Name: Saxophone Legend Jerry Bergonzi & His Quartet - LIVE!
Start: 2026-05-23T19:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-23T21:30:00-04:00
Location: The River Room

Saxophone Legend Jerry Bergonzi & His Quartet - LIVE!

The River Room, Willimantic

Legendary saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi brings masterful, high-energy jazz to Willimantic for an unforgettable live performance!

The River Room

Jerry Bergonzi Quartet LIVE at The River Room Saturday, May 23rd Doors 6:30 PM | Show 7:30 PM🎷 Jerry Bergonzi - saxophone 🎸 Sheryl Bailey - guitar 🎻 Harvie S - bass 🥁 Jason Tiemann - drumsExperience an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz as the legendary Jerry Bergonzi brings his acclaimed quartet to The River Room.A towering figure in modern jazz, Bergonzi is revered among musicians and critics alike for his powerful tone, fearless improvisation, and deeply expressive playing. With a career spanning decades, he has performed on stages across the globe, collaborated with jazz icons, and recorded more than 60 albums as a leader. His work—both on stage and in the classroom—has helped shape generations of jazz artists, earning him a reputation as both a master performer and a master educator.Among saxophonists, Bergonzi’s influence is legendary—so much so that the late Michael Brecker, widely considered one of the greatest tenor players of all time, once famously deflected praise by saying, “You’d better ask Jerry Bergonzi.”From his early days immersing himself in the sounds of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, to sharing the stage with legends like Dave Brubeck, Bergonzi has forged a singular voice rooted in tradition yet constantly pushing boundaries. His performances are a dynamic blend of technical brilliance, spontaneity, and emotional depth—each show unfolding as a fresh, electrifying conversation between master musicians.Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness one of jazz’s most respected voices in an intimate setting.🎟️ Seating is limited—advance tickets strongly recommended.#JerryBergonzi #LiveJazz #JazzAtTheRiverRoom #TheRiverRoom #JazzNight #ModernJazz #SaxophoneLegend #LiveMusicCT #CTJazz #JazzLive #Improvisation #MusicLovers #WillimanticEvents #SupportLiveMusic

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