Let's make this birthday one to remember.

88 years old (Born on April 06, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Gene Bertoncini! You're not just aging gracefully—you're improvising your way through life with style and pizzazz. After more than four decades of jazz brilliance, you've proven that guitar strings aren't the only things getting better with age.

From captivating audiences at legendary venues to inspiring countless musicians worldwide, your timeless melodies continue to resonate deeply. Whether it's a soulful ballad or an upbeat swing number, you always strike the perfect chord—and make it look effortless!

Here's wishing you another year filled with laughter, great music, and plenty of pasta dinners worthy of any Italian-American legend. Keep strumming strong!