RANDY BERNSEN

Jazz Guitarist • Composer • Recording Artist

Contemporary jazz, fusion and groove — from South Florida to the world. Randy brings melody to the meeting place of jazz, funk and fusion.

Featuring collaborations with Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, Bob James, Peter Erskine and Jimmy Haslip. Randy has recorded and performed with Joe Zawinul.

Now recording and performing in the United States and Europe. Available for festivals, jazz clubs and special events — visit the Contact page for booking inquiries.

Listen to Heart Mind and Soul on streaming platforms and explore the recordings below. Use the button below for behind-the-scenes stories and email updates.

Music for People, Planets & Washing Machines

Randy began his recording career by inviting jazz and fusion luminaries to join his 1986 debut. With Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, Bob James and Peter Erskine on board, the album was released on MCA’s Zebra label and earned coverage in Down Beat and Guitar Player. 

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Grace Notes

Randy Bernsen

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The gift of music - listening and performing. Grace Notes produced by and Jimmy Haslip and myself, combines once again a super group of musicians grooving, playing and sweating on 8 original trax...jazzy, funky, funny, Read more

The gift of music - listening and performing.

Grace Notes produced by and Jimmy Haslip and myself, combines once again a super group of musicians grooving, playing and sweating on 8 original trax...jazzy, funky, funny, fast, slow...go go go! Enjoy all these different GRACE NOTES!

Randy Bernsen: guitar and guitar synths; Jimmy Haslip: bass (tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); Trey Henry: acoustic bass (track 2); Peter Erskine: drums (tracks 2, 8); Gary Novak: drums (tracks 1, 7); Virgil Donati: drums (track 3); Julius Pastorius: drums (track 3); Russell Ferrante: piano and synths (track 1); Steve Tavaglione: saxophone and synth horns (track 2 and 4 ); Max Boiko: trumpet (track 2 and 6); Luis Conte: percussion (track 2, 4, 5); Colin James - rhodes and piano (tracks 6, 7); Scott Kinsey: organ and rhodes (track 3, 4, 7, 8); Mac Chew: synths (track 3 and 7); Archie Pena -Percusion (track 5); Rockin’ Jake: harmonica (track 5); Torin Lawson: DJ (track 7); Robert Thomas, Jr.: hand drums (track 8).

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    Black Top 5:16
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    Red Clay 4:58
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    Grace 5:13
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    Indian Rivers 4:28
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    She's a Woman 4:20
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    Blues Travelers 6:14
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    Freddie's Conversion 4:38
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    Malibu Man 5:32
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Calling Me Back Home

Randy Bernsen

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South Florida grooves, steel pans , infectious melodies....all Calling Me back Home!

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    Calling me Back Home 6:01
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    The Peace 5:01
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    Share the Miracle 5:24
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    Purple 5:22
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    All We Know 5:01
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    A Tear and a Smile 6:04
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    Now and Forever 5:01
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    Hope 6:24
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Music for Planets., People and Washing Machines

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It's been said the first cut is the deepest.. This was my debut international project-Graced to have Jaco along and the best of the best with me! Tracklist Hide Credits A1Conehead Bop Bass – Jeff Carswell Drums – Paul Read more

It's been said the first cut is the deepest.. This was my debut international project-Graced to have Jaco along and the best of the best with me!

Tracklist Hide Credits A1Conehead Bop Bass – Jeff Carswell Drums – Paul Horn-Muller Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Bob James Guitar Synthesizer [Roland], Percussion – Randy Bernsen Horns, Vocals – Peter Graves Percussion – Dave Shelly, Mark Griffith (2) Piano [Acoustic] – Gary Mayone Steel Drums [Lead Pan] – Taras Kovayl Tenor Saxophone – Mark Colby Violin – Jeremy Miller (8), Leon Cohen (2), Margaret Schubert Vocals – Ocean Sound Choir 4:26A2Olde Hats Bass – Jaco Pastorius Drums – Peter Erskine Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Taras Kovayl Guitar – Randy Bernsen Horns – Whit Sidener Percussion – Gary Mayone Percussion [Hand Drums] – Robert Thomas, Jr. Steel Drums [Bass Pans] – Paul Horn-Muller Steel Drums [Lead Pan] – Othello 5:40A3My Funny Valentine / I Shot The Sheriff Bass – Sam Chiodo Drums – Mark Griffith (2) Guitar, Synthesizer [DX-7], Piano – Randy Bernsen Organ – Gary Mayone Steel Drums – Othello Vocals – Nicole Yarling 5:53A4Steppin' Drums – Peter Erskine Guitar Synthesizer [Roland] – Randy Bernsen 2:11B1Sir Yellow Bird Bass – Ray Peterson (3) Drums – Mark Griffith (2) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Taras Kovayl Guitar Synthesizer [Roland], Synthesizer [Oberheim] – Randy Bernsen Noises – Mike Couzzi Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Randy Emerick Trombone – Peter Graves Trumpet – Kenny Faulk Voice, Handclaps – Ocean Sound Choir 6:54B2Sundance (Abra Dancer) Bass – Jeff Carswell Drums – Rich Franks Flute – Ron Sant French Horn – Steve Roitstein Guitar, Kalimba, Synthesizer [OB-X], Autoharp – Randy Bernsen Percussion – Gary Mayone, Mark Griffith (2) Piano – Alex Darqui Vocals – Ocean Sound Choir 6:58B3Windsong Bass – Jaco Pastorius Drums – Rich Frank Guitar, Synthesizer [Oberheim] – Randy Bernsen Lyricon, Violin – Michael Urbaniak Lyrics By – Debi Champion Percussion – Gary Mayone Percussion [Hand Drums] – Robert Thomas, Jr. Piano – Herbie Hancock Trumpet – Melton Shakir Mustafa Vocals – Urzula Dudziak*

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    Sir Yellow Bird 7:03
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    Conehead Bop 4:33
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    Olde Hats 5:43
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    Windsong 6:10
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    My Funny Valentine Shot the Sheriff 5:58
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    Sundance (Abra dancer) 6:58
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    Steppin' 2:12
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Be Still and Know

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    Nana 4:27
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    Open the Eyes of my Heart 4:17
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    you are Holy 4:28
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    Lord You are Faithful 3:46
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    Who is Like the Lord 3:59
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    I Want to Follow 3:58
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    Create in me a new Heart 4:07
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    Be Still and Know 5:06
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