Beck's Belero Exploring The Works Of Jeff Beck From David Vito Gregoli

GRAMMY® winner Janet Robin and David Vito Gregoli join forces for a bold, modern reimagining of Jeff Beck’s iconic instrumental, “Beck’s Bolero.” Their version goes live on all streaming media on Friday July 24 at 12:00 AM PT.Pre-save here https://lnk.dmsmusic.co/janetrobindavidvitogregoli_becksbolero
There’s also a music video that features Robin, Gregoli, plus percussionist MB Gordy working on “Beck’s Bolero” in the studio. This goes live also Friday at midnight, as well, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fthUxd9Elyw.Vito says, “This is our homage to someone who constantly evolved, never rested on his fame or laurels. The song’s unique beat — and the fact it was recorded with members of Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Yardbirds, The Stones — all make this a historic piece.”
Though both artists are most recently recognized for their acoustic work within the music community, Robin and Gregoli have a lifetime of experience as virtuosic electric guitarists. They bring decades of musicianship, production experience, and artistic vision to this fresh exploration of one of rock guitar’s most enduring compositions. Their version honors the mystery, tension, and cinematic power of the original while reshaping it through a contemporary, expressive instrumental lens.
The Drum Motive & Why This Version TravelsThe recording’s not‑so‑secret weapon is GRAMMY®‑winning drummer/percussionist MB Gordy, whose opening drum figure adds a brief jolt of energy — a deliberate ignition that sets the piece in motion. Vito describes it as “a take‑off on a James Brown beat, giving it urgency as it weaves in and out of the traditional Bolero pulse.”
Gordy’s blend of Middle Eastern dumbek, shakers, classic rock tambourine, and triangle creates a shifting rhythmic landscape that propels the performance forward. This interplay — drums sparking motion, guitars expanding texture — is what makes the interpretation travel: the piece evolves, opens, and moves through dynamic layers rather than staying fixed in a single emotional register.

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