For Immediate Release

Drummer Bob Holz Returns With Album Release Featuring John McLaughlin and Jean Luc Ponty

Los Angeles – Drummer, composer, producer and MVD Audio recording artist Bob Holz will release an album on November 6th, 2026 featuring Rolling Stones bassist Darry Jones, John McLaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty, Larry Coryell, Randy Brecker, Stanley Clarke and Mike Stern.

The album is titled Next In Line and is engineered by Dennis Moody. It will be released on MVD Audio. The Executive Producer is Rob Stathis.

Next In Line is a “best of Bob Holz” compilation of ten remastered tracks selected from Bob’s eight previously released albums on MVD Audio.

The first track “Jammin Man” is reggae fusion at its best with a blistering bass solo from Stanley Clarke. Shooting Range features trading solos between Larry Coryell, Randy Brecker and Steve Weingart. World Turned Upside represents a mini Mahavishnu Orchestra reunion featuring John McLaughlin, Jean Luc Ponty and Ralphe Armstrong. “Larry’s Blues” is a heartfelt tribute to Larry Coryell featuring beautiful guitar playing by Mike Stern. A stand out on the record is “Better Try” which features bassist Darry Jones and saxophonist Brandon Fields. The tune is sure to be a smooth jazz listener’s favorite. Throughout Next In Line, Bob Holz’s drumming reaffirms his reputation as one of jazz fusion’s most talented drummers. The drumming on this album is nothing short of world class. Holz is known for his use of dynamics combined with amazing chops, sense of time, finesse, groove and taste. He is a profoundly musical drummer who also happens to enjoy composing music. The tune “Flat Out” is one of Bob’s compositions and features Randy Brecker on trumpet. Joining Bob as the percussionist on Next In Line is former Weather Report drummer Alex Acuna.

“The Tunnel” is a unique tune that features some beautiful guitar playing by the late, great Dean Brown. The album closes out with “Moving Eyes” from Bob’s first album A Vision Forward and features guitarist Mike Stern.

Bob has released eight albums on MVD Audio. Holz got his break playing and recording with guitarist Larry Coryell from 2015-2017. He has gone on to perform and record with some of the biggest names in the music business including Elliot Yamin, Darryl Jones, Mike Stern, Jean Luc Ponty, John McLaughlin, Randy Brecker, Larry Coryell, Stanley Clarke, Alex Acuna, Airto Moreira, Ralphe Armstrong, Billy Steinway, Dean Brown, Brandon Fields and Chet Catallo.  Bob’s band A Vision Forward has performed across the United States in Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester, Saratoga Springs and Syracuse. In 2023 they performed at the Syracuse Jazz Festival. Check out Bob’s performance video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/46zVFDa3Vtc

Track List:
1.Jammin Man-5:04
2.Shooting Range-4:24
3.World Turned Upside Down-6:07
4.Eleven High-3:21
5.Larry’s Blues-6:33
6.Flat Out-6:31
7.Better Try-3:55
8.The Tunnel-5:02
9.Silverthorne-6:22
10.Moving Eyes-4:19

Players:
Bob Holz-drums
Jean Luc Ponty-violin track 3
Billy Steinway-keyboards
Steve Weingart-keyboards track 2
John McLaughlin-guitar track 3
Larry Coryell-guitar track 2
Mike Stern-guitar tracks 5,9 and 10
Dean Brown-guitar tracks 7and 8
Alex Machacek-guitar tracks 1,4 and 6
Stanley Clarke-bass track1
Ralphe Armstrong-bass tracks 1,3,5 and 9
Darryl Jones-bass track 7
Ric Fierabracci-bass track 8
John Viavattine Jr- bass tracks 2 and 10
Mike Schoefter-bass tracks 4 and 6
Randy Brecker-trumpet tracks 1,2,4,5,6,8 and 9
Brandon Fields-saxophone track 7
Ada Rovatti-saxophone tracks 4,5,8 and 9
Jesse Collins-saxophone track 2
Alex Acuna-percussion track 7
James Moody-acoustic guitar track 4

Next In Line Credits
Artist-Bob Holz
Title-Next In Line
Label-MVD Audio
Produced by Bob Holz
Executive Producer-Rob Stathis
Sound Engineer-Dennis Moody
Additional Sound Engineer-Frank Stepanek tracks 2 and 10

All songs composed by Bob Holz(ASCAP) and Billy Steinway(BMI) except:
Jammin Man by Bob Holz
World Turned Upside Down by Billy Steinway
Better Try by Bob Holz, Brandon Fields and Billy Steinway
Bob Holz uses Canopus drums and Paiste cymbals
MVD Audio
A division of MVD Entertainment Group
Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Bob Holz ASCAP-BMI

Pre-order Next In Line: https://mvdshop.com/products/bob-holz-next-in-line-cd

For more information: www.bobholzband.com

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

For Immediate Release

Drummer Bob Holz To Release Third Album Feat. Bass Legends Stanley Clarke and Ralphe Armstrong!

“Bob Holz’s CDs keep getting better n’ better!…this one is just great!” – Randy Brecker

Jazz-fusion composer and drummer Bob Holz will be releasing his third album “VISIONS: Coast to Coast Connection,” featuring bass legend Stanley Clarke on February 23, 2018! “This collaboration with the jazz star and Return to Forever bassist/composer, Stanley Clarke involved the recording of new compositions I wrote taken from my roots in jazz, classical, blues and rock music,” says Holz. Joining Holz and Clarke is former Mahavishnu Orchestra bassist Ralphe Armstrong who currently plays in Holz’s touring band, Bob Holz and A Vision Forward featuring Jamie Glaser and Ralphe Armstrong. “My compositions have plenty of room for interplay between both bass players,” adds Holz. Bob Holz is presently managed by Roy Holland Productions and is signed to MVD Entertainment Group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWDKDTfM59Q

“I’m really honored to record with Stanley Clarke as his music has been a strong influence on me,” added Holz. Clarke has written the music for over 70 major motion pictures in addition to his successful solo career and long tenure as a member of Return To Forever with Chick Corea, Al Di Meola and Lenny White.

“I enjoyed playing this music very much. Good players along with good compositions is always a winning combination!” – Stanley Clarke

The recording took place in Los Angeles with famed sound engineer, Dennis Moody recording, mixing and mastering the performances. “Dennis mixed my last album and really knows how to create a world class record,” continued Holz. Moody also helped out with mixing Holz’s band live last May at Catalina Bar and Grill Jazz Club in Hollywood, California. Stanley Clarke also attended that concert which led to the upcoming recording session for Holz’s next album. Additionally, Executive Producer Rob Stathis once again contributed his production skills to the making of the record. Rob Stathis has been involved with producing Holz’s past collaborations with guitarist/composer the late Larry Coryell. “The loss of Larry Coryell last February was really rough. Bob and I want to continue in the tradition which Larry excelled in,” says Stathis.

“Many years I have been friends with Stanley Clarke, we talked about recording together!! Bob Holz made it happen on this recording!” – Ralphe Armstrong

Since the February 2017 release of Holz’s second album, “Visions and Friends,” Holz’s touring band, Bob Holz and A Vision Forward featuring Jamie Glaser and Ralphe Armstrong has played numerous live concerts from New York to California. The band features guitar guru Jamie Glaser (Chick Corea, Jean Luc Ponty, Bryan Adams) and bass virtuoso Ralphe Armstrong (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Herbie Hancock). Los Angeles based keyboardist Billy Steinway has been an integral contributor to Holz’s efforts playing both live shows and recording sessions. Steinway also joined Holz, Clarke and Armstrong on the recordings for the new album.

To purchase Bob Holz “VISIONS: Coast to Coast connection” CD:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bob+holz+visions+coast+to+coast+connection
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/visions-and-friends/id1177697242

For more information: http://www.bobholzband.com

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (US), glassonyonpr@gmail.com