Nelson Braxton and Eric Bolvin work on the final mix of “Time Bomb”. From the EBjazz Records CD “Workin’ It” WWW.BolvinMusic.com

Producer Eric Bolvin demonstrates Pro-Tools editing techniques. The song is "Time Bomb" from the upcoming EBjazz Records release "Workin' It".

Producer Eric Bolvin works with guitarist Chris Cain recording rhythm and lead tracks. The song is “Time Bomb” from the upcoming EBjazz Records release "Workin' It".

The WVJO tackles this tough chart with Grant Geissman-guitar, Eric Bolvin- EVI, Noel Catura-tenor sax and Gus Kambeitz-bass. I use three different sounds on the EVI.

Here’s an inside look at how records are made with Eric Bolvin, Myron Dove, Billy Johnson and Dave Gakle. From the upcoming EBjazz Records CD "Workin’ It".

Video 1 is a great way to get started with improvising! Eric explains and demonstrates his concept of note usage and how to use it in your improvisation. Great for beginners, advanced improvisers or teachers! you can get the downloads to use with this video on the Music and Trumpet page.

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA.

Here’s one off our new CD "The Night, The Rain And You". This is how to say San Jose- it’s all one word Sanazzay and Sanazzay is one funky town! Features Jesse Reyes on keys, EB on trumpet on Tom Politzer on sax.

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA.

Here’s one off our new CD "The Night, The Rain And You". Here’s one of my favorite tunes of all time in a hip-hop jazz style. Features Mike Renwick on guitar and Tom on sax

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA.

Here’s one off our new CD "The Night, The Rain And You". This is a great tune from Donald Fagen’s The Nitefly cd. Features Tom on sax and Timo Gutierrez on percussion.

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA.

The Stevie Wonder tune features Tom on sax and EB on EVI.

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA.

This one’s by Gus and features the whole band.

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA.

Here’s the title cut off our new CD "The Night, The Rain And You". Features EB on EVI and Mikey Renwick on guitar. Politzer on sax.

Recorded July 24 2007 at Jazz On The Row, San Jose CA.

Can’t go wrong with What’s Goin On! Features Tom and Eric on horns.

Recorded December 3, 2006.

Here’s the Yellowjackets tune featuring Russell on piano and the WVJO. I arranged this for big band and play the EVI. Pretty good blend with EVI, trumpet, alto and soprano on the head. The patch is something I came up with using Tonebank editor for the JV1010. NOTE: Sound in one side at times.

Recorded December 3, 2006.

Features Russell Ferrante on piano, Noel Catura on tenor, Bruce Campbell on drums and EB on trumpet. Not my best solo but I thought I'd put it up anyway. The sax solo is monsterous!

This video explains how, why and when to do the controversial pencil exercise.

Recorded November 13, 2006.

Here’s a big band chart that I wrote for Greg Adams and I to play on flugels. Click to purchase a chart for Mirembe.

Recorded November 13, 2006.

This is a big band chart that can feature any instrument as featured soloist. Today I played it on EVI. I may be the first EVI player to front a big band! Click to purchase a chart for Tribute 2001.

Featured soloists are:

EB - Trumpet
Eric Raeburn - Tenor Sax
Wayne Wallace - Trombone

The EB Horns:

Doug Rowan - Alto Sax
Noel Catura - Bari Sax
Eric Bolvin - Trumpet

Recorded September 17, 2006 at the Santa Clara Art & Wine festival.

This is a fun gig that we play every year. They always have a nice PA at this gig and a very cool hospitality tent.

Recorded September 2, 2006 at Gordon Biersch Brewery in San Jose CA.

This is a fun tune to play and we do a free form arrangement.

Trumpet section:

Julito Alvarado
Julius Melendez
Eric Bolvin

Recorded June 24, 2006 at the Puerto Rican Cultural Festival.

I don’t do many Latin gigs these days but this was a cool gig. Most of the band was flown in from Puerto Rico where Tony Vega is a well known star. We rehearsed once and then did this gig. All these cats were top notch salsa cats. Very cool being the gringo for a day.

Recorded April 27, 2006 at Gordon Biersch Brewery in San Jose CA.

Here’s a little funky thing I wrote many years ago. Features the EVI.

Trumpet solos:

Carl Saunders
Eric Bolvin

Recorded February 2, 2004 at West Valley College in Saratoga CA.

Here’s Carl and I playing the old MF tune. I’m not at my best here but I thought you’d enjoy this. I developed a serious head tilt during the years when I didn’t practice much. Compare to the later videos and you can see and hear the difference. The first thing that got me back on track was The Shulman System.

The EB Horns:

Doug Rowan - Alto Sax
Noel Catura - Bari Sax
Eric Bolvin - Trumpet

Recorded July 30, 2006 in Los Gatos CA.

This is not the greatest recording and we are winging it, but all in all sounds pretty good.

Original Quorum Band:

Tom Politzer - Sax
Joe Heinemann - Piano
Ken Harrill - Guitar
Dan Robbins - Bass
Peter Booras - Drums

Recorded August 2002 at The San Jose Jazz Festival.

This is a live recording featuring:

Scott Barnhill - Sax
Daveed Bahroozi - Piano
Dan Robbins - Bass
Tim Solook - Drums

This was part of a concert series we did at West Valley College in Saratoga CA. The video was recorded by Patrick Collins and John Gehman. It was edited by John.

John was my best friend and we were working on this video project until he was killed in a bike accident on August 13, 2005. We miss you John.

John's site with his music is at www.jgehman.com