Artist description In his music Goldberg strives to communicate depth, emotion and pathos. Together with his quartet they are committed to reaching for the highest expression of their art through dynamic interplay, florid improvisation and fire.

Music Style post-fusion instrumental jazz

Musical Influences Classical music, world music, jazz greats of all eras

Artist History Pianist, composer Stu Goldberg has a history of innovation, beginning with John McLaughlin in the legendary Mahavishnu Orchestra and continuing with Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Al DiMeola, Larry Coryell, Alphonse Mouzon, Billy Cobham and Jack Bruce as well as on his own recordings and concerts. His film and TV scores have garnered awards and entertained audiences worldwide. Career highlights include touring and recording worldwide as a jazz keyboardist; working as LA session player on hundreds of movies, TV shows and albums and composing the scores for "The Amazing Race", "Rescue:911", hundreds of TV episodes and several feature films.

Group Members Stu Goldberg: piano and composer Kenny Goldberg: saxes and flute Jeff Falkner: bass Dave Renick: drums

Instruments Piano, Composer

Albums Going Home, Dedication

Press Reviews --"One of the most remarkable pianists on the scene today. The music (on DEDICATION) is marvelously written and the playing of it outstanding. Highly Recommended."--Bob Agnew, LA Jazz Scene, September 2002 --"Stu Goldberg's piano lyricism shines on his new Dedication CD."--Dick Crockett,The Voice 88.7, Sacramento, CA --"The eight originals and great musicality make Dedication a work of art worthy of addition to any jazz collection."--Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide **** (4 stars) --"The cinematic presence in Stu Goldberg's compositions and the spirited soulful communication between the four musicians create a unique fifth voice of a very special quartet."--Dave Fields, KSDS Jazz88, San Diego, CA --"Intriguing compositions and imaginative improvisations."--Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times --"Goldberg turns the piano inside out."--Lee Underwood, Record Review --"Spirited displays of virtuosity."--George Wanamaker, Downbeat --"A genuine sense of exploration."--Dave Conway, Melody Maker --"Uncanny accuracy."--Robert Palmer, New York Times

Additional Info http://www.dedicationrecords.com

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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