Bruce Barth
Encyclopedia
Bruce Barth, born September 7, 1958 in Pasadena
, California
, is a jazz
pianist. He has played the piano
since the age of five. Barth's career had included major work with ensembles, as well as solo work. Throughout his career, he has played on the Enja
, Double-Time
, Fresh Sound
, and MAXJAZZ
labels.
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, is a jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
pianist. He has played the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
since the age of five. Barth's career had included major work with ensembles, as well as solo work. Throughout his career, he has played on the Enja
Enja Records
Enja Records is a German jazz record label based in Munich, Germany. It was founded by jazz enthusiasts Matthias Winckelmann and Horst Weber in 1971....
, Double-Time
Double-time
In music and dance, double-time is a type of meter and tempo or rhythmic feel. It is also associated with specific time signatures such as 2/2. Contrast with half time....
, Fresh Sound
Fresh Sound
Fresh Sound, or Fresh Sound New Talent, is a Spanish jazz label based in Barcelona, specializing in American jazz music.Fresh Sound was founded in 1983 as a reissue label for 1950s jazz...
, and MAXJAZZ
Maxjazz
MAXJAZZ is an American jazz record label founded in 1999. Its catalog contains sixty-eight vocal and instrumental recordings. MAXJAZZ recordings are generally regarded as a “straight-ahead” acoustic style of jazz...
labels.
Discography
- In Focus, Enja, 1993.
- Morning Call, Enja, 1994.
- Don't Blame Me, Double-Time, 1997.
- Live, Double-Time, 1998.
- Hope Springs Eternal, (Live), Double-Time, 1998.
- Somehow It's True, Double-Time, 2000.
- Where Eagles Fly, Fresh Sound, 2000.
- East and West, MAXJAZZ, 2001.
- Live at the Village Vanguard, MAXJAZZ, 2003.
- "Live At Cafe del Teatre-Lleida Jazz Festival" Quadrant Records, 2007