Called the "Segovia of Jazz", Gene Bertoncini is one of the most acclaimed jazz guitarists of the last 50 years. A one-time sideman to Buddy Rich, a distinguished accompanist to singers such as Lena Horne, Tony Bennett and Carmen MacCrae, and a member of the late ‘60's Tonight Show Band, Bertoncini has also collaborated with such diverse musicians as Benny Goodman, Wayne Shorter, and Chet Baker.

Bertoncini is one of the pioneers of the nylon-string acoustic guitar. With elegance and ease, he bridges the jazz, classical, pop, and bossa nova styles, integrating his own spontaneous and tasteful improvisations along the way. His fluid technique and lyricism have won him international praise and accolades for his artistry on both the classical and electric guitar.

A native of New York City, Bertoncini attended the University of Notre Dame where he received a degree in architecture. He used his degree twice when he designed a house for his parents and another for his brother. He describes the architectural experience as something which gives his music its finely-wrought form and style. He wins continual praise for the superb structure of his arrangements and improvisations which serve as a vehicle for his virtuosic technique.

Mr. Bertoncini’s teaching credits include the Eastman School of Music where he regularly performs and conducts summer workshops for jazz guitarists, the New England Conservatory, New York University, and the Banff School of Fine Arts.

---

Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites