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Critically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter, famed Yankee BERNIE WILLIAMS is set for his sophomore album MOVING FORWARD. The Puerto Rico native, classically-trained musician developed his love for playing guitar alongside baseball, while listening to salsa, merengue and 80s rock. Williams played his 16-year career with the New York Yankees where he was a 4x World Series Champion and a 5x All Star (also among the Yankees all-time leaders in every major batting category). This album features original instrumentals written/performed by Williams, playing alongside musicians such as Dave Weckl (drums), Mike Stern (guitar), Scott Henderson (guitar), Dave Koz (sax), Giovanni Hidalgo (percussion). A special collaboration with Jon Secada and a track with Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa and Bernie performing Glory Days are included. MOVING FORWARD is co-produced by Williams and Loren Harriet - who also helmed Bernie's 2003 acclaimed debut The Journey Within, that debuted #3 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Album Chart, #8 on Heatseekers, while being the 11th best seller in New York that year.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bernie's talent shines brighter than gold--BRING ON THE NEXT CD !!!
April 19, 2009
Format:Audio CD
Moving Forward is an awesome CD by the great Bernie Williams of New York Yankees baseball fame. Bernie, as it turns out, can turn out a song alongside the best of them; and I'm very impressed. He can not only play guitar but he can write some pretty terrific arrangements for his songs, too! This guy's loaded with talent; and the songs on this album prove it. In addition, the quality of the sound is excellent and I really like that artwork, too.
The album begins with the title track, "Moving Forward" and this features Wayman Tisdale. The Latin jazzy arrangement is very well done and these guys never miss a beat! "Moving Forward" is an auspicious beginning for this album; it's quite upbeat and it will have you tapping your foot to the best almost without you even realizing it! There's another gem in "Ritmo De Otono" which features Dave Koz; Bernie plays guitar so very well--can I be just a little bit jealous?
"Addicted To You" has Bernie in his natural musical element; this tune ranks high in my book and the arrangement couldn't be better. The number is soothing despite being somewhat complex and that's grand. "Just Another Day" amazes me--this track is worth the price of admission just by itself! Bernie enlists the help of Cuban-American balladeer Jon Secada to make "Just Another Day" shine! Moreover, "Lullaby For Beatriz" is one of the sweetest guitar arrangements I've heard--ever. Bernie plays guitar with great sensitivity and just one listen proves it. "Lullaby For Beatriz" is easily a highlight of this album.
"Go For It" has that awesome jazzy Latin sound and Bernie's guitar playing enhances the number to make it take off like a rocket! I love it. If you want something truly electric just listen to "Que Rico El Mambo." "Que Rico El Mambo," which essentially means "How Rich Is The Mambo," has these guys never faltering and they don't let go of a single superfluous note! "Que Rico El Mambo" is one of my favorite tracks on the album; it's good for dancing, too.
"Chillin In The West" showcases the talents of Bernie and the other fine musicians; "Chillin In The West" has a somewhat smooth Latin jazz flavor to it and Bernie does that guitar work up right! Of course, "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" has a lot of nostalgia to it; and Bernie's guitar work is very well done--how's about that guitar solo to showcases Bernie's talent? Excellent!
"Otro Día Más Sin Verte (Another Day Without Seeing You)" couldn't be better; this is a Spanish version of "Just Another Day." and the album ends strong with Bernie Williams teaming up with and Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen as they do "Glory Days." This live track from 2007 is absolutely electric; and how's about Bernie's guitar solo on "Glory Days?" This last track makes such a good ending for this album that you're invariably left wanting more.
And hopefully more is precisely what we're going to get. After these two albums I can only hope that the great Bernie Williams will continue to perform and turn out very high quality control music just like the tunes we get here. I commend Bernie for this remarkably fine artistry; and even though it's his second CD this still makes a fine starter CD for people just discovering the exceptional musical talent of Bernie Williams.
The album begins with the title track, "Moving Forward" and this features Wayman Tisdale. The Latin jazzy arrangement is very well done and these guys never miss a beat! "Moving Forward" is an auspicious beginning for this album; it's quite upbeat and it will have you tapping your foot to the best almost without you even realizing it! There's another gem in "Ritmo De Otono" which features Dave Koz; Bernie plays guitar so very well--can I be just a little bit jealous?
"Addicted To You" has Bernie in his natural musical element; this tune ranks high in my book and the arrangement couldn't be better. The number is soothing despite being somewhat complex and that's grand. "Just Another Day" amazes me--this track is worth the price of admission just by itself! Bernie enlists the help of Cuban-American balladeer Jon Secada to make "Just Another Day" shine! Moreover, "Lullaby For Beatriz" is one of the sweetest guitar arrangements I've heard--ever. Bernie plays guitar with great sensitivity and just one listen proves it. "Lullaby For Beatriz" is easily a highlight of this album.
"Go For It" has that awesome jazzy Latin sound and Bernie's guitar playing enhances the number to make it take off like a rocket! I love it. If you want something truly electric just listen to "Que Rico El Mambo." "Que Rico El Mambo," which essentially means "How Rich Is The Mambo," has these guys never faltering and they don't let go of a single superfluous note! "Que Rico El Mambo" is one of my favorite tracks on the album; it's good for dancing, too.
"Chillin In The West" showcases the talents of Bernie and the other fine musicians; "Chillin In The West" has a somewhat smooth Latin jazz flavor to it and Bernie does that guitar work up right! Of course, "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" has a lot of nostalgia to it; and Bernie's guitar work is very well done--how's about that guitar solo to showcases Bernie's talent? Excellent!
"Otro Día Más Sin Verte (Another Day Without Seeing You)" couldn't be better; this is a Spanish version of "Just Another Day." and the album ends strong with Bernie Williams teaming up with and Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen as they do "Glory Days." This live track from 2007 is absolutely electric; and how's about Bernie's guitar solo on "Glory Days?" This last track makes such a good ending for this album that you're invariably left wanting more.
And hopefully more is precisely what we're going to get. After these two albums I can only hope that the great Bernie Williams will continue to perform and turn out very high quality control music just like the tunes we get here. I commend Bernie for this remarkably fine artistry; and even though it's his second CD this still makes a fine starter CD for people just discovering the exceptional musical talent of Bernie Williams.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have three loves in my life, my family, baseball and music. In Baseball the Yankees are my love and Bernie was a great part of that. I am glad to see him move on and being succesful in the second (or first) great love of his life. He truly is as great a musician as he was a baseball player and maybe even a little better. I just listened to this cd for the first time and I will keep listening and wear it out. Keep it up Bernie! Highly recommended if you like jazz music.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you like guitar music, it's a base hit. It you like latin music, it's a double. If you like jazz, it's a triple. If you like listening to music that let's you sit back and relax or move your neck and feet it is an inside the park homerun. I purchased this one then went back and brought his first album. Springsteen was hard on my ears, but he is the boss. Williams is a very talented musician!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
Just love the mix of music. Bernie has really hit it right. Hope more is to come from Bernie. Great baseball player and wonderful musician.
Published 3 months ago by Kathleen Metz
5.0 out of 5 stars
And now for the Yankees, number 51... Bernie Williams
I finally got around to getting this CD and it is wonderful! I have, for many years heard and said (without any base knowledge) that Bernie was an accomplished classical guitarist. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Old retired teacher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bernie Williams CAN PLAY!!!
Holy crap!! This is an amazing record. Bernie Williams can really play and write really, truly touching and memorable music. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Florafis C. Lazo
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent follow up
"Moving Forward" is a great title for this album. It is the second release from Mr. Williams since his retirement from professional baseball. Read more
Published on October 4, 2010 by James A. Bailey Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
moving forward cd
The CD was in excelent shape and the music was really good. Excellent buy.
Published on August 30, 2010 by dot
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Bernie Williams Classic CD
This is an excellent, easy listening jazz CD by one the
the great New York Yankees to play the game. I thoroughly
enjoy listening to it any time of day.
the great New York Yankees to play the game. I thoroughly
enjoy listening to it any time of day.
Published on August 28, 2010 by Christopher F. Ottavi
3.0 out of 5 stars
Solid work, good followup to his first CD
Bernie can definitely play beautiful music. This album is definitely better then the first one and makes for good dinner music
Published on May 4, 2010 by Robert Y. Lamaute
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grand Slam! Bernie Williams is a hit!
I am a professional drummer and percussion player and this being said I am not neccessarily the easiest person to impress. Read more
Published on May 4, 2010 by Christopher H. Lythgoe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift
I gave this CD to my 19-year-old son for a gift. He said he really likes it.
Published on March 18, 2010 by AMK
3.0 out of 5 stars
Please Treat Him As A Musician
Could people please write reviews that treat Mr. Williams as a musician, rather than as a baseball player? Read more
Published on December 29, 2009 by E. Cohen
