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Performer

Birth

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September 6, 1942 in Athol, MA

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Vocal

 

Dave Bargeron is a renowned American trombonist, tuba player, and jazz musician. He was born on September 6, 1942, in Athol, Massachusetts, and grew up in a musical family. His father was a trumpet player, and his mother was a pianist. Bargeron started playing the piano at the age of five and later switched to the trombone when he was in high school. Bargeron attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied jazz and classical music. He also played in various local bands and orchestras, including the Boston Pops Orchestra. After graduating from Berklee, Bargeron moved to New York City to pursue a career in music. In 1967, Bargeron joined the jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears as a trombonist and tuba player. The band was known for its fusion of rock, jazz, and blues, and Bargeron's versatile playing style was a perfect fit for the group. He played on several of the band's albums, including their self-titled second album, which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1970. Bargeron left Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1973 to pursue a solo career and to work as a session musician. He played on numerous albums for artists such as Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Eric Clapton. He also worked as a sideman for jazz musicians such as Gil Evans, Carla Bley, and Don Cherry. In addition to his work as a session musician, Bargeron continued to perform with various jazz and classical ensembles. He played with the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He also played with the jazz fusion group Dreams, which included other notable musicians such as Billy Cobham, John Abercrombie, and Michael Brecker. Bargeron's versatility as a musician allowed him to play a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz to rock. He was known for his technical proficiency on the trombone and tuba, as well as his ability to improvise and play with feeling. His playing style was influenced by jazz musicians such as J.J. Johnson and Miles Davis, as well as classical composers such as Bach and Beethoven. Throughout his career, Bargeron received numerous awards and accolades for his musical contributions. In 1999, he was inducted into the Berklee College of Music Hall of Fame. He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Trombone Association in 2012. Bargeron continued to perform and record music well into his later years. He played on the soundtrack for the 2014 film Whiplash, which won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing. He also released several albums as a solo artist, including his 2016 album Trombone and Beyond. Dave Bargeron passed away on March 29, 2019, at the age of 76. He left behind a legacy as one of the most versatile and talented musicians of his generation. His contributions to jazz, classical, and rock music will continue to inspire and influence musicians for generations to come.

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