Will Bernard

An expansive guitarist having a bent toward funk and avant-garde jazz, Can Bernard first found prominence as an associate of Peter Apfelbaum’s world music and jazz-oriented Hieroglyphics Outfit in the past due ’80s. Although Bernard offers continuing to record with Apfelbaum, the ever-reaching guitarist in addition has found himself dealing with performers from a number of genres, like the hip-hop group the Coup, New Orleans funkster drummer Stanton Moore, and globe/new age group bandleader Jai Uttal. By himself, Bernard offers released four albums, including Medication Hat in 1998, Will Bernard and Motherbug in 2000, and Directions to MY HOME in 2004. His crucial breakthrough was included with the discharge of Party Hats, his Palmetto Information debut in 2007, accompanied by the similarly acclaimed Blue Blate Particular in 2008 that highlighted John Medeski. The guitarist spent another year or two playing night clubs and celebrations. He also shaped the Will Bernard Trio with organist Will Cutting blades and drummer Simon Lott. This clothing released Outdoor Living on Dreck To Disk in 2011. Bernard was ever restless, nevertheless, and in 2013, released his 1st providing for Posi-Tone Information with saxophonist John Ellis, drummer Rudy Royston and organist Brian Charette. After another circular of touring and golf club dates, Bernard extended his lineup to some quintet for his following documenting. Drummer Allison Miller changed the ever-busy Royston, and Ben Allison became a member of on bass; Charrette and Ellis continued to be. Out & About was released by Posi-Tone in March of 2016.