He counts Johnny Smith, Hank Garland, Joe Pass, Tal Farlow, Wes Montgomery, Howard Roberts, Jim Hall, and Pat Martino amongst his influences
(2) One of the finest jazz guitarists in Philadelphia, Jimmy Bruno is a passionate hard bopper who loves to swing aggressively but can be a very sensitive ballad player when he puts his mind to it. The Italian-American was raised in South Philly, where he fell in love with jazz as a kid and took up the guitar at the age of seven. Growing up, he was influenced by such bop guitar greats as Joe Pass, Kenny Burrell, Barney Kessel and Jimmy Raney but also admired the pre-bop work of Eddie Lang, Charlie Christian and Django Reinhart. At 19, Bruno hit the road as a sideman for The Buddy Rich Big Band before ended up spending much of his youth living in the West--where he did a lot of non-jazz gigs in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Although those live and studio pursuits paid the bills for Bruno, he never gave up hard bop and hoped to eventually be a full-time jazz musician. Returning to Philly in 1988, a 35-year-old Bruno was determined to do exactly that even it meant being poor for awhile. An article in the Philadelphia Weekly quoted Bruno as saying that he went from earning several thousand dollars a week in the West to working for minimum wage at "a real dive" in Philly's Fairmount section--but that he was happy and fulfilled because he was playing live jazz five nights a week. Eventually, Bruno was able to give up part-time bartending and concentrate on nothing but playing and teaching jazz. In the early 1990s, he came to the attention of the late Concord Jazz founder/president Carl Jefferson, who was impressed with his playing and signed him to the label. Bruno's first album as a leader, Sleight of Hand, was recorded in 1991, followed by other bop-oriented Concord dates like Burnin' in 1994 and Like That (which featured organist Joey DeFrancesco) in 1995. The late 1990s found Bruno continuing to record for Concord while playing and teaching extensively around Philly. His first Live at Birdland recording appeared in 1997; its sequel, a collaboration with tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton, followed two years later. Bruno next resurfaced in the spring of 2000 with Polarity. ~ Alex Henderson
One For Amos
Jimmy Bruno Lyrics
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Simply because you're near me.
Funny, but when you're near me
I'm in the mood for love.
Heaven is in your eyes
Bright as the stars we're under
Oh! Is it any wonder
Why stop to think of whether
This little dream might fade?
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
If there's a cloud above
If it should rain we'll let it
But for tonight, forget it!
I'm in the mood for love
The lyrics of Jimmy Bruno's song "I'm In The Mood For Love" express the singer's intense feelings of romanticism, which have been triggered by the presence of a significant other. The singer suggests that the mere proximity of this person has the power to stir deep feelings of love and desire in his heart. Moreover, he highlights the heavenliness of the person's eyes, which are beautiful enough to rival the brightness of the stars they find themselves beneath. The singer acknowledges the possibility of obstacles that may arise in their relationship, but he chooses to focus on the present and enjoy the moment. He is not afraid to put his heart on the line and commit to his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for love
I am in a state of romantic and amorous feelings
Simply because you're near me.
My current emotional state is primarily influenced by your proximity to me.
Funny, but when you're near me
It is amusing to me that my romantic feelings are so easily swayed by your presence.
Heaven is in your eyes
Your eyes possess a divine and ethereal quality.
Bright as the stars we're under
The radiance of your eyes outshines even the stars above us.
Oh! Is it any wonder
It is not surprising that I am experiencing such strong feelings due to the beauty of your eyes.
I'm in the mood for love?
I am curious as to whether you are aware of the effect you have on me.
Why stop to think of whether
There is no reason to question the authenticity of my emotions.
This little dream might fade?
I refuse to entertain the idea that my feelings are fleeting or 'just a dream.'
We've put our hearts together
We have formed a deep emotional connection.
Now we are one, I'm not afraid!
I feel a sense of unity with you and have no fear about our relationship.
If there's a cloud above
If there are any concerns or obstacles in our relationship,
If it should rain we'll let it
We will weather any difficulties that come our way.
But for tonight, forget it!
For this moment, let us focus on our love and forget any worries or doubts we may have.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh
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