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. Bob brozman learn to play bottleneck blues guitar volume. Bob brozman learn to play bottleneck blues guitar volume 1. According to bob brozman, the national guitar represents a transition point between acoustic and electric instruments. I have just modified 3 external links on bob brozman. The difference between the softest and loudest strokes is really huge and there are. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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.
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. Since the age of, he had been fascinated by national resonator guitars. This book is a history, source book and owners manual for players and fans which covers the facts and figures necessary for serious collectors. Amazon price new from used from kindle edition please retry. Back in about 1986 i sold a vintage style 3 national near mint condition through gruhns that bob brozman picked up. Bob brozman allegations update the wil forbis blog. The original nationals were always the best resonator guitars from the golden age of american instrument history, but they stopped production in 1941. Mel bay this concert video includes hawaiian slack key guitar ki hoalu master ledward kaapana performing solo on many instruments including.
The history and artistry of national resonator instruments by bob. 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. Bob brozman heartily endorses the following equipment. 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. As a long time fan of bob brozmans national guitar playing i was delighted to find that he teaches in a very clear and understandable manner the basics of hawaiian steel guitar, in low bass g, not the more modern c6 tuning, and a variety of tunes that while hard at first, provide a basic vocabulary of hawaiian style licks and riffs. 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. Bob brozman can hardly contain his enthusiasm about music, in particular his devotion to the national line of metalbodied stringed instruments. Nov 03, 1995 bob brozman considers the concept of fashion a complete waste of time. Two gifted guitarists team up for a program of music from the hawaiian islands in this performance video. A while back i mentioned the disturbing allegations that guitarist bob brozman who killed himself in april was a child molester. Bob brozman generally performed solo with several of his silver plated national guitars, his national ukulele, and a. 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. 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. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments book.
It provides a comprehensive history of the development of the resonator guitar and the company, from its inception to its modern reincarnation. Renowned instructor and grammy nominee bob carlin is one of the bestknown banjoists performing. Bob brozman was born on march 8, 1954 in new york city, new york, usa. 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. Resonator guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, electric gutiars. Brozman was also the worlds foremost expert on national guitars. National resonator instruments by bob brozman 1993. Ok, first of all, bob is a great player and knows more than anything about prewar. However, as a musicologist and an expert on national guitars he has a huge bank of knowledge and research to. When i was a kid, bob joked, i told my dad i wanted to be a musician when i grew up. 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.
The allegation is that he had molested his stepchild over a long period of time. He died on april 23, 20 in santa cruz, california, usa. Renowned instructor and grammy nominee bob carlin is one of the bestknown banjoists performing today. A wonderful book full of information on the history and construction of these amazing guitars. National resophonic of course ive designed a 27scale baritone tricone. Bob brozman s the history and artistry of national resoator instruments is the definitive work about these beautiful guitars. This instrument is now part of nationals range of products. He wrote a book, the history and artistry of national resonator instruments, and designed a lowerpitched guitar, the baritone tricone with three. 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 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. This book, an update of his 1983 classic with the welcome addition of a cd, teaches readers how to play 32. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments by. Bob brozman is the author of the history and artistry of national resonator instruments 4.
When he was, at the height of a blues revival, he discovered the delights of. This abuse happened some years ago spanning a period of time from when his victim was a toddler through to being a young teenager. 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. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments is an insiders view of the string instruments that bridged the gap between the.
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. He literally wrote the book on them1993s the history and artistry of national resonator instruments. 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. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bob brozman at the discogs marketplace. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments paperback may 1, 1993 by bob brozman author 4. These allegations existed almost entirely in the comments sections of various blogs and music news sites there was no formal article exploring them. Whats more, the term musicologist would also be an appropriate designation to say that the veteran player is a musical ambassador is an understatement. Read the history and artistry of national resonator instruments by bob brozman available from rakuten kobo. The history and artistry of national resoator instruments is the definitive work about these beautiful guitars. 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.
Its a wonderful book with lots of photos of really nice photos of antique resonators and a thorough history of national resonator guitars. Bob brozman, a man fascinated by nationals since childhood, has devoted his life to playing, recording, teaching, restoring, and reviving these amazing instruments. My book, the history and artistry of national resonator instruments, details the entire tangled story. There is also a high possibility that he has molested other children over a. 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. 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. He was very recognizable from his dark hair and dark beard. Discover book depositorys huge selection of bob brozman books online. I cant exactly recall how i first discovered the music of bob brozman. Brozman kept up a steady world wide tour schedule and founded guitar seminars. He used this instrument extensively and if you have not seen bobs book on nationals, i recommend it. In addition to many black and white historical photos, there is also a 32page color section highlighting models.
I was stunned by his complete mastery of early american guitar styles like blues and ragtime. Bob brozman child molestation allegations the wil forbis blog. Bob brozman child molestation allegations the wil forbis. Bob brozman, who has been found dead aged 59, was a guitarist. Bob brozman has dedicated a considerable amount of time and resources in researching this subject. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments paperback may 1 1993. Bob brozman music, the catalogue of instruments available from national resophonic guitars, inc. Paradise in peril 1993, half life 1986 and coral reef adventure 2003. Bob brozman considers the concept of fashion a complete waste of time. May 31, 2017 this instrument is now part of nationals range of products. Although he is only 41,mtvs fast edits are anathema to him and he. 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. 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 is an extraordinary player with an encyclopedic knowledge of the music.
Bob brozman, no modernist, knows about loud the new york. 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. It has a much wider dynamic range than any acoustic or electric guitar. 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. Bob brozman generally performed solo with several of his silver plated national guitars, his national ukulele, and a bear creek lap steel. National s shop has some of the worlds best metal engravers and inlay artists. Bob brozman, guitarist, is dead at 59 the new york times. However, as a musicologist and an expert on national guitars he has a huge bank of knowledge and research to fall back on. Bear creek weissenborn and kona reproductions, playing two of them, the kona in high tuning bottom to top. 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. 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. 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. Nationals shop has some of the worlds best metal engravers and inlay artists.
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. Andrian pertout speaks to new yorks world blues guru bob brozman about his latest global adventure. I am not a great fan of bob brozmans playing a wee bit too whacky and vaudeville for my liking. Incredibly, he is credited with both driving the prices of original national instruments. Bob brozman, no modernist, knows about loud the new york times. This national is pictured in fullpage spread front and backin the book. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments. These beautiful instruments have long been a favorite with musicians. The history and artistry of national resonator instruments is an insiders view of the string instruments that bridged the gap between the acoustic and.