Photo Credit: Izzy Berdan

Biography

Dino Govoni is undoubtedly one of the most versatile contemporary saxophonists of our time.  Govoni learned from two tenor sax greats, Jerry Bergonzi and George Garzone, and furthered his studies by attending Berklee College of Music, studying with the late, great Joe Viola.  Govoni is currently on the faculty at Berklee College of Music (as an assistant professor of woodwinds).

Musical Training

• Berklee College of Music, studying under Joe Viola
• Studies with Jerry Bergonzi & George Garzone

Live Playing Credits & Music Collaborations

Grover Washington Jr., Randy Brecker, Eddie Gomez, Billy Hart, Terri Lyne Carrington, Larry Goldings, Bill Stewart, Arturo Sandoval, Cindy Blackman, Joe Beck, Jason Miles, Prassana, Terence Trent D'Arby, Mike Clark, Robben Ford, Tom Brechtlein, Ed Spargo, Mel Tormé, the Manhattan Transfer, the Boston Pops, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the John Allmark Jazz Orchestra, and Frankie Valli

Video Highlight

Dino on Saxophone
With Ed Spargo Band

Dino's Website

www.DinoGovoni.com

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