It’s A Yankee Celebration at bergenPAC!

Former New York Yankees Centerfielder and Current Jazz Guitarist Bernie Williams Performs Live April 22, 2010

Thursday, April 22, 2010
8PM
Tickets: $69, $59, $51, $39, $29

Although Bernie Williams first captivated national attention as an all-star for the New York Yankees, his love for music runs as deep as his love for baseball. He has brought his mix of Latin and jazz sounds to fans lately, who are blown away by his musical talent. His 2009 Release “Moving Forward” featuring guest artists John Secada, Mike Stern and Bruce Springsteen was nominated for a Grammy as Best Instrumental Album.


MOVING FORWARD, the sophomore album from critically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter and famed NY Yankees star BERNIE WILLIAMS.
Showcasing a variety of musical styles and representing Williams` diverse influences such as jazz and classical guitar,rock, salsa, merengue and other Latin Rhythms, Moving Forward marks thefive-time All-Star`s eagerly awaited follow-up to his critically hailed 2003debut The Journey Within.A classically-trained instrumentalist who developed his love for playing guitar (alongside baseball), at a young age in Puerto Rico,
Williams has dedicated the last two years toward his growth as a musician and the preparation and recording of the songs shared on Moving Forward.

Co-Produced by Williams and Loren Harriet (who also helmed The Journey Within), Moving Forward features a variety of original instrumentals written and performed by Williams - playing alongside renowned musicians such as Dave Weckl(drums), Mike Stern (guitar), Scott Henderson (guitar), Dave Koz (sax), WaymanTisdale (bass), Giovanni Hidalgo (percussion) just to name a few. The album alsofinds Bernie joined by a few more very special guests on select cover songs thathave been longtime favorites of Williams.

Jon Secada (along with the Harlem Boys & Girls Alumni Choir) joins Williams in the studio for a highly energetic reprise of Secada`s famed "Just Another Day". In a nod to both artists` bi-lingual heritage, a completely Spanish version ofthe song - "Otra Dia Mas Sin Fuerte" - is also an album highlight. Next,Williams reached out to a fellow New York icon to lend his instantly recognizable voice to the album`s most heartfelt and personal track, with thelegendary Voice of Yankee Stadium Bob Sheppard providing a specially recorded introduction to Williams` deeply introspective version of "Take Me Out To The Ball Game".

Finally, in a very special bonus track, Moving Forwardends with a celebratory live recording in which Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa take to the stage with Williams (on a night in which Bernie was the honoree of the "Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation") for a rousing version of "Glory Days". After Williams deftly handles a guitar solo to the delight of the crowd, Springsteen bestows Bernie with the ultimate musical compliment, proclaiming: "I believe there is a place in the E Street band for this gentleman"

Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office 201 227 1030 or online at www.bergenPAC.org