He performed at the highest level for decades, sensitively backing singers like Tony Bennett and Lena Horne when not leading his own innovative groups.
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September 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Gene Bertoncini, Jazz Guitarist Who Dazzled With Subtlety, Dies at 89
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