by Vince Lewis.

Bill Hart is currently based in Atlanta, GA. He has been head of the guitar program at the Atlanta Institute of Music for fifteen years. Born and raised in Canada he began playing guitar at a very early age. His early influences were Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page. After hearing a jazz guitarist playing in a music store Hart decided to explore that intriguing style.

He attended Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California and graduated with honors. While there, Hart had the opportunity to study with Mike Stern, Steve Kahn and Wayne Krantz. He has opened for jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock, Acoustic Alchemy and Yellow Jackets. His style is similar to his mentors, but maintains its own unique voice.

This self-produced CD, Subject To Change, is a high energy fusion experience. It is comprised of all original compositions. Hart is a skilled composer as well as a solid guitarist in this genre. “On My Way Home” opens the set. His solos are technically sound, and his tone ranges from clean classic rock to John Scofield-like overdriven fusion.

Mike Stern makes a cameo appearance on “What Are You Doing.” This tune has a bluesy funk feel. Stern also appears on “This is Why.” Other titles include “Loose Gravel,” “You’re Next” and “Inside Out.”

Hart is joined by bassists Enrico Galetta and Gary Wilkins. Drummers are Tom Knight, Charles Marvray and Jeff Van Veen. Ahsa Ahla provides percussion on five tracks.

Fans of the fusion genre will enjoy this recording. Hart plays with great intensity and emotion and is a quality performer in this style.

Title: Subject to Change
Release Date: 2008
Producer: BMH Records

Track Listing
1. On My Way Home
2. Out for June
3. Jim Gilligan
4. Sara's Song5 Anna Banana
6. Loose Gravel
7. Subject to Change
8. You're Next
9. Canadese Africano
10. What Are You Doing
11. This Is Why
12. Inside Out
13. Spazio Aperto
14. It's Working
15. Cerchi Nel Grano

Related Link
Bill Hart Music