Bernie Williams' latest out April 14

BERNIE WILLIAMS’ New Album Moving Forward
Will Be Released On April 14, 2009

Williams’ Eagerly-Awaited Second Album Features Guest Appearances By Bruce Springsteen, Jon Secada, Patti Scialfa, Dave Koz, The Harlem Boys & Girls Alumni Choir, Famed Yankees Public Address Announcer Bob Sheppard And An All-Star Cast Of Renowned Studio Musicians

In Conjunction With The Release Of Moving Forward, Music & Baseball Fans Will Have Several Opportunities To Connect With The Acclaimed Guitarist/Songwriter And Famed Yankee Superstar:

- Look For Bernie Williams To Appear At The April 2nd Opening Of The New Yankee Stadium Hard Rock Café, Where He Will Donate His Custom-Made Yankees 51 Fender Telecaster Guitar & Perform With Music Students From The Bronx-Based Renaissance EMS Organization.

- On April 7th, QVC Will Hold An Advance Sale of Moving Forward, Paired With A Limited Edition Copy Of The Hardcover Book Yankee Stadium: The Final Season – Signed By Williams.

- On April 8th, The YES NETWORK Will Air A One-Hour “CenterStage” With Bernie Williams, Featuring An In-Depth Interview & Music Performance Of Songs From Moving Forward.

- On April 14th, Williams Will Celebrate The Release Of Moving Forward By Meeting With Fans At A 6:00PM In-Store Appearance At BORDERS (2 Penn Plaza, New York).

- Finally, Bernie Will Take To The Stage To Perform A Special Concert (With Special Surprise Guests) April 18th At The Nokia Theatre Times Square.

MOVING FORWARD, the sophomore album from critically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter and famed NY Yankees star BERNIE WILLIAMS will be released on April 14 by Reform Records. Showcasing a variety of musical styles representing Williams’ diverse influences such as jazz and classical guitar, rock, salsa, merengue and other Latin Rhythms, Moving Forward marks the five-time All-Star’s eagerly awaited follow-up to his critically hailed 2003 debut The Journey Within. A classically-trained instrumentalist who developed his love for playing guitar (alongside baseball), at a young age in Puerto Rico, Williams has dedicated the last two years toward his growth as a musician and the preparation and recording of the songs shared on Moving Forward.

Co-Produced by Williams and Loren Harriet (who also helmed The Journey Within), Moving Forward features a variety of original instrumentals written and performed by Williams – playing alongside renowned musicians such as Dave Weckl (drums), Mike Stern (guitar), Scott Henderson (guitar), Dave Koz (sax), Wayman Tisdale (bass), Giovanni Hidalgo (percussion) just to name a few. The album also finds Bernie joined by a few more very special guests on select cover songs that have been longtime favorites of Williams.

Jon Secada (along with the Harlem Boys & Girls Alumni Choir) joins Williams in the studio for a highly energetic reprise of Secada’s famed “Just Another Day”. In a nod to both artists’ bi-lingual heritage, a completely Spanish version of the song - “Otra Dia Mas Sin Fuerte” - is also an album highlight. Next, Williams reached out to a fellow New York icon to lend his instantly recognizable voice to the album’s most heartfelt and personal track, with the legendary Voice of Yankee Stadium Bob Sheppard providing a specially recorded introduction to Williams’ deeply introspective version of “Take Me Out To The Ball Game”

Finally, in a very special bonus track, Moving Forward ends with a celebratory live recording in which Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa take to the stage with Williams (on a night in which Bernie was the honoree of the “Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation”) for a rousing version of “Glory Days”. After Williams deftly handles a guitar solo to the delight of the crowd, Springsteen bestows Bernie with the ultimate musical compliment, proclaiming: “I believe there is a place in the E Street band for this gentleman”

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