991

Bill's occasional series of informal chats continues this October in the US, details below. Bring your most insoluble questions. There won't be any live playing, but wit and wisdom will abound, and books will be available for signing.

Mon. Oct. 17th---8:00PM Columbus Percussion, 5052 North High St, Columbus OH 43214. Call toll free in the US (800) 775-7372

Tue. Oct. 18th---7:00PM Sweetwater Music, 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne IN 46... More

Free tickets for Foruli London event!

Bill Bruford — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:21:00 MST

Foruli, the publisher of the limited edition book and record sets ‘Bill Bruford: The Autobiography,’ will be holding an exclusive invitation-only launch event in London in October. There will be a competition for places on the guest list. Further details will be divulged in due course, but in the meantime you can sign up to the mailing list.

More Fall dates...

Bill Bruford — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:12:00 MST

Additional dates have been added to Bill's Fall US itinerary. He will be talking loosely about his career and bands, attitudes to music, and the perils of playing percussion in public. There will no hands-on drumming. Plenty of questions are welcomed, and books will be on hand for signing:

Monday October 17 Columbus Percussion, Columbus OH 8.00 pm

Tuesday October 18 Sweetwater Music, Ft Wayne IN 7.00 pm

Wednesday October 19 Drum Shop, Lexington KY 7.30 pm

Thursday October 20 Explore... More

Next up in the 40th Anniversary series...

Bill Bruford — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:05:00 MST

The next two releases in the King Crimson 40th Anniversary Series are now available as pre-orders. Both Starless & Bible Black and Discipline have been mixed for 5.1 Surround Sound from the original studio masters by Steven Wilson and are fully approved by Robert Fripp. Discipline's title track is in an unusually exotic time-signature, and gave rise to Bruford's much-quoted description of King Crimson as being a band in which he could "play in 17/16 and still stay in decent hotels".

Please cl... More

Bill on British rock drumming

Bill Bruford — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:21:00 MST

Next time you want to make a point in 48 seconds, why not enlist the aid of the BBC's excellent graphics department? Bill did just that in this brief

BBC TV clip which succinctly covers his thoughts on being hit about the head with a phone directory.

Earthworker nominated for Mercury Music Prize!

Bill Bruford — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:40:00 MST

Gwilym Simcock with Earthworks 2005: L-R Tim Garland, Laurie Cottle, Gwilym, Bill.

Ex-Earthworker Gwilym Simcock has been nominated for a prestigious Barclaycard Mercury Prize for his highly-regarded current album 'Good Days at Schloss Elmau'. Forging a career as both leader and soloist on the European concert hall circuit while playing with the creme-de-la-creme back home in the UK, Gwil goes from strength to strength. For those interested in early footage, his work with Earthworks on the tr... More

US fall dates.

Bill Bruford — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:50:00 MST

Bill will be continuing his series of occasional talks in the USA in October. Confirmed are:

Monday October 17th: Columbus,OH

Tuesday October 18th: Ft. Wayne,IN

Saturday October 22nd: Milwaukee WI

Other dates will be posted here as soon as they are confirmed.

Yes in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Bill Bruford — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:49:00 MST

1971 UK concert poster.

Thanks to Phill Marder for sending in his Goldmine article on Yes' continuing absence from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His finding - that of approximately 260 inductees currently listed in the Rock Hall, only three are remotely connected to Progressive rock - is something of an eye-opener. Those three are Pink Floyd, Genesis and Traffic. That’s about one percent. Why no Yes? Ki... More

Foruli announce Limited Edition autobiography for the autumn.

Bill Bruford — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:26:00 MST

Further information on the eagerly awaited Special Edition of Bill's Autobiography is now available over at Foruli.

Bill in upcoming VH1 documentary.

Bill Bruford — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:53:00 MST

Hard at work spilling the beans.

Bill was today interviewed for a 11-part TV series called Metal Evolution, to premiere on VH1 Classics in America this November. The shows explore all the roots of heavy music, from Howlin' Wolf and Chuck Berry to Wagner and Paganini right up to the hip-hop that influenced nu-metal. The episode that includes Bill will trace the roots of progressive rock and metal. As one of the architects of this genre, whose work is referenced by many of the other musicians i... More

Back in the USSA...

Bill Bruford — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:56:00 MST

Bill's talks last time went very well, and he is currently in early negotiation with Tama Drums to arrange more speaking dates in the U.S. mid-west this autumn. Confirmed details will be posted here as soon as they are available.

A couple of reminders.

Bill Bruford — Mon, 02 May 2011 01:37:00 MST

Just a reminder to let you know Bill will be discussing and taking questions on his Autobiography in London at Westminster Reference Library, 35 St. Martin's Street, London WC2H 7HP on Friday June 17th from 6.30-8.00 pm. Autographed copies of the book will be available. If you want to know what these good-humoured sessions are like, have a look at www.facebook.com/billbruford where several clips have been posted from a recent appearance at Borders.

Interest in the book continues unabated. The... More

A few Signed Autobiogs available!

Bill Bruford — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:23:00 MST

There have been several requests for more signed copies of the autobiography to be made available. Once again the ever-helpful Tama Drums has stepped into the breach - Bill has signed and dated a small consignment which has shipped from the UK and is now available direct from the US Tama Store. Hurry on over while stocks last.

If you ever wanted to know anything about Paiste cymbals, let Ed Clift be your guide. ... More

Bill at Westminster Library, London, June 17th

Bill Bruford — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:31:00 MST

This is an early advisory to let you know Bill will be discussing and taking questions on his Autobiography at Westminster Reference Library, 35 St. Martin's Street, London WC2H 7HP on Friday June 17th from 6.30-8.00 pm. Autographed copies of the book will be available. If you want to know what these good-humoured sessions are like, have a look at www.facebook.com/billbruford where several clips have been posted from a recent appearance at Borders.

Podcast for Joe

Bill Bruford — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:27:00 MST

In 2009, Dave Brubeck’s musical masterpiece Time Out turned 50. Bill was asked to contribute his thoughts on the record - and specifically Joe's work on it - for a podcast on behalf of Legacy Recordings, along with additional musicians saxophonist David Sanborn and bassist Mike Richmond. Bill's comments may be of interest in the heightened awareness of Joe's contribution to drumming following his... More

Life goes on after Joe...

Bill Bruford — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:16:00 MST

Joe Morello 1928-2011

We were saddened to hear of the recent death of the drum great Joe Morello. Bill often cites Joe as one of the three titans of drumming that got him interested in the first place - the other two being Max Roach and Art Blakey. If Morello's name is new to you, go and have a listen on Youtube. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family of this great player.

On a happier note, the series of Q & As with Bill continues over on the official More

What's it like working with Jon Anderson and Steve Howe?

Bill Bruford — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:21:00 MST

Every Tuesday the wonderful Tama Drums is posting portions of a Q&A session with Bill over on their Facebook page, filmed on his recent book tour in the US. Things got underway on Tuesday February 22nd with a question about Bill’s creative process, and on March 1st he’s caught talking about what it was like working with Jon Anderson and Steve Howe of Yes. Today March 9th it’s about me... More

Bill inks deal with Foruli Publications.

Bill Bruford — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:26:00 MST

Following the success of the paperback version, Bill has today signed a deal with Foruli Publications for a special Limited Edition of his book Bill Bruford: The Autobiography. Foruli Limited Editions are designed as works of art for the connoisseur and collector. They are typically packaged along with any number of exciting and unusual artefacts and memorabilia from the artist's working life, and Bill's will be accompanied by a Limited Edition vinyl album, among other items. Publication is sche... More

Job done

Bill Bruford — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:21:00 MST

It's been a pleasure, and was a lot of fun for Bill.

The next generation...

Bill Bruford — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:18:00 MST

Book signing at Borders.

A happy customer at Borders Books, King of Prussia, P.A.

Bill Bruford — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:12:00 MST

More pics to follow.

Belew, Levin, Mastelotto Band Camp announced.

Bill Bruford — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:44:00 MST

Anyone interested in getting into the meat and potatoes of how King Crimson's more recent music was constructed need only turn up at the Belew, Levin, and Mastelotto Band Camp in the beautiful Catskill Mountains in upstate New York this summer. Essential summer vacationing for the discerning Proglodyte. Full details of the course are at the website here.

If you're new round here and trying to find out who Bill is and what he's been doi... More

Read all about it!

Bill Bruford — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:04:00 MST

As if there wasn’t enough going on in the US on Bill’s recent trip, he took time out to film a promo video for the book. Sales continue to go from strength to strength, fuelled by strongly favourable word of mouth (see guestbook). The vid is now up at YouTube, and viewable on the homepage of this site.

Bill is much commented on in March’s Modern Drummer magazine, under the banner ‘9 Reasons to Love…’ Don’t ask why March’s issue is available late January – it just is. Writer ... More

Pianocircus in action.

Bill Bruford — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:00:00 MST

With Pianocircus. 'Skin and Wire' composer Riley on left.

Good news for UK fans of the Riley / Bruford /Pianocircus project 'Skin and Wire', released on Summerfold Records in 2009. Pianocircus will play several tracks from the CD - including 'Squiggle Zipper',and 'Ebb Cast' - and the world premiere of 'Double Trio' at London's Kings Place, 7.30pm on Monday 7th February. Each piece will be accompanied by a specially created visual component, the final piece using 6 live camera mixes ... More

While we're talking about books...

Bill Bruford — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:40:00 MST

Just a thought, but while we're talking about books (see reference below to the astonishingly lavish 'Sticks 'n' Skins' coffee-table-photo-monster), you might like to check out a book that's causing something of a buzz in musicians' circles. 'Innerviews: Music Without Borders' from Anil Prasad (Abstract Logix Books) features 'extraordinary conversations with extraordinary musicians', it says here. The author presents some two dozen interviews with great and interesting players, including Bill, a... More

Happy New Year!

Bill Bruford — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:48:00 MST

Best wishes for a Happy and Prosperous 2011 to all our visitors here at billbruford.com! Your support and interest through 2010 has been much appreciated.

Bill in 2011

Bill Bruford — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:22:00 MST

Further to the success of his recent Autobiography, Bill will continue to teach and lecture on some of the issues raised in it - and the musical life in general - through 2011. He will be much in evidence at the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, Surrey, UK in two guises next year 2011. He will be mentoring on the school's brand new M.A.Course, and also leading a shor... More

BB On NPR

Bill Bruford — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:31:00 MST

Recorded during his recent speaking tour of the USA, you can listen to Bill being interviewed on NPR here.

Sound & Vision

Bill Bruford — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 02:54:00 MST

Bill has been meeting folks and talking about his career at a number of events over in the USA this last week. Those unable to get to any of Bill’s talks will be pleased to know he’s talking to Liane Hansen about his autobiography on National Public Radio in the USA, provisionally scheduled for their Weekend Edition which runs between 8.00 and 11.00 Sunday morning December 12th.

Interestingly, Bill made a virtual appea... More

USA tour details

Bill Bruford — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:25:00 MST

Wednesday December 1st: 7.00 pm Guitar Center Manhattan, 25 W. 14th Street, Manhattan, NY 10011. Call 212-463-7500. First come first served.

http://gc.guitarcenter.com/locations/store.cfm?store=810

Thursday December 2nd : 7.00 pm. Drummers Collective, 541 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011. Call (212) 741-0091 X100 to reserve a ticket or show up on the day. info@thecollective.edu

Friday December 3rd: 3.00 pm. Miller Recital Hall,Manhattan School of Music, 601 West 122nd St... More

Change of venue, M.S.M. Friday December 3rd

Bill Bruford — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:30:00 MST

Please note Bill's lecture at 3.00pm on December 3rd at the Manhattan School of Music has moved to a bigger room, the Miller Recital Hall, same address. 601 West 122nd Street, NYC, (at Broadway and 122nd Street - main entrance on 122nd Street). Call 917-493 4428.

The Beat Goes On...

Bill Bruford — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:34:00 MST

Our thanks go to Claude Lamamy from France who sent in a link to this rendition of that well-known King Crimson tune, Waiting Man. Performed by the French ensemble Orkestra Percussion, it’s a great take on this iconic tune from Crimson’s Beat album.

Bruford and BLUE

Bill Bruford — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:51:00 MST

The newly reissued albums by BLUE - that’s Bruford Levin Upper Extremities - BLUE and it’s folllow-up, BLUE Nights, have picked up a rather nice review from The Bolton Times.

“This is the band formed in 1998 by drummer Bill Bruford (Yes, Genesis) and bassist Tony Levin.They had met up whilst in King Crimson and found they had a shared interest in jazz and when their schedules allowed, they came together and recruited guitarist David Torn and trumpeter Chris Botti. The eponymously-named... More

Strings Attached

Bill Bruford — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 02:17:00 MST

Bill has been talking about some of his earliest recordings. Commenting on the second album by Yes, Time And A Word, he says: “I remember discussions about strings being a 'must' because other bands - maybe Deep Purple or perhaps the Nice - had worked with Orchestras. In keeping with the general arms race feeling between the major British groups, we couldn't be seen to be falling behind. I believe the strings were tracked later, but the performances came as something of a disappointment to us... More

New venue added.

Bill Bruford — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:01:00 MST

An evening appearance at the Guitar Center, Manhattan, NY has been added to the public dates on Bill's US trip in December.

December 1st: Guitar Centre, Manhattan, NY

December 2nd: Drummers Collective, NYC, NY

December 3rd: Manhattan School of Music: NYC, NY

December 7th: Drumshop, Memphis, TN

December 8th: Borders, King of Prussia, PA.

Bill will also be at UArts in Philadelphia on December 6th, but that is a private event for students only. Full details here on all of the above as so... More

BLUE reissued

Bill Bruford — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:20:00 MST

Although it was only existence for a very short while, most listeners would agree that BLUE were something special. Bruford Levin Upper Extremities and its live album follow-up, BLUE Nights were first issued in 1998 and 2000 respectively but have been unavailable for some time. Although these reissues don’t contain any new or bonus material from the group it’s good to have music from this fine quartet out there again.

On their initial release, both albums were generally well received for ... More

Bill back in the USA in December.

Bill Bruford — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:17:00 MST

Summerfold Records, in conjunction with Tama Drums and Jawbone Press, is pleased to announce that Bill will be making four public appearances in the US soon:

December 2: Drummers Collective, NYC

December 3: Manhattan School of Music, NYC

December 7: Drumshop, Memphis, TN.

December 8: Borders Bookstore, King of Prussia, PA

These dates are as yet unconfirmed and may be subject to change. All detail and confirmations will be posted here as soon as we have them, so please stay tuned.

Bil... More

Bill get's his prog on!

Bill Bruford — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:12:00 MST

Bill has penned the introduction to a new book which takes a look at the progressive music scene: Mountains Come Out Of The Sky by Will Romano. Sporting a cover picture of Bill’s old bandmate, Rick Wakeman, the weighty tome is described as an illustrated guide to prog rock.

You can get an idea of just how illustrated it is by downloading a sample chapter about Genesis which includes some... More

Howdy, Partner!

Bill Bruford — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:54:00 MST

All About Jazz informs us that trumpeter Alex Sipiagin has a new solo album out Alex, if you didn’t know, was part of the incendiary brass section that produced so many thrills and spills during the Earthworks Underground Orchestra dates at New York’s Iridium Jazz Club back in December 2004. Here’s what John Kelman had to say about the album: “Bruford continues to reinforce a clear line from art rocker to authentic jazze... More

It’s not what you’ve got, but how you use it

Bill Bruford — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:13:00 MST

Back in 1993 Bill gave a talk to the Percussive Arts Society where he talked about his career and offered a few tips on his approach to the good folks gathered in Columbus, Ohio. “In drumming we don’t really have a rhythm until you have an accent. Really, it’s the way you break up time that becomes the melody and the rhythm of the thing. So unaccented drumming is just a series of notes going past in a kind of meaningless and purposeless space.”

You can read the whole thing More

Earthworks Competition Winner Announced

Bill Bruford — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:52:00 MST

Congratulations go to David Patterson of Stamford, Connecticut. He was able to tell us that the momentous conflict which coincided with the start and finish of the recording of Earthworks’ third album, All Heaven Broke Loose, was the first Gulf War. Being a lucky winner David gets to pick a BB album of his choice and he shows he’s a man a some taste plumping as he does for the excellent Earthworks Underground Orchestra. This cracking toe-tapper on Summerfold was originally released in 2006 a... More

Earthworks Competition

Bill Bruford — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:41:00 MST

If you'd like to win an Earthworks album of your choice then all you need to do is to answer this question:

Which momentous conflict coincided with the start and finish of the recording of Earthworks’ third album, All Heaven Broke Loose?

If you’re not sure what that might be, then simply take a look at Bill’s timeline or the audio samples on the website for a clue (well, the answer actually).

Once you’ve done that simply pop the answer and the Earthworks album you’d like to... More

Music While You Read

Bill Bruford — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:47:00 MST

When reading through Bill Bruford’s autobiography it’s entirely natural to reach across to your album collection and slip on the platter under discussion in any given chapter.

One blogger who was prompted to do this was Sal Nunziato . Although he was prompted to listen to lots of Bill-related albums, his blog entry focussed on the very first Yes album where Bill is credited with drums and vibes.

Here’s w... More

eBook Bill

Bill Bruford — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:32:00 MST

Bill’s autobiography is available now as an eBook. You can download the book onto your kindle or other eBook reader of your choice, or indeed your PC by visiting his eBook page at Waterstones.

Meanwhile you old fuddy-duddys who like the feel of a book between your fingertips can grab an old-school copy via the link on the site index pa... More

Bruford Competition

Bill Bruford — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:35:00 MST

There’s an opportunity to win yourself a copy of any one of the three studio Bruford albums. All you have to do is answer a simple question, wait for a few days, and before you can say Robert is your father’s brother the album of your choice could be yours!

How many public performances did Bill play between December 1976 and April 1978? Now if that number isn’t ingrained in your jazz-rock filled head then by way of a teeny clue, you could dig around Bill’s brand new website for the a... More

Chris Dagley dies in motorcycle accident.

Bill Bruford — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:46:00 MST

Chris was a great player that I saw regularly at Ronnie's in London. Constantly working because he provided just what the doctor ordered for the many people he played with at the club, he was a serious talent. I'm so shocked to hear this sad news, and my condolences to his wife and family will join those of many others to whom he gave great pleasure in his short life. With great sadness. Bill Bruford

Bruford and the Beat DVD

Bill Bruford — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:35:00 MST

This is just to let you know that the re-issue of the Bruford and the Beat DVD is now available at our online store.

The material was filmed in New York City and New Haven, Connecticut, USA in February and March 1982. As with so many things to do with Bruford, he was amongst the first to offer material to the then fledgling genre of drum instructional videos. 'Bruford and the Beat' features... More

Earls Court Lit. Fest. success at the 606 Jazz Club, Chelsea

Bill Bruford — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:48:00 MST

Thanks to all and sundry, especially the Festival Organisers, club owner Steve Rubie, and saxophonista and interviewer Tim Garland, for a great evening last night. An on-stage discussion of issues raised in Bill's recent book was followed by a boiling set from Tim's Lighthouse group, featuring Asaf Sirkis (drums), Pat Bettison (bass) and the hottest guitarist in town, Mike Outram. Catch any of these people, in any combination, anywhere.

Welcome to the new site! by Admin

Bill Bruford — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 MST

Many thanks to the folks at Kitcatt Nohr Alexander Shaw, one of London's leading Advertising Agencies, for their time and generosity in helping us in the refurbishment of this site. Bill was invited to the Agency to speak to staffers and interested by-standers on musicians' survival techniques, and how to duck, weave, and bluff your way through a lengthy career, and the 'quid pro quo' was this, the coolest of cool new sites. We couldn't be more grateful. Thanks, Lazar!