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Berg was influenced by the late 1964–1967 period of John Coltrane's music. A student from the hard bop school, Berg played from 1973 to 1976 with Horace Silver and, from 1977 to 1983, with Cedar Walton. Berg became more widely known when he joined Miles Davis' band in 1984.
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Dec 7, 2002 · Bob Berg, a tenor saxophonist who brought the speed and intensity of middle-period John Coltrane into a jazz-fusion context, died on Thursday in an automobile accident in Amagansett, N.Y., said...
Bob Berg was born in Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst area. At the age of six, he began lessons in classical piano. He then took up alto and tenor saxophones at thirteen.
Dec 5, 2002 · Bob Berg. Tenor saxophonist Bob Berg channeled the bold dynamics of hard bop to emerge as one of contemporary jazz's most expressive and resourceful improvisers, honing a richly articulated sound bolstered by flawless…. Read Full Biography.
Dec 15, 2023 · Bob Berg: Remembering Bob Berg. by John Kelman October 17, 2005. When saxophonist Bob Berg was tragically killed in December, 2002 at the age of 51, he'd just recorded two projects that would demonstrate just how passionate and far-reaching a contemporary post bop player he was.
Mar 19, 2023 · Bob Berg (April 7, 1951 – December 5, 2002) was an American jazz saxophonist known for his impressive technique, powerful sound, and contributions to the modern jazz scene. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Berg began his musical journey at a young age, studying piano before switching to the saxophone.
