Press

Selected reviews and media coverage of Bernard Grobman's work as a guitarist, producer, songwriter, arranger, and musical director.

Jazz Right Now
Afro Yaqui Music Collective – Mirror Butterfly: The Migrant Liberation Movement Suite

"Stoneflower Requiem," with revolutionary lyrics over funk rhythms and Bernard Grobman's sinewy electric guitar, reminiscent of Pete Cosey's noted work.

Role: Guitarist
Read Full Review →https://www.jazzrightnow.com/review-afro-yaqui-music-collective-mirror-butterfly-the-migrant-liberation-movement-suite/

Time Is Illmatic

Salt-N-Pepa – "Good Life" (Brand New)

"The rhymes were passable, but I was more impressed with the buttery guitar licks (courtesy of Bernard Grobman)..."

Role: Guitarist

Read Full Review →https://timeisillmatic.me/2026/02/03/salt-n-pepa-brand-new-october-21-1997/

VIBE

The Spinners – Full Circle

"The Spinners unveiled a new album that took us by surprise... a stellar representation of their legacy and well-versed discography."

Role: Producer • Executive Producer • Co-songwriter • Guitarist

Read the full article →https://www.vibe.com/music/reviews/tink-andra-day-bjrnck-new-rnb-1234877701/

Soul, Jazz and Funk

The Spinners – Full Circle

"Bernard was the all-round producer of the CD. He was the one who did the arranging of the songs and the music portion of the songs." — Ronnie Moss, quoted in Soul, Jazz and Funk

Role: Producer • Executive Producer • Co-songwriter • Guitarist

Read the Full Review →https://www.soulandjazzandfunk.com/reviews/the-spinners-full-circle-reservoir-media/

Paste

Miguel – "Anointed"

"...a slinky ballad filled with psychedelic embellishments..."

Role: Co-songwriter • Guitarist

Read the Full Review →https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/suki-waterhouse/suki-waterhouse-loveland-album-review