Entertainment Union Mourns Loss Of Tony Bari
The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] has extended its condolences to the family of longtime member and musician Tony Bari, who passed away recently.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Entertainment Union extends our sincere condolences to the family of the late Bro. Tony Bari. We are deeply saddened by his loss.
“Bro. Tony Bari was a longtime member of the BEU. He received numerous accolades and awards during his illustrious career. Most notably, in 2010 he received the BELCO Visitors Industry Partnership award for Entertainer of the Year. He connected musically over many years with a number of local musicians. He was one of the few musical talents on the island who knew just about any standard or popular song ever written and was able to play it in any key called.
“He was recently honored at Danji Productions 2024 International Jazz Day Dinner and Show at the Hamilton Princess Resort. It was such a delight to see Bro. Tony receive this recognition on what would have been Duke Ellington’s 125th Birthday.
Tony’s playing style was so reminiscent of the Duke’s.
“Bro. Tony was a mainstay in Bermuda’s entertainment community playing at numerous hotels and other venues throughout his career in Bermuda. He also performed at one of Charles Bascome’s Jazz Concerts at City Hall, on the main stage of the Bermuda Music Festival at Dockyard and the Bermuda Festival For Performing Arts.
“On behalf of our entire membership and trustees, we will miss him dearly.”
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