Bernie Williams – Moving Forward

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”