{"title":"Bill Bruford's Earthworks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBill Bruford's Earthworks was a British jazz band that was founded in 1986 by drummer Bill Bruford. The band disbanded in 2009, leaving behind a rich legacy of music and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith influences from artists such as *Chad Wackerman*, *Andy Summers*, and *Allan Holdsworth*, Bill Bruford's Earthworks created a unique sound that blended elements of jazz, fusion, and rock. Their music pushed the boundaries of traditional jazz, incorporating complex rhythms and intricate melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their career, Bill Bruford's Earthworks collaborated with renowned musicians like *Vinnie Colaiuta*, *Jeff Berlin*, and *Tribal Tech*. Their performances were known for their energy and improvisation, captivating audiences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"random-acts-of-happiness","title":"Random Acts of Happiness","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong out of print re-issue of \u003cem\u003eBill Bruford’s Earthworks\u003c\/em\u003e’ 2004 album. Produced by and personally overseen by \u003cstrong\u003eBill Bruford\u003c\/strong\u003e. Revisiting some of Bruford’s compositions from the late 70s, most notably the beautiful ballad ‘\u003cem\u003eSeems Like A Lifetime Ago\u003c\/em\u003e’ and the bonus track ‘\u003cem\u003eBeelzebub\u003c\/em\u003e’ – coincidentally the first piece that Bill ever wrote and recorded as the first track on his first album in 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the departure of saxophonist Patrick Clahar, \u003cstrong\u003eBill Bruford’s Earthworks\u003c\/strong\u003e reformed for a 2003 US tour with saxophonist\/composer Tim Garland, fresh from playing with Chick Corea. \u003cem\u003eRandom Acts Of Happiness\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded live at Yoshi’s in San Francisco, in keeping with the dictum that it is on stage that jazz really happens. 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Featuring Django Bates, the Ivor Novello Award-winning keyboardist and tenor horn player Eb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 3-disc second volume of the anthology has been out of print for some time. It is re-issued here on Bruford’s own Summerfold Records and was produced and overseen personally by him.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Summerfold Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50454042181963,"sku":"2003968","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/BBSF-017DVD-Anthology-2_2f022d0a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727180154"},{"product_id":"earthworks-footloose-and-fancy-free","title":"Earthworks: Footloose And Fancy Free","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuality set recorded at the Pizza Express, Jazz Club, Soho, London (2001). 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Also included are Patrick Clahar, the fast-rising London tenorist best known for his work with Incognito, and Mark Hodgson on bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing his mid-90s sojourn with King Crimson, drummer \u003cstrong\u003eBill Bruford\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the scene with his fully-acoustic Earthworks Mark II, which hit the ground running in 1999 with \u003cem\u003eA Part And Yet Apart\u003c\/em\u003e. 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