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How many artists can say they were in on the ground floor of an honest-to-Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame supergroup, all while inventing a completely original and uncanny sound and, in the ensuing years, building a legendary reputation as one of the most versatile hired guns in the music business? True funkateers know the history. From the fat Minimoog bass lines of "Flash Light" and "One Nation Under A Groove" to the percussive piano runs of "Chocolate City" and "Give Up the Funk," Bernie Worrell is synonymous with the legacy of Parliament-Funkadelic; in fact, he's one of the originators of the psychedelic funk sound, having written and co-produced the lion's share of the music going back to Funkadelic's formative years, with an eclectic ear for everything from Chopin to the Chi-Lites.
These days the terms "living legend" or "funk icon" really don't come close to doing him justice. "Funk iconoclast" is probably more apt, considering the breadth of Worrell's contributions to seminal albums outside the P-Funk canon―including Talking Heads' "Stop Making Sense" and Public Image Ltd's Album, to name two of the more monolithic examples. Keith Richards, Yoko Ono, Bootsy Collins, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, Mos Def, Sly & Robbie, Deee-Lite, Bill Laswell and many more have recruited him in the studio and on tour―all for his versatility, vision and feverish creativity whenever he gets his hands on a keyboard.
June, 2011 saw the release of "Bernie Worrell: Standards" -- Bernie's take on jazz standards -- precipitating the decision by Worrell and co-producer, Evan Taylor to "take the show on the road". The Bernie Worrell Orchestra performs with a eight piece band consisting of two guitarists, one drummer, bass, percussion and a three piece horn section that performs songs from this album but also songs from Bernie's vast repertoire. The enthusiastic response from fellow musicians means you just don't know who will show up to join the BWO on stage!!!!
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Genius in Motion
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If you have not seen Bernie Worrell perform live, you're in for a huge treat with this band. I can't wait!
Bernie is awesome
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Had the pleasure of seeing Bernie and socialybrium in new York this past July. They put on a great show. Enjoyed every minute. Also saw Bernie and Wes this past october. He puts on a great show everywhere he goes. Bernie is a very good friend.
BernieWorrell
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a true musical genius; an opportunity to see a legend make magic
Deb Fab
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If you don't know Bernie, you don't know what you are missing. He has been the "musician's musician" for decades, playing with such acts as Talking Heads, Keith Richards, and too many others to list. Bernie is often credited with bringing analog synthesis (the Minimoog) to pop with Flashlight, perhaps his most famous piece with Parliament Funkadelic. He continues to show his chops with every performance. I try not to miss any if at all possible. Nobody lives forever, and based on Bernie's achievements and contributions, his candle should have burned out long ago. We are lucky to have him during our time together on the planet.
Bernie never disappoints
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Any chance to see Bernie Worrell play with any group is always a treat. SociaLybrium is a super-group of the highest order. The album hits on so many different kinds of music and the band has a great chemistry and is always super-funky. Bernie Worrell is a living-legend and any chance to see him play will always be a bright moment.
Bernie never disappoints
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Any chance to see Bernie Worrell play with any group is always a treat. SociaLybrium is a super-group of the highest order. The album hits on so many different kinds of music and the band has a great chemistry and is always super-funky. Bernie Worrell is a living-legend and any chance to see him play will always be a bright moment.
SociaLybrium is real
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I've seen SociaLybrium perform a number of times and I always get my money's worth!! You know it's going to be a monster when you see who's in the band! These four cats work so well together that the funk just flows. Don't miss the opportunity to feel it!!
Bernie Worrell and SociaLybrium
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We have been honored to have the chance to play Bernie Worrell and SociaLybrium's music on our radio shows. Pure genius. One of the top highlights of my radio career was to have Bernie Worrell play his keyboards live in our studios. A true friend and a legendary showman, we are so happy that Joe's Pub will have Bernie on your stage.
Peace,
Joe Kelley
"Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" radio show
WVOF 88.5 FM Fairfield, CT
www.upperroomwithjoekelley.com
www.wvof.org
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