Jerry Bergonzi is a purist. He deeply loves the saxophone and enjoys practicing, excited at the thought of being able to do something musically that he could not previously do. He reharmonizes standards by stretching chord progressions beyond their furthest reaches because he wants to challenge himself as a soloist.
For Bergonzi, it is all about the music. Accolades and glory are far from his mind. In a world that rarely recognizes such dedication, he has carved out a life in Boston, where he can compose music, play a weekly gig with his quintet and teach at New England Conservatory with no curriculum restrictions. He travels about 130 days a year performing. All this he balances with a rich family life: He and his wife, the accomplished pianist Jeri DiMarco Bergonzi, have two children.
Another superb session! I hope that Matt-Man is healthy and busy on another project, rather than sick 🌻Thank you very much, Greg! Jerry, you're playing a 3 strength BSS reed on a 10* (0.135"). I'm only playing a BSS silver 2.5 on a 0.109". So you are playing on a stiff reed for that ridonkulous tip opening. 🪵 What's matters is that you're getting a good sound, that you're happy with.
Bravissimi tutti. In particolare il pianista PK, incredibile capacità di variare con libertà armonico-ritmica e di grande delicatezza. Sono sicuro di aver usato termini comprensibili per comuni radici linguistiche.
Jerry sounds fenomenal i love both of the peaces! x) and your comment over christianity vs churchianity -> thats truly and a new testament master! peace and love from Riga