Bruce Forman is a bebop guitarist of exceptional talent, and with this collection of outstanding performances he generates the kind of cool that can only be found in a hot smoky room. Forman on the Job features the incomparable Joe Henderson on sax, and the steel drums of Andy Narell, on a selection of material that showcases versatility. To the pulse of driving rhythms on a tune such as A Night in Tunisia, Henderson and Forman soar in improvisatory excellence, and a standard such as People Will Say Were In Love (which includes some fine arco work by John Clayton, Jr.) stands next to Formans melodic Lullaby. Through it all, Formans guitar playing shows the characteristic insight and artistry that has caused Barney Kessel to call him one of the great lights of our age right now, on guitar. Joe Henderson (saxophone), Andy Narell (steel drums), John Santos (percussion), John Clayton, Jr. (bass), Vince Lateano (drums), Mark Levine (piano)

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GSPs re-issue of Still of the Night uncovers a jazz gem. This disc sparkles with a cool fire, showcasing jazz guitarist Bruce Formans dazzling improvisational style. Forman and trio-mates, John Clayton Jr. (bass) and Albert Tootie Heath (drums), offer-up a positively-charged mix of straight-ahead jazz standards and original compositions.

Guitar Players Jim Ferguson observes, the trio environment of Still of The Night allows Forman to demonstrate his considerable improvisational abilities. Best known for his aggressiveness, chance-taking, and technical brilliancehe has another more subtle side, featuring a refined melodic sense, faultless time, a sophisticated harmonic concept, and compositional command. Combined, these elements are a powerful forcethe stuff of which a worldclass jazz musician and one of the planets finest guitarists is made.

Bruce Formans Still of the Night was originally released on the Kamei Recordings label in 1991.