JUST ADDED to the Ridgefield Playhouse lineup of summer events! Famed New York Yankees centerfielder and Latin Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist Bernie Williams returns to The Playhouse for an outdoor concert benefiting Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation on Sunday, August 29 at 4pm.
Member presale starts now, public sale begins Thursday, July 1 at 10am!
Bernie will be joined by special guests along with the Breathless Ballad Challenge winner the amateur songwriter will perform their winning song! Throughout Williams’ years with The Yankees, his passion for music never waned, and the sound of a guitar would often be heard emanating from the clubhouse or during team flights.
Whether acoustic or electric, a guitar was a constant presence in the star’s locker or equipment bag, and it was no surprise in 2003 when he demonstrated how serious his musical pursuit was with the release of his first album, The Journey Within. The record featured fusions of jazz, rock and the tropical rhythms of Williams’ heritage that was met with both strong critical praise and instant chart success reaching #3 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart.
Williams raised his musical game even further with the release of his second album Moving Forward. Featuring guest appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Jon Secada, Dave Koz, and an All-Star cast of renowned studio musicians, Moving Forward made the cut on 5 different Billboard charts and debuted as Billboard’s #2 Contemporary Jazz album, spawning two consecutive Billboard #1 singles, “Go For It,” and “Ritmo de Otono.”
The album was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Album in 2009. Bernie also co-authored a book in 2011 published by Hal Leonard Books, titled Rhythms of the Game: The Link Between Music and Athletic Performance.
EventVIP Party Pass available! Includes priority parking and free house wine and beer from 6:00 – 6:30pm! Available for $50 by calling box office 203.438.5795!
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