Bernie Williams - Moving Forward

feat. Scott Hernderson, Dave Koz, Jon Secada, Bruce Springsteen, Mike Stern, Wayman TisdaleCritically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter and famed NY Yankees star Bernie Williams has signed a recording contract with Reform Records for his sophomore album 'MovingForward'. The Puerto Rico native and five-time All Star is a classically-trained musician who developed his love for playing guitar alongside baseball, while listening to salsa, merengue and 80�s rock. 'Moving Forward' embraces those early influences, while alsoreflecting a unique mixture of classical and jazz guitar topped-off with additional Latin rhythms.'Moving Forward' features a variety of original instrumentals written and performed by Williams � playing alongside renowned musicians such as Dave Weckl (drums), MikeStern (guitar), Scott Henderson (guitar), Dave Koz (sax) and Giovanni Hidalgo (percussion) to name a few. A special collaboration with Jon Secada is also featured.Having already received wide praise for his own musical abilities, Williams was right at home playing with these world class musicians. Incl. �Glory Days� feat. Bruce Springsteen. Entertainment Weekly has called Williams �a mighty fine guitarist and composer,� while The Boston Herald favorably compared his performance style �to George Benson and Earl Klugh.� New York Times echoed that Williams� playing �hits theperfect chord.�Williams played his entire 16-year baseball career with the New York Yankees (1991-2006) where he was a four-time World Series Champion and a five-time All Star. He isamong the Yankees all-time leaders in every major batting category and has also earned four Gold Gloves for his excellence in centerfield.