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Legendary bassist Jeff Berlin will be releasing on May 11th a 30th Anniversary Edition 12-inch vinyl of his signature song \u201cJoe Frazier.\u201d The EP \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 3\u201d will include a newly remastered version of the original song from his critically acclaimed 1987 album \u201cPump It!\u201d and a completely re-imagined version, composed and performed by Jeff, Steve Vai (lead guitar), David Sancious (keys), Keith Carlock (drums) and Tom Hemby (rhythm guitar). This limited-edition EP will be available as signed audiophile vinyl, signed CD, or digital release, with collector’s editions including an autographed chart of the new arrangement. Digital \u201cmix minus\u201d tracks of the single will also be offered so you can play along with these iconic musicians.<\/p>\n
Says Jeff, \u201c’Joe Frazier’ is a song that has remained with me throughout my career. No matter where I am in the world, people ask to hear this song. 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of the rendition that I recorded on my second solo record, ‘Pump It!’ While chatting about the tune with producer John McCracken, we thought to come up with a new version, calling it ‘Joe Frazier – Round 3.’ For me, this new song is almost entirely different from the previous two renditions and, quite honestly, I think that this is one of the best tunes I ever wrote.\u201d<\/p>\n
Musicians:
Bass and Keyboards: Jeff Berlin
Guitar Solo: Steve Vai
Additional Keyboards: David Sancious
Drums: Keith Carlock
Rhythm Guitars: Tom Hemby
Shakers: Gabriela Sinagra<\/p>\n
Says Jeff, \u201cSteve Vai’s guitar solo was searing. He showed why he is one of the greatest of the great guitarists in the world. David Sancious’ keyboards put color and style into JF. The man is a legend and helped to put the ‘orchestra’ into ‘Joe Frazier.’ Keith Carlock\u2019s drumming is like a train clicking down the tracks. He instantly grabbed the quarter note and never let it go for over seven minutes of musical percolating. Tom Hemby is one of Nashville’s top studio guitarists. But on ‘Joe Frazier,’ he sounded like the guitarist for James Brown and AC\/DC.\u201d<\/p>\n
Credits
\u201cJoe Frazier \u2013 Round 3\u201d
Written and Arranged by Jeff Berlin
\u00a9 2018 Sejavi Music BMI<\/p>\n
Produced by: John McCracken for Headstrong Media Group
Engineered and Mixed by: John McCracken @ Studio 225 Brentwood, TN
Drums Recorded at: Velvet Cinema Studio, Franklin, TN
Mastered by: Randy Merrill @ Sterling Sound, NYC<\/p>\n
Jeff’s Equipment:
Markbass \u201cJeff Berlin\u201d and \u201cPlayers School\u201d bass cabinets
Cort Rithimic bass
Babicz Bass Bridge
DR Bass Strings
Steinberg-Cubase<\/p>\n
Release date: May 11, 2018.<\/p>\n
Five options, all accessible for purchase at: https:\/\/www. jeffberlinmusicgroup.com\/ jbmerch\/<\/p>\n
I. The Collector’s Package
1. Signed 180g audiophile 12\u201d vinyl EP with a newly remastered version of the original (\u201cJoe Frazier – Round 2\u201d) and a completely re-imagined version (\u201cJoe Frazier – Round 3\u201d) written and performed by Jeff and an all-star group: Steve Vai (guitar), Keith Carlock (drums), David Sancious (keys), and Tom Hemby (rhythm guitar)
2. Signed CD of both songs, and
3. A signed and dated print of the full score for \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 3\u201d
All of Jeff’s signatures will be original!
Available July 2018 (pre-order bonus!!: digital bundle sent to you FREE on May 11, 2018)
$39.95 + shipping and handling. International shipping available<\/p>\n
II. \u201cJoe Frazier\u201d 30th-Anniversary Edition CD
This signed, special-edition CD will include a newly remastered version of \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 2\u201d and the all new \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 3\u201d
$14.95 + shipping and handling. International shipping available <\/p>\n
III. \u201cJoe Frazier\u201d 30th-Anniversary Digital Bundle
This packed special-edition digital bundle will include:
1. the newly remastered \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 2\u201d
2. the brand new \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 3\u201d
3. an extra bonus track: the original \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 2\u201d demo
4. a digital download of the full \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 3\u201d score
$7.99<\/p>\n
IV. \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 3\u201d \u201cMusic Minus One\u201d Alternate Mix Bundle
This interactive \u201cMusic Minus One\u201d digital bundle will include alternate mixes of \u201cJoe Frazier – Round 3\u201d that allow you to play along with Jeff Berlin, Steve Vai, Keith Carlock, David Sancious, and Tom Hemby. This bundle includes the full digital score and 4 alternate mixes:
1) Minus drums
2) Minus bass
3) Minus guitars
4) Minus bass solos and guitar solos
$14.99<\/p>\n
Each of these \u201cMusic Minus\u201d mixes is available for individual purchase ($4.99) and will also include the full digital score along with the alternate mix.<\/p>\n
Pre-orders accepted now at: jeffberlinmusicgroup.com<\/p>\n
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