Bernard Grobman is an American composer, producer, and guitarist whose multifaceted career spans classical training, Broadway performances, and collaborations with renowned artists across various music genres. ^[1] +1 ^[2] +1

Early Life and Education Bernard Grobman is a classically trained musician, though specific details about his early life and education are not publicly documented.

Career Music Production and Collaborations Grobman began his production career under the mentorship of producer Dave Hall, known for Mariah Carey's "Dreamlover." He has since become an international award-winning, Grammy-nominated, platinum recording artist and producer. In 2018, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album for his production work on Miguel’s album "War and Leisure." ^[3]

Throughout his career, Grobman has worked with a diverse array of artists, including Melissa Etheridge, Arlissa, Miguel and Robin. Notably, he co-produced Robin's hit single "Frontside Ollie," which won Song of the Year at the Finnish Emma Gaala in 2012 and spent four weeks at number one on the Finnish pop charts. The corresponding album, "The Code," remained at number one on the Finnish Pop Album Chart for 30 weeks and was certified seven times platinum. ^[4] +1 ^[5] +1 ^[6]

Grobman also served as a staff producer with the hip-hop group Ruff Ryders, contributing to projects that achieved significant chart success. ^[7]

Performance and Session Work As a guitarist, Grobman has toured with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John and jazz legends Maynard Ferguson and Sarah Brightman. He has recorded with Latin music icons such as The Fania All Stars, Hector Lavoe, Nydia Caro, and Ednita Nazario. On Broadway, he has performed in the pits of musicals including "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Grease." Additionally, Grobman has performed with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and has appeared at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and the Newport Jazz Festival. ^[8] +1 ^[9] +1

Recent Projects In 2024, Grobman served as the executive producer for The Spinners' album "Full Circle," commemorating the group's 70th anniversary. The album features ten new tracks produced by Grobman, including singles like "Easy on Me" and "After Hours." This project marked the final album featuring original member Henry Fambrough. ^[10] +3 ^[11] +3 ^[12] +3

Selected Discography Miguel – "War and Leisure" (2017) – Producer

Melissa Etheridge – "This Is M.E." (2014) – Producer

Robin – "The Code" (2012) – Co-producer

The Spinners – "Full Circle" (2024) – Executive Producer ^[13] +1 ^[14] +1 ^[15] +1

Awards and Recognition Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album for Miguel's "War and Leisure" (2018)

Emma Gaala Award for Song of the Year for Robin's "Frontside Ollie" (2012) ^{[16] [17]}

External Links

Bernard Grobman on AllMusic https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bernard-grobman-mn0001215611

Bernard Grobman on IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6398263/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_bernard%2520grobman

Bernard Grobman on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TsEYmqPeq3h3tnJjuDPbp?si=-JTYttagQNuPyyf59AOnDg

Note: This article is based on publicly available information and may not encompass the entirety of Bernard Grobman's career.