Tom Bergeron

Saxophonist | Band Leader | Recording Artist | Record Producer | Professor of Music Emeritus

‍TOM BERGERON 

‍AS LEADER & PRODUCER

TOM BERGERON 

COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY

‍Coração em Desalinho (2018)

‍A single release featuring the Tom Bergeron Brasil Band with Portland Samba.

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‍You’ve Changed (2009)

‍Jazz Standards as interpreted by veteran blues singer Michael Alan Butler. Arrangements by Tom Bergeron, Garry Hagberg, and Alex Hargreaves.

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‍Bugbear (2008)

‍Whirled News plays the music of Adam “Bugbear” Bates – Compositions that transcend genre and that offer a glimpse into the soul of a truly unique and visionary musician.

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‍Jobim Now (2005)

‍Tom Bergeron and Garry Hagberg bring fresh insight to the timeless music of Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos “Tom” Jobim.

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‍Clovis (2006)

‍A collaborative project featuring original music by six all-stars of the Pacific Northwest jazz scene: Tom Bergeron, Keller Coker, Matt Cooper, Garry Hagberg, Graham Lear, and Glen Moore.

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‍Motion Tissue (2007)

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‍Exit (2005)

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‍Labirynt (1998)

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‍Three CDs by Labirynt – a Polish/American collaboration focusing on music with a high degree of freedom and compositional innovation. Free improvisation, unique musical structures, and unusual tonal materials are all hallmarks of Labirynt’s distinctive approach to collective music-making.

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‍Mukilteo (2001)

‍Whirled Jazz explores the world of contrapuntal inprovisation. Saxophone, trombone, bass, and drums – playing compositions by Tom Bergeron, and improvising with great freedom and invention.

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‍Leopard’s Tale (1996)

‍Whirled Jazz plays funky, lyrical, and grooveacious compositions by Tom Bergeron and others.

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‍Saxophone Alone (1994)

‍One man. One saxophone. Compositions from the concert saxophone repertoire, dating from the Baroque to the present. A solo outing with great range and depth.

TOM BERGERON

SELECTED SIDEMAN PROJECTS

VIDA (2024)

Compositions by Brazilian composer/pianist/band-leader Cassio Vianna. Recorded by the 18-piece Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra. Includes the Latin Grammy-nominated *Flight 962.* Tom Bergeron on alto & soprano saxes.


Vogue Samba Jazz (2012)

Brazilian pianist Marvio Ciribelli leads this production of his compositions & arrangements. Tom Bergeron on alto sax.



Letters to Grace (2011)

A song cycle by Brazilian pianist Cassio Vianna & Oregon poet Donna Henderson. A magical blend of tropical rhythms, soaring melodies, and lyrics that make your heart sing. Tom Bergeron on saxes.



Eugene (1989)

The Northwest Creative Orchestra plays the music of legendary saxohphonist/composer Anthony Braxton – with the composer himself directing and playing. Tom Bergeron on woodwinds. Released on the Black Saint record label.





Dead Men (are heavier than broken hearts)(2006)

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Family (2005)

Two CDs by the Cathexis Orchstra – featuring the quirky and soulful music of Christopher Woitach. Tom Bergeron on woodwinds.






The Brim (2001)

A romp through the brilliantly playful mind of keyboardist Dave Leslie. Tom Bergeron on alto & soprano saxes.





Flying Dreams (2003)

Composer and pianist Gordon Lee leads this big band in recording some of his most daring and beautiful compositions. Tom Bergeron on alto sax & flute.

2024

Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra - VIDA

Teal Creek Music


2021    

Mason Williams: Presidiodeon! - The Music of Mason Williams

Weems Music


Bergeron, Cooper & Garoutte: Live @ Ten Depot St

Kit Garoutte Music


2018

Tom Bergeron Brasil Band with Portland Samba:

Coração em Desalinho


2012    

Cassio Vianna: Letters to Grace

Teal Creek Music – TC 2023


2011    

Na Mesa: Chorando Na Mesa

Na Mesa Music


2009    

Garry Hagberg / Tom Bergeron Quartet: You've Changed

Teal Creek Records – TC 2014


2008    

Whirled News: Bugbear

Teal Creek Records – TC 2013


2007    

Labirynt: Motion Tissue

Teal Creek Records – TC 2011


2007    

Western Hemisphere Orchestra: Henry Darger

Teal Creek Records – TC 2010


2006    

Christopher Woitach & the Cathexis Orchestra: 

Dead Men (are heavier than broken hearts)

Teal Creek Records – TC 2009


2005    

Labirynt: Exit

Teal Creek Music – TC 2008


2004    

Christopher Woitach & the Cathexis Orchestra: Family

Teal Creek Records – TC 2007


2005    

Clovis: Clovis

Teal Creek Records - TC 2006


2005    

Hagberg/Bergeron Quartet: Jobim Now

Teal Creek Records – TC 2005


2004    

Western Rebellion: Western Rebellion

Teal Creek Records – TC 2004


2004    

The Tone Sharks: Morsels

Louie Records - Louie 032


2003    

Gordon Lee: Flying Dreams

Origin Arts – OA2 22016


2002    

Mason Williams: Doot-Doot

Mason Williams/Skookum Records


2002    

The Tone Sharks: Intention

Louie Records - Louie 029


2001    

Whirled Jazz: Mukilteo

Louie Records - Louie 020


2001    

Dave Leslie: The Brim

Louie Records - Louie 024


2000    

The Tone Sharks: Chunks of Zen

Louie Records - Louie 018


2000    

Compilation: America’s Millennium Tribute to Adolphe Sax Volume III

Arizona University Recordings - AUR CD 3098


2000    

Richard Raven Williams: The Wanderer

rraven records - rraven 0900


1999    

The Tone Sharks: Cave Sleepers

Louie Records - Louie 013


1999    

Valerie Brown: Uneasy Sleep

Louie Records - Louie 011


1998    

The Tone Sharks: ww.shark

Louie Records - Louie 009


1998    

Labirynt: Labirynt

Teal Creek Records - TC2002


1998    

Dave Storrs and the Tone Sharks: Ten Stories

Louie Records - Louie 010


1997    

Tom Bergeron & Whirled Jazz: Leopard’s Tale

Teal Creek Records - TC-2001


1996    

Tom Bergeron: Saxophone Alone

Mark Records - MCD 2204


1991    

Anthony Braxton with the Northwest Creative Orchestra: Eugene (1989)

Black Saint - 120 137-2


1982    

Laura Clayton: Simichai-Ya!

Helicon Nine


1980    

Betty Johnson & Yvonne Cheek Johnson: Moving Makes Me Magic

Nonesuch/Folkways Records - FC 7518


1978    

The First Few: Could It Be?

Panting Hyena Productions