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12.10.15

We are very pleased to announce that a wonderful new anthology of Jack’s finest work will be released on 16th October.   Sunshine Of Your Love: A Life In Music features 35 tracks across 2CDs which celebrate the career of a true musical legend!  Preorder your copy now.
10.07.15

Check out the recently-published Lost Jack Bruce Tapes: Jack's 1997 interview with Jim Clash / Forbes Magazine, in multiple parts: [Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] [Part 6] [Part 7] [Part 8] [Part 9] [Part 10].
22.04.15

Jack's last ever musical recording will feature as part of a forthcoming Beatles tribute album.  The record will include 16 acoustic versions of tracks originally recorded by The Beatles, with two bonus tracks included on the digital version. Jack recorded his cover of Eleanor Rigby just prior to his passing at his home studio in Suffolk and the recording is said to be a "devastating interpretation of the mournful ballad." Keep Calm And Salute The Beatles is due for release on Tuesday 28th April via Cleopatra Records.
11.02.15

This year's GRAMMYs featured an In Memoriam segment highlighting the contributions of musicians and artists lost in 2014. Jack was honoured via a special video tribute on the night. You are welcome to visit the comments section on The Grammys site to leave your thoughts and memories: http://tinyurl.com/mu7s99d
02.11.14

Jack Bruce's family would like to thank everyone for the kind words and messages from around the world with friends and fans sharing in their grief. Jack's private funeral will be held on Wednesday 5th November at 10am, Golders Green Crematorium, London. Jack always loved a good audience, so fans are welcome to cheer his arrival at the final 'gig'.
 
If people wish to send flowers, the family request fair trade or British flowers or a donation in Jack's memory to his chosen charity East Anglian Children's Hospice (EACH: www.each.org.uk/how-to-help/donate_in_memory  reference: Jack Bruce).
 
"Now I’m back home for a while with a smile
And my garden’s full of summer weather
Gonna keep on with the work tho it sometimes hurts
When you’re looking at the fields of forever
Looking at the fields of forever"

- Jack Bruce, Field of Forever - Silver Rails (Bruce/Brown)
25.10.14

It is with great sadness that we, Jack's family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, granddad, and all round legend.  The world of music will be a poorer place without him, but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts.

Fans are invited to contribute to their thoughts, condolences and reminiscences to the Jack Bruce Memorial Guestbook.  Contributions from professional musicians whose lives Jack touched can be found on the Jack Bruce Legacy page.
09.08.14

See the Ask Jack Bruce fan-led interview on the Jack Bruce YouTube channel.
 
09.08.14

Check out the 200th edition of Classic Rock Magazine, featuring Jack Bruce: Cream of the Crop, and Jack's interview in the July/August issue of Classic Rock Society Magazine.
14.05.14

Happy 71st Birthday, Jack!
24.03.14

Jack's new album Silver Rails is now available in the UK for digital download on iTunes and for purchase on CD and vinyl through Cherry Red Records.  The full US release will follow on April 15.  To celebrate the release of Silver Rails we have launched a Jack Bruce photo competition, we are asking you to share your photos online using the hashtag #SilverRails. To find out how you can win some very rare and exclusive prizes including a signed Warwick Mini Bass and signed Silver Rails Vinyl, visit the competition page.    We have also launched the new official Jack Bruce Merchandise store, we will be regularly adding exclusive and signed goodies and there are brand new Silver Rails merchandise items available now: http://www.jackbruce.tshirtmachine.com.    
29.05.13

Esoteric Antenna, a label of the Cherry Red Records Group, are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Bruce to the label for his first studio album in nine years. Currently at the writing and recording stage, Jack’s new album is due to be released in March 2014 and will be followed by a period of touring.  Read the full press release here.
16.05.13

Read TIME Magazine's Jack Bruce: The Man Who Turned on the "Sunshine" Turns 70, featuring renditions of one of Jack's most famous songs by, among others, Ella Fitzgerald.  Click here for an interview with Jack on East Village Radio's Beyond Beyond is Beyond regarding his work with Spectrum Road.
14.05.13


      Happy 70th Birthday, Jack
Please join us in wishing Jack a Happy 70th Birthday on Tuesday 14 May.
09.05.13

Read a review of Jack's 5 April performance at the Corn Exchange, Ipswich here and an interview with Jack in the St Albans Review here.
05.11.12

Jack will perform with Spike's All Star Band at the SAS Band Xmas Bash on 1 December.  For tickets contact the SAS Band office on + 44 (0)129 378 3399 or go to www.glive.co.uk.
17.09.12

Jack will be among the professional instructors at this year's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, to take place Nov. 7-11 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.  See the Fantasy Camp's website for more information.
27.08.12

New Tour Date announcement: Jack Bruce to perform with Eberhard Schoener on 1 September at the Tegernseer-Sommerfestspiele near Munich, Germany.  See www.tegernseer-sommerfestival.de for more information.
23.05.12

Please note that two upcoming performances have been cancelled: Jack Bruce & his Big Blues Band/25 May Blues on the Bay Festival, and Spectrum Road/21 July Molde Jazz Festival.
14.05.12

Happy 69th Birthday, Jack Bruce!
23.02.12

Tune into BBC 4 at 22:00 on 24 February for 90 minutes of highlights from the 'Gerry Rafferty Remembered Tribute Concert' featuring Jack Bruce.
18.02.12

Jack has a new interview in the Express & Star, available online HERE. A January 28 interview with the Daily Record is also available HERE.  Jack also appeared with Scottish folk trio Lau on The Guardian's Music Weekly podcast to discuss their performance at the Celtic Connections Festival, available HERE.
06.02.12

Visit BBC 2 Scotland's website for sneak previews of the upcoming hour-long documentary Jack Bruce: The Man Behind the Bass, including a performance by Jack, with string quartet, of Theme for an Imaginary Western and a performance of Sunshine of Your Love with the virtuoso Scottish folk band Lau.   Tune in at 21:00 on 13 February for the broadcast.  The documentary will also be viewable on Sky 990 and 970 on Freesat, and will be available post-broadcast on BBC iPlayer throughout the UK.
06.02.12

Warwick, the makers of Jack's signature fretless Thumb Bass, have issued a new model Jack Bruce JB3 Signature Survivor Bass.  Jack comments that "For many years after I found the fabulous Warwick Thumb Bass we struggled to come up with my idea of the perfect players' instrument. At long last here it is. The Jack Bruce JB3 Survivor Bass. The best there is."  Visit Warwick's website for further information.


28.01.12

The Winter 2012 edition of The Private Journey magazine contains a feature about Jack in the 'Lyrics' compartment.  The story will be accessible through JackBruce.com through 31 March.  You may view the story in PDF format by clicking here.

26.12.11

Feb. 27, 2012 will see Jack Bruce and Phil Manzanera play together in Havana, Cuba at the Karl Marx Theatre, as guests of Cuban singer Augusto Enriquez and his band of Cuban musicians. The last time Phil and Jack played together was at the Guitar Legends festival in Seville in 1991.
05.12.11

Jack is featured in a "Fame and Fortune" interview on The Telegraph's finance page.  Read the interview here.
26.11.11

Jack will take part in three performances at Glasgow's "Celtic Connections 2012" festival in January.  Click here for tickets and further information.
25.09.11

Cream's Royal Albert Hall 2005 concert will be released on Blu-Ray on October 1.  Recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1/DTS-HD Master Audio, the set comes complete with an additional three bonus tracks:  alternate versions of “Sleepy Time Time,” “We’re Going Wrong” and “Sunshine Of Your Love.”  Interviews with Jack, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton make up the remainder of this historic two-hour and 47-minute classic.
03.09.11

See Jack's Facebook page for more information and updates on all things Bruce.    Says Jack: "Today I recorded a couple of live tracks on piano for The Old Grey Whistle Test 40th Anniversary at the Maida Vale Studios & did an interview with Bob Harris. We'll let you know when it's due to go out on BBC Radio... "

Photo Credit: Michael Antoniou, July 2011
http://michaelantoniou.co.uk/
 
09.06.11

Tour dates have been announced for Jack's March 2012 tour: Jack Bruce & His Big Blues Band, plus JJ Grey & Mofro.  Tickets on sale (www.seetickets.com) starting 6th June.  See above and on our Tour Schedule for dates.
07.06.11

Click here for a video of Jack performing White Room with guitar legend Joe Bonamassa at last Saturday's concert at the Royal Festival Hall.
18.05.11

Check out the new JamBase article on Jack Bruce, "The Bass World's Cream de la Cream."  The article features many video selections from Jacl's career, including this video of the Graham Bond Organisation performing Hoochie Coochie Man.
 
14.05.11

14 May 2011: Happy 68th Birthday, Jack Bruce! 
28.04.11

Announcing a Jack Bruce radio appearance:

   Jack Bruce on Jools Holland Radio Show
   BBC Radio 2 on Monday May 2nd at 23:00.

Jack chats with Jools and his band, chooses
6 of his favourite records and plays a live version
of Windowless Rooms with Jools and his band. 
23.03.11

BBC Radio 2 recently broadcast an in-depth interview with Jack by Paul Jones.  The broadcast may be heard in its entirety here for the next week. 
08.02.11

Visit the Recent Tours Gallery for photos of Spectrum Road, the Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute Band, with Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman-Santana.  Photos from the Blue Note NYC courtesy of Arnie Goodman/Blue Storm Music.  Photos of the band and special gust Carlos Santana courtesy of Jerome Brunet Photography.
 

Blue Note       Santana

07.02.11

A New Live Album, "Jack Bruce and the Cuicoland Express: Live at the Milky Way," has been released.  Now available on Amazon.co.uk on CD and by digital download.  Coming to Amazon.com on Feb. 15.  Also available on iTunes (in the UK now, and in the US starting Feb. 15) and at All Good Record Stores.
 

Milky Way

07.02.11

Last month Jack became only the third recipient of the International Bassist Award, a lifetime achievement award for bassists.  He was presented with the award at January's NAMM show.  Read more here.  
07.02.11

Click here to view a video of Jack receiving his honorary Doctorate of Letters from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2009.   
30.01.11

Rave reviews have started pouring in for Spectrum Road, the Tony Williams Lifetime tribute band featuring Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman-Santana.  Arts Journal had this to say about the band's opening shows at the Blue Note in New York City: "What if there's more to jazz than you suppose? What if jazz demolishes suppositions and breaks all bounds? What if jazz - and the jazz beyond, behind, under and around jazz - could enrich your life? . . .
07.01.11

The video below features the young Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker performing on the French programme Vient De Paraitre.  Jack and the band lip sync to Wrapping Paper and Sweet Wine, from Cream's first singles releases.  Jack can be seen playing his Fender Bass VI.


07.01.11

Below is a video of Buddy Guy playing "Stormy Monday" at a UK "Supershow" in 1969, featuring Jack on bass and special guest Rahsaan Roland Kirk.  

09.11.10

Jack is set to perform multiple concerts with the Tony Williams Lifetime Tribute Band, also featuring Vernon Reid, John Medeski and Cindy Blackman.  Below is a video of Jack performing "One Word", which he first performed on the Lifetime album Turn It Over.  See the Tour Schedule page for more information.


 
11.09.10



Jack recently visited the New York City showroom of Warwick, the German manufacturer of high-quality electric basses, where he acquired a fretless Star Bass II made of lightweight maple wood.  Read all about Jack's visit to Warwick's New York shop here.  Visit the shop at 76-80 E. 7th Street, New York City.
04.09.10

Several interviews with Jack and reviews of recent shows are available online, including an interview with the Palm Beach Post, a review of the HippieFest tour's Backyard show in Austin, Texas, and a review of Jack's show at B.B. King's in New York City.
04.09.10

A brand new online store will open soon on JackBruce.com.  Exclusive merchandise will be available, signed copies of 'Jack Bruce Composing Himself', exclusive T-shirts, limited edition posters and much more.
08.08.10

Two new interviews with Jack are now available online.  Visit the Atlantic City Weekly and the Dayton Daily News for Jack's take on his most recent tour, the upcoming release of his live recording of Jack Bruce and the Cuicoland Express Live at the Milky Way, and plans for a new studio album.
22.04.10

A comprehensive discography of Jack's music career dating back to 1963 is now available on JackBruce.com.  The discography was researched and compiled by Bob Elliott of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is also featured in Jack's new biography, Composing Himself.  Thanks to Bob for agreeing to post the discography online.
22.04.10

Please visit our newly revised and updated comprehensive list of Jack's performances dating back to 1965.  The list was researched and compiled by Bob Elliott of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and is also featured in Jack's new biography, Composing Himself.  Thanks to Bob for agreeing to post the list on JackBruce.com.  A revised and comprehensive discography, also compiled by Bob, will be featured soon.
14.04.10

 
In Conversation
Announcing "Jack Bruce in Conversation with Neil McCormick", featuring a live acoustic performance and audience Q&A.  Wednesday, 28 April, 7:30 p.m. at Sound Advice / Connected Artists Building, The Gallery, 1 – 5 Exchange Court, London. 

This is a very rare opportunity to hear the legendary Jack Bruce being interviewed about his life’s work and his new official biography, as well as being able to see him perform an acoustic piece, up close and personal. This is a very intimate event so if you would like to attend, please act quickly!

Your ticket will include access to the event, complimentary drinks, as well as a signed copy of ‘Jack Bruce Composing Himself’ by Harry Shapiro and an exclusive Pledgers Only T-Shirt.

We are very excited about this opportunity to raise further funds for Jack’s chosen charity ‘East Anglian Children’s Hospices’ as well as giving the lover’s of Jack’s music a truly special evening
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For tickets or more information, visit Pledge Music.
12.04.10

Jack ruled out another Cream reunion in a recent interview with BBC 6Music.  "There's a new story now – Cream is over."  Jack added, however, that he is working on an important, secret new project.  "I’m doing something very exciting – so much so I can’t even talk about it. It’s the most exciting project I’ve ever been involved in."  Stay tuned to JB.com for more.
12.04.10

Limited tickets are available for "Jack Bruce in Conversation with Neil McCormick", featuring a live acoustic performance and audience Q&A.  Jack will be interviewed about his life's work and his new biography, Composing Himself.  Tickets include complimentary drinks, a copy of the book, and a Jack Bruce t-shirt.  Wednesday, 28 April, 7:30 p.m. at Sound Advice / Connected Artists Building, The Gallery, 1 – 5 Exchange Court, London.  Tickets are available exclusively through Pledge Music.  The event will also raise money for Jack's chosen charity, East Anglian Children's Hospices.
17.03.10

Read the latest reviews of Jack's biography in t5m, Library Journal, and Houston Press.  A great interview with Jack on Robert Elms’ BBC London show fwill be available for a short time. Forward to 2 hours 30 minutes in at this link.
20.01.10


Composing Himself
Jack's new authorised biography, Composing Himself (by Harry Shapiro, foreword by Eric Clapton), is now in stores.  Copies signed by Jack are available exclusively through Pledge.com. Read the latest reviews in All About Jazz, t5m, The Word and the East Anglia Daily Times.
20.01.10

Jack will perform for three nights with the Ronnie Scott's Blues Experience on 28 February, 1 March and 2 March at Ronnie Scott's, London.  Click here for more information.
10.01.10

Read Gibson.com's review of Jack Bruce, Robin Trower and Gary Husband's Seven Moons Live here.   "If the notion of hearing Jack Bruce — who became the king of the EB-3 bass during his tenure in the definitive blues-rock power trio Cream — return to a trio format with a brilliant guitarist sounds thrilling, check out Seven Moons Live, his new album with six-string legend Robin Trower."
17.12.09

Jack's daughter, the artist Aruba Red (Natascha Eleonoré), has released a new music video for her  forthcoming debut single release 'Light Up Light Up', featuring Jah Cure.  The video was directed by her sister, Kyla Simone Bruce.



Song produced by Craigie Dodds / Reality Shock
Directed by Kyla Simone Bruce
Produced by Darius Malik
DOP: Asha McHale
Assistant Director: Brittany Jade McCombs
Colour Grade: Azimuth
29.11.09

The Wall Street Journal Online features an interview with Jack about his recent tour with Robin Trower, Jack's love of live performance, and more.
29.11.09

Read the London Evening Standard's rave review of Jack's performance last month at Ronnie Scott's. "Taking the stand after a storming opening set . . . Bruce uncorked a stream of passionate vocals that kept the band at full stretch."
22.10.09

Ruf Records have released CD and DVD recordings of Seven Moons Live, featuring the February 28, 2009 performance by Jack Bruce, Robin Trower and Gary Husband at the Concertgebouw De Vereeniging, Nijmegen, Netherlands.  The concert that received high praise from critics.
22.10.09

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp announced its 2010 "Master Campers Program."  The camps gives participants the opportunity to play, record and jam with rock masters.  Jack will participate in sessions at Abbey Road Studios, London in May 2010 with Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) and others.  For more information visit www.rockcamp.com or call 1-888-762-BAND.
04.10.09

Jack will perform at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club as a special guest with Ronnie Scott's Blues Experience on Sunday, 25 October.  For booking and other information, visit http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/.
31.08.09


Esoteric Records have issued Jack's 1980 album, I've Always Wanted to Do This, , for the first time on CD in the UK.  The album saw a unique collaboration between Jack and musicians Billy Cobham, Clem Clempson and David Sancious.
31.08.09


A digitally-remastered edition of Jack's 1983 album Automatic is available on CD for the first time.  Never released outside of Europe, the album saw Jack explore the world of Electronic keyboards alongside his more traditional approach to music making. A solo album in the true sense of the word, Automatic was recorded at Pink Floyd's Britannia Row studios with Jack overdubbing most of the instrumentation himself.
13.08.09

The Scottish journal The Herald have given a glowing five-star review to Jack Bruce, Robin Trower and Gary Husband's recent performance at Queen's Hall in Edinburgh: "To describe the Jack Bruce of Cream as a great singer now seems like a glib understatement. This is a man who has sung the words of Samuel Beckett, as well as buckets of blues and the resulting depth of character and sheer tonal range, already huge, appear still to be growing."  Read the full review here.
02.08.09

Jack's tour with Robin Trower and Gary Husband continues to go well.  Please note that the performances on 26 July (Padova) and 8 August (Shrewsbury, UK) have been cancelled.  Keep an eye on our website for further announcements about the tour.

09.07.09

Jack will receive an honorary doctorate from Glasgow Caledonian University.  University principal and vice- chancellor professor Pamela Gillies cited "a remarkable record of achievement" that "embodies the qualities that every Glasgow Caledonian University student and graduate should aspire to."  Congratulations, Jack!

18.06.09

See below for a video recording of Jack Bruce, Robin Trower and Gary Husband performing The Last Door live in Nijmegen, Netherlands. 

 

05.06.09

Jack is back!  See our TOUR SCHEDULE for upcoming concerts in July and August with Robin Trower and Gary Husband in Italy, Norway and the UK.

14.05.09

14 May 2009: Happy 66th Birthday, Jack!

31.03.09

Unfortunately Jack has had to cancel his US trip, as he has fallen sick.  Happily, after resting at home he is now on his way to a recovery.

15.03.09

Jack's Christmas Day interview on BBC Scotland's Stark Talk with Edie Stark is scheduled to rebroadcast on 13 April 2009 at 16:15.  Tune in to Radio Scotland, or listen to the live web broadcast here.

07.03.09

See our Galleries for photos of Jack, Robin Trower and Gary Husband at their recent concert in Nijmegen, Netherlands (courtesy of Marco Van Rooijen and Bluesmagazine.nl).

Bruce-Trower-Husband

20.01.09

Jack, Robin Trower and Gary Husband have added an additional concert to their European tour.  On 1 March they will perform at the Music Hall Worpswede in Worpswede, Germany, near Bremen.  See our Tour Schedule for further information.

09.01.09

Tune into BBC Radio 2 at 10:00 p.m. (GMT) on Monday, 26 January for a broadcast of Jack's recent performance with the BBC Big Band.

23.12.08

Tune into BBC Radio Scotland this Christmas Day, 25 December at 12.05 p.m. (GMT) for a one-hour interview with Jack Bruce on a Special Edition of Stark Talk with radio journalist Edie Stark.

22.12.08

See the Sunday Times for a fascinating interview with Jack about his upcoming tour plans and the process of his recovery from a post-surgical coma in 2003.  Says Jack: "I was in a coma for quite a long time, experiencing this other world that was very creative and I wrote music for it. Typical bloody musician — writing the music and words for these songs and doing arrangements in my head."

27.11.08

Correction: Part 1 of the BBC 2 broadcast of Jack's performance with the BBC Big Band aired on 24 November. Part 2 airs on 1 December at 10:00 p.m. UK time. Listen to Part 1 again over the next several days by clicking here.

19.11.08

Tune into BBC 2 on 1 December at 10:00 p.m. UK time to hear Jack's recent performance with the BBC Big Band at Birmingham Town Hall.  Featuring big band arrangements of classics such as Smiles & Grins, The Consul at Sunset, Spoonful, Deserted Cities of the Heart, Sunshine of Your Love, and more . . . including a bass/euphonium duet! 

03.11.08

A recent interview with Jack Bruce and Robin Trower about their new album, Seven Moons, has been published on Music Web Express 3000

30.10.08

See below for another gem from YouTube: a rare audio recording of Jack with the Tony Williams Lifetime playing an amalgam of the Mahavishnu Orchestra's Dance of Maya and a proto-version of Jack's Smiles & Grins

 

24.10.08

Jack will be honored with the Premio Ciampi Award in Livorno, Italy on 29 November.  The Ciampi Award is among the most prestigious musical awards in Italy, dedicated to the memory of Italian singer-songwriter Piero Ciampi.  Visit Premio Ciampi online at http://www.premiociampi.it/cms/  

24.10.08

Jack will make several performances at the Blue Note-Tokyo and Yokohama on 14-19 December with "A Tribute to Tony Williams" - featuring Jack Bruce, Vernon Reid, John
Medeski and Cindy Blackman. 
Visit our Tour Schedule for more information. 

24.10.08

Jack will perform with guitar god Robin Trower and drumming legend Gary Husband at the Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen, Netherlands on 28 February.  For tickets and information visit ticketmaster.nl.

20.10.08

Hippiefest Jack recently completed his tour with Hippiefest, also featuring Eric Burdon & The Animals, The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Melanie, Badfinger featuring Joey Molland, and Jonathan Edwards.  Check out the online footage of Jack performing As You Said and White Room (with Godfrey Townsend).
 
20.10.08

Be sure to check out the story in the Life and Style section of today's Times on "Relative Values: Jack Bruce and his daughter Natascha."  The article features extensive interviews with both Jack and Natascha on family, music, and growing up Bruce.

Jack & Natascha Bruce

15.10.08

Jack is scheduled to perform with drumming legend and Cream sidekick Ginger Baker at Zildjian's Drummers Achievements Awards at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London on 7 December 2008.  Joining them onstage will be African drumming legend Tony Allen. Cymbal manufacturer Zildjian will mark its 385th anniversary at the event, which will include an honour to Baker and performances by some of the world's greatest drummers, including Simon Phillips, Steve White and Keith Carlock.  For ticket information visit www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk or to book tickets online visit www.ticketweb.co.uk. The box office can be contacted on 0844 477 2000.

18.09.08

Natascha Eleonoré, aka Aruba Red, held a launch party at London's Royal Festival Hall for her new album, Aruba Red.  The album is now available for purchase through iTunes (under "Aruba Red") and through Aruba Red's website.

Aruba Red album release

18.09.08

Rolling Stone magazine have published a review of the box set, Can You Follow.  Says David Fricke: "Can You Follow? is the best kind of rock memoir, a rich account in sound of Bruce’s pursuit of the bold and new — often, after Cream, at the expense of success. 'I never wanted to be a star,' he claims in the liner notes. 'I just wanted to make good music.' In that sense, everything here is cream."

09.09.08

The East Anglian Daily Times has run a story about Natascha Eleonoré, the bright and promising singer, performer, and daughter of Jack Bruce.

05.09.08

The recently-discovered YouTube clip below features a 1983 jam session with Jack (on keyboards), Fela Kuti and Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson.  (Kuti, an Afrobeat pioneer who helped revolutionise world music, is the subject of a new off-Broadway show in Manhattan.)  Visit YouTube for additional footage of Jack, including a rare Israeli television broadcast of Smiles & Grins.

03.08.08

Jack will perform with the BBC Big Band at Birmingham Town Hall on 14 November.  The concert will feature music from Jack's solo career, along with Cream classics including Smiles & Grins, The Consul at Sunset, Spoonful, Deserted Cities of the Heart, and Sunshine of Your Love.  The date is sure to be special for Jack, revisiting the Town Hall where he gave one of his first post-Cream concerts in November 1970.  Tickets are available through the box office on 0121 780 3333 or via www.thsh.co.uk.

25.07.08

Jack has agreed to perform the final set of the two-day Benefit for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina on 19-20 September. Jack will perform with members of the former John Entwistle Band in tribute to his friend and fellow bass guitar legend, the late John Entwistle.  Visit rockhallbenefit.com or see Rock Hall's press release for more information.

11.07.08

A new interview and profile of Jack is now available on azcentral.com.

03.07.08

Jack appears on the cover story of the June 2008 edition of 20th Century Guitar magazine.  Watch our newsfeed for future posting of the article on the magazine's website.

29.06.08

The East Anglian Daily Times has run a feature story on Jack.  The interview includes mention of several of Jack's upcoming projects.

03.06.08


A new six-CD retrospective of Jack's diverse career, spanning 1962 - 2003, will be available on 23 June (import only in the US).  The set includes a 68-page book with Jack's recollections and many photos.  Click here for more information.  You may now pre-order online for delivery after 23 June.

03.06.08


This past weekend's Sunday Times featured an excellent interview with Jack about the influence of his bass playing and his musical legacy.

03.06.08


An interview with Jack at the 2007 Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas is now available as a podcast.  Click here to download.

07.05.08


14 May 2008: Happy 65th Birthday, Jack!

26.04.08


Jack will appear in an all-star tribute to Jeff Healey.  Jeff Healey: A Celebration will take place on Saturday, 3 May at the Sound Academy in Toronto.  Funds raised will be donated to the Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund and to the Healey Family Trust.  Click here to purchase tickets.

23.04.08


Jack will tour this summer with Hippiefest - A Concert for Peace & Love, also featuring Eric Burdon and the Animals, the Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Badfinger, and Jonathan Edwards.  See our Tour Schedule and the show's official web site for details.

08.04.08


Germany's MPS label plan to reissue Charles Mariano's jazz classic, Helen 12 Trees, featuring Jack on bass,  drummer John Marshall, Polish violinist Zbigniew Seifert and ex-Mahavishnu Orchestra keyboardist Jan Hammer. 

05.04.08

Visit our recently-updated Kane & Girard Galleries.

03.08.08

Jack will perform with the BBC Big Band at Birmingham Town Hall on 14 November.  The concert will feature music from Jack's solo career, along with Cream classics including Smiles & Grins, The Consul at Sunset, Spoonful, Deserted Cities of the Heart, and Sunshine of Your Love.  The date is sure to be special for Jack, revisiting the Town Hall where he gave one of his first post-Cream concerts in November 1970.  Tickets are available through the box office on 0121 780 3333 or via www.thsh.co.uk.

25.07.08

Jack has agreed to perform the final set of the two-day Benefit for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina on 19-20 September. Jack will perform with members of the former John Entwistle Band in tribute to his friend and fellow bass guitar legend, the late John Entwistle.  Visit rockhallbenefit.com or see Rock Hall's press release for more information.

16.07.08

Automobile enthusiasts look out: Jack Bruce's Bristol 412 S2 is for sale, and comes with a set of autographed CDs.  Click here for sales information.  Also read Andrew Blow's news feature on the car. [UPDATE: Jack's car has been sold.  Please do not contact the sales representative.]


Jack's Ride Jack & Bristol

11.07.08

A new interview and profile of Jack is now available on azcentral.com.

03.07.08

Jack appears on the cover story of the June 2008 edition of 20th Century Guitar magazine.  Watch our newsfeed for future posting of the article on the magazine's website.

29.06.08

The East Anglian Daily Times has run a feature story on Jack.  The interview includes mention of several of Jack's upcoming projects.

03.06.08


A new six-CD retrospective of Jack's diverse career, spanning 1962 - 2003, will be available on 23 June (import only in the US).  The set includes a 68-page book with Jack's recollections and many photos.  Click here for more information.  You may now pre-order online for delivery after 23 June.

03.06.08


This past weekend's Sunday Times featured an excellent interview with Jack about the influence of his bass playing and his musical legacy.

03.06.08


An interview with Jack at the 2007 Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas is now available as a podcast.  Click here to download.

07.05.08


14 May 2008: Happy 65th Birthday, Jack!

26.04.08


Jack will appear in an all-star tribute to Jeff Healey.  Jeff Healey: A Celebration will take place on Saturday, 3 May at the Sound Academy in Toronto.  Funds raised will be donated to the Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund and to the Healey Family Trust.  Click here to purchase tickets.

23.04.08


Jack will tour this summer with Hippiefest - A Concert for Peace & Love, also featuring Eric Burdon and the Animals, the Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Badfinger, and Jonathan Edwards.  See our Tour Schedule and the show's official web site for details.

08.04.08


Germany's MPS label plan to reissue Charles Mariano's jazz classic, Helen 12 Trees, featuring Jack on bass,  drummer John Marshall, Polish violinist Zbigniew Seifert and ex-Mahavishnu Orchestra keyboardist Jan Hammer. 

05.04.08


Visit our recently-updated Kane & Girard Galleries.

14.03.08


Jack and Robin Trower's new release Seven Moons can now be purchased in shops in the UK and Europe under the Evangeline Records label.

11.02.08


A new triple-CD set, Spirit, will be available in stores on 31 March.  Featuring recordings of live performances on BBC radio and television from 1971-1978.

Spirit
 

Disraeli Gears on DVD!

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Jack on the Cover of Bass Player

Jack Bruce at Rockpalast

Jack and Margrit at NYC's Roseland Ballroom

Jack receives 2005 Bass Player
Lifetime Achievement Award

Tickets go on sale Monday 31 January at 9AM London time and are priced at £50, £75, and £125. Book tickets by phone 24 hours at 0870 143 2208 (hospitality packages at 020 8682 1616), or online at www.bookingsdirect.com.  No personal callers - telephone and internet booking only.   Traintime's Almost Here. [Tickets are now SOLD OUT.  See management notice regarding improper ticket sales.]

See the TOURS page for the Official Press Release.

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"More Jack Than God" is a thought provoking title is it not? Jack Bruce is back with another studio effort and it is his finest work in a very long time. Actually, I think the title is easy enough to understand, he is saying that this album is all Jack and he is doing an ego check, he is not a God. The fact that he has Vernon Reid (Living Colour) playing lead guitar and Bernie Worrell on the Hammond is definite plus for Bruce. The man always surrounds himself with the very best. When one of your first gigs was playing with Eric Clapton, where do you go from there? I think he has chosen his band mates very well over the years. This album is an utter work of genius combining rock, blues, jazz and world influences for a tastefully well-done smorgasbord of music. Even the rehashed "I Feel Free" and "Politician" sound sparkly new and refreshing. The best track is the curtain closer "Lost in the City (Jam Mix)," it is a flat out rockin' progressive-blues-rock workout. Surely, its one of the best tracks I have ever heard from Bruce. His voice sounds great, and although it has mellowed with age, he is a master at enunciating and putting proper emphasis on key words in a song. Jack Bruce has proven once again (as if he had to) that he is unequivocally one of the best bass players on earth, easily in the top five of active recording artists in the world today...

© Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck

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Photos courtesy of John McConnell

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Jack On Front

Jack on John Cage

7 April 2003:
        1. Songs for a Tailor
        2. Things We Like
        3. Harmony Row
        4. Out of the Storm

May 2003:
        5. How's Tricks?
        6. Jet Set Jewel
        7. Jack Bruce and Friends Live at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester
       
    (with Mick Taylor, Carla Bley, Ronnie Leahy and Bruce Gary.)
        8. Compilation Album

Each of the CDs, with the exception of the Free Trade Hall concert and the compilation, will contain unreleased tracks or alternate takes as bonus material.  

No re-releases have been planned for the U.S.  Should any U.S. fans wish to see these CDs sold in the record stores, please contact Bill Levenson at Universal Records, Inc. and let him know your thoughts:

Bill Levenson, Special Projects
Universal Records, Inc.
1325 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6026

Tel: (212) 333-8000

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Dick Heckstall Smith and Jack in the studio

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