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Next In Line
Drummer Bob Holz returns with Next In Line,an album featuring some of the biggest names in jazz.This a jazz fusion fan's dream compilation.Drummer Bob Holz returns with Next In Line, an album featuring some of the biggest names in jazz. Bob is joined by John McLaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke, Larry Coryell, Mike Stern and others on this incredible remastered "Best Of Bob Holz" album, featuring ten legendary studio recordings. This a jazz fusion fan's dream compilation. The compositions, playing and production are top notch.Next In Line is a "Best of Bob Holz" compilation of ten remastered tracks selected from Bob's eight previously released albums on MVD Audio.The first track, "Jammin Man," is reggae fusion at its best with a blistering bass solo from Stanley Clarke. "Shooting Range" features trading solos between Larry Coryell, Randy Brecker, and Steve Weingart. "World Turned Upside Down" is a mini Mahavishnu Orchestra reunion featuring John McLaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty, and Ralphe Armstrong. "Larry's Blues" is a heartfelt tribute to Larry Coryell, featuring beautiful guitar playing by Mike Stern. A standout on the record is "Better Try," which features bassist Darry Jones and saxophonist Brandon Fields. The tune is sure to be a smooth jazz listener's favorite. The tune "Flat Out" is one of Bob's compositions and features Randy Brecker on trumpet. Joining Bob as the percussionist on Next In Line is former Weather Report drummer Alex Acuna."The Tunnel" is a unique tune that features some beautiful guitar playing by the late, great Dean Brown. The album closes out with "Moving Eyes" from Bob's first album A Vision Forward and features guitarist Mike Stern.Track ListingJammin ManShooting RangeWorld Turned Upside Down Eleven HighLarry's BluesFlat Out Better TryThe TunnelSilverthorneMoving Eyes
