Bob Holz to release new album featuring Larry Coryell and Randy Brecker in 2017 !

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Nov. 17, 2016 - PRLog -- The second half of this year marks a pivotal transition period for drummer/composer Bob Holz. His first international release, A Vision Forward reached #78 on Jazz Week's national airplay charts. The album has also been mentioned in the December issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Holz also gave a feature interview for Huffington Post where he announced that MVD Audio will release his follow-up album,Visions and Friends, with world wide distribution, on 2/10/17. That album will feature special guests Larry Coryell, Ralphe Armstrong and Alex Machacek. The end of 2016 and early 2017 will bring live performances of Bob Holz and A Vision Forward in New York and Los Angeles.

"Drummer Holz, has surrounded himself with the crème de la crème of smooth jazz nobility including appearances by Larry Coryell, Mike Stern, Randy Brecker and Steve Weingart."- Dee Dee McNeil / Jazz Journalist.

"This is fusion played as it was meant to be played. Fusaholics, you know who you are and this is what you've been waiting for.  Smoking hot stuff throughout." - Chris Spector/ Jazz Critic.

"Both Bob Holz and this album are sure to make a lasting mark in the world of popular contemporary jazz." Bruce Pilato/ Music Journalist.

"The disc is being hailed as the return of fusion." – WTJU FM 102.9 FM University of Virginia at Richmond.

"It's the combination of expert song selection, the dynamics of a group and the individual contributions of the various soloists that make A Vision Forward work." - smooth-jazz.de

"The melodies are superb throughout and the musicianship is stellar." John Neudorf/Jazz Critic.

"A Vision Forward is a fine jazz release from a seasoned veteran with a cracker band behind him. I think a wide range of jazz fans will love this album. Highly recommended." John Neudorf/Jazz Critic.

"The collective energy of Bob Holz and A Vision Forward makes their new album, Visions and Friends, an absolute gem!". Eric Cohen, Program Director- WAER FM 88.3FM Syracuse University.

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