David Bargeron Jazz Memorial at Saint Peter's Church

Saint Peter's Church in Midtown Manhattan has been the site of many memorials and celebrations-of-life for jazz musicians throughout the decades. Please join us for a celebration of the life for David Bargeron on March 3, 2025.

David Bargeron (1942 – 2025)

Dave Bargeron was a versatile low-brass jazz artist hailing from Athol, Massachusetts, USA. He won his first lead trombone job playing with Clark Terry's Big Band and from 1968-1970 played Bass Trombone and Tuba with Doc Severinsen's Band. In 1970, he joined "Blood, Sweat and Tears." Dave's recording and concert schedule worldwide with BS&T included eleven albums. A break in their schedule allowed Dave to join the Gil Evans Orchestra in 1972 and he remained a member of that Orchestra currently led by Gil's son, Miles Evans.

After leaving Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dave became both a sought-after recording musician in New York City and a well-known jazz artist. He also recordd with many artists playing diverse musical styles that range from pop albums with Paul Simon, Mick Jagger, James Taylor and Eric Clapton to jazz albums with Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Dave Sanborn and Pat Metheny.

A full obituary may be found here.

This jazz memorial is organized and funded by Holly Bargeron with underwriting from Saint Peter’s Church. Streaming is available on Saint Peter's website and Facebook.

The memorial begins at 6:30 p.m. and runs for two hours. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Host or Publisher Arts and Architecture Conservancy at Saint Peter's