Renowned instructor and grammy nominee bob carlin is one of the bestknown banjoists performing today. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments. Bob brozman, who has been found dead aged 59, was a guitarist. Bob brozman is an extraordinary player with an encyclopedic knowledge of the music. Bob brozman music, the catalogue of instruments available from national resophonic guitars, inc. Read the history and artistry of national resonator instruments by bob brozman available from rakuten kobo. Bob brozman generally performed solo with several of his silver plated national guitars, his national ukulele, and a. Discover book depositorys huge selection of bob brozman books online. Bob brozman child molestation allegations the wil forbis. Two gifted guitarists team up for a program of music from the hawaiian islands in this performance video. Bob brozman, renown exponent of hawaiian music, as well as the artdeco national metalbodied resonator guitars has been presenting his fretted brew of blues, slide, hot jazz, hawaiian and caribbean to audiences in united states, canada and europe for over two. Bob brozman allegations update the wil forbis blog. Since the age of, he had been fascinated by national resonator guitars. When i was a kid, bob joked, i told my dad i wanted to be a musician when i grew up.
Andrian pertout speaks to new yorks world blues guru bob brozman about his latest global adventure. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments is an insiders view of the string instruments that bridged the gap between the acoustic and electric sound. Incredibly, he is credited with both driving the prices of original national instruments. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments is an insiders view of the string instruments that bridged the gap between the acoustic and. In addition to many black and white historical photos, there is also a 32page color section highlighting models. However, as a musicologist and an expert on national guitars he has a huge bank of knowledge and research to. Bob brozman is a wellknown pyrotechnical virtuoso of the national steel guitar and an authority on vintage national instruments, with a book on the subject to his credit. Bob brozman considers the concept of fashion a complete waste of time.
This national is pictured in fullpage spread front and backin the book. Although he is only 41,mtvs fast edits are anathema to him and he. Bob brozman has dedicated a considerable amount of time and resources in researching this subject. Jun 04, 20 the story of bob brozmans death has been one shock after the other for those in santa cruz who knew him, played with him or just admired his music. Having said that, my sense from what ive read is that several people close to brozman, including famed acoustic instrumentalist david lindley, believe the charges. I cant exactly recall how i first discovered the music of bob brozman. He wrote a book, the history and artistry of national resonator instruments, and designed a lowerpitched guitar, the baritone tricone with three. He used this instrument extensively and if you have not seen bobs book on nationals, i recommend it. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mel bay this concert video includes hawaiian slack key guitar ki hoalu master ledward kaapana performing solo on many instruments including.
He was very recognizable from his dark hair and dark beard. May 31, 2017 this instrument is now part of nationals range of products. These allegations existed almost entirely in the comments sections of various blogs and music news sites there was no formal article exploring them. To write this book, he worked with the inventors family and company employees, and from historical documents, to present colorful accounts of the men and women behind the scenes. There is also a high possibility that he has molested other children over a. A while back i mentioned the disturbing allegations that guitarist bob brozman who killed himself in april was a child molester. National resophonic of course ive designed a 27scale baritone tricone. Bear creek weissenborn and kona reproductions, playing two of them, the kona in high tuning bottom to top. A wonderful book full of information on the history and construction of these amazing guitars. Bob brozman was born on long island in 1954 and began playing guitar when he was 6, attracted by the improvisational and emotional qualities of blues music as he was learning. In addition to his fiery work on vintage resophonic guitars, ukes and mandolins, he plays a mean electric slide guitar, and his deep, growling vocal style is inspired by. National s shop has some of the worlds best metal engravers and inlay artists.
The history and artistry of national resonator instruments paperback may 1 1993. Obviously brozman will never offer a defense of himself, and with him dead, it seems unlikely well see the results of a criminal investigation, if there was ever one performed. According to bob brozman, the national guitar represents a transition point between acoustic and electric instruments. National resonator instruments by bob brozman 1993. Bob brozman june 29, 20 this listing has been removed has learned first hand from a reliable source that the serious allegations of child abuse at the hands of bob brozman actually come from a member of his own former family. Bob brozman nationalguitar master informative artist site with useful links for players bob is an interesting and multifaceted guitarist, considered by many to be the top player of national resonator guitars, and all other kinds of slide guitar, bottleneck and lap style. He died on april 23, 20 in santa cruz, california, usa. I am not a great fan of bob brozmans playing a wee bit too whacky and vaudeville for my liking.
The difference between the softest and loudest strokes is really huge and there are. Bob brozman generally performed solo with several of his silver plated national guitars, his national ukulele, and a bear creek lap steel. Bob brozman committed suicide on tuesday evening, 23rd april 20, shortly after learning that he was to be taken to court for the severe sexual abuse of a child. Whats more, the term musicologist would also be an appropriate designation to say that the veteran player is a musical ambassador is an understatement. When he was, at the height of a blues revival, he discovered the delights of.
Brozman was also the worlds foremost expert on national guitars. Bob brozman s the history and artistry of national resoator instruments is the definitive work about these beautiful guitars. He literally wrote the book on them1993s the history and artistry of national resonator instruments. Nationals shop has some of the worlds best metal engravers and inlay artists. Its a wonderful book with lots of photos of really nice photos of antique resonators and a thorough history of national resonator guitars.
When he was, at the height of a blues revival, he discovered the delights of national steel resonator guitars, going on to establish a large collection of vintage. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. Bob brozman learn to play bottleneck blues guitar volume 1. The allegation is that he had molested his stepchild over a long period of time. Resonator guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, electric gutiars. This abuse happened some years ago spanning a period of time from when his victim was a toddler through to being a young teenager. It has a much wider dynamic range than any acoustic or electric guitar.
This is a musthave book for anyone with an interest in national guitars, but be prepared for something that made it to the outside world without being proof. These beautiful instruments have long been a favorite with musicians. Master slack key guitarist ledward kaapana and bob brozman, a slide guitar wizard proficient on the national steel, perform a set of collection of hawaiian standards, including lei nani. This book is a history, source book and owners manual for players and fans which covers the facts and figures necessary for serious collectors. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments by bob. Ok, first of all, bob is a great player and knows more than anything about prewar. Bob brozman, a man fascinated by nationals since childhood, has devoted his life to playing, recording, teaching, restoring, and reviving these amazing instruments. Bob brozman is the author of the history and artistry of national resonator instruments 4. To many, the terms musician, artist, and entertainer are rarely applicable to one person en masse, but bob brozman fits the category. Bob brozman was born on march 8, 1954 in new york city, new york, usa. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Brozman kept up a steady world wide tour schedule and founded guitar seminars. Paradise in peril 1993, half life 1986 and coral reef adventure 2003. Bob brozman, who has been found dead aged 59, was a guitarist, ethnomusicologist, songwriter and teacher, as well as an intrepid traveller and musical explorer fascinated by guitar styles from around the world. Bob brozman was fond of starting his oneman, twohour concerts by saying, we ll go right back to the 1920s, where im going to stay all night. The story of bob brozmans death has been one shock after the other for those in santa cruz who knew him, played with him or just admired his music. Nov 03, 1995 bob brozman considers the concept of fashion a complete waste of time.
Like most great musicians, he took his craft very seriously while maintaining the infectious sense of fun that inspired him as a child to pick up an instrument and play. However, as a musicologist and an expert on national guitars he has a huge bank of knowledge and research to fall back on. Apr 28, 20 bob brozman, who has been found dead aged 59, was a guitarist, ethnomusicologist, songwriter and teacher, as well as an intrepid traveller and musical explorer fascinated by guitar styles from. Bob brozman, no modernist, knows about loud the new york times. Brozmans book the history and artistry of national resonator instruments, a guide to national guitars from 1927 to 1941, includes a list serial numbers and production dates. Back in about 1986 i sold a vintage style 3 national near mint condition through gruhns that bob brozman picked up. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments by.
Brozmans book the history and artistry of national resonator instruments, a guide to national guitars from 1927 to 1941, includes a list serial numbers and. The history and artistry of national resoator instruments is the definitive work about these beautiful guitars. Bob brozman learn to play bottleneck blues guitar volume. Bob brozman heartily endorses the following equipment. It provides a comprehensive history of the development of the resonator guitar and the company, from its inception to its modern reincarnation.
The history and artistry of national resonator instruments is an insiders view of the string instruments that bridged the gap between the. Bob brozman child molestation allegations the wil forbis blog. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bob brozman at the discogs marketplace. As bob brozman relates in his book, the history and artistry of national resonator instruments, it was a very early style 4 spanish guitar, with the separate fronds of chrysanthemums on the coverplate, rather than the later flowthrough design. The original nationals were always the best resonator guitars from the golden age of american instrument history, but they stopped production in 1941. I have just modified 3 external links on bob brozman. Bob brozman, guitarist, is dead at 59 the new york times. Bob brozman can hardly contain his enthusiasm about music, in particular his devotion to the national line of metalbodied stringed instruments.
The history and artistry of national resonator instruments paperback may 1, 1993 by bob brozman author 4. This book, an update of his 1983 classic with the welcome addition of a cd, teaches readers how to play 32. It might have been by stumbling onto this youtube clip which featured brozman performing early jazz songs and talking about his beloved national brand resophonic guitar. Custom features such as special engravings simple names all the way to a complete artistic design and inlays can be designed with bob and are priced on a percase basis. This instrument is now part of nationals range of products. Bob brozman, no modernist, knows about loud the new york.