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"Jerry Weldon is one of today's leading proponents of Soul Jazz who represents the 'bar-walkin', hard-blowing, tenor legends in our contemporary American Jazz scene." ~Gary Walker, WBGO Radio
Veteran tenor sax man Jerry Weldon joined the legendary Lionel Hampton Orchestra in 1981 and has worked with dozens of jazz luminaries over the past three plus decades. In 1990, Jerry joined Harry Connick Jr.'s newly formed big band and Jerry was seen daily as part of the “house band” on HARRY, Connick’s daytime variety show which aired from 2016-2018. Jerry can also regularly be found gigging, both as a leader and a sideman, at clubs in the New York area...and beyond.
"A thoughtful soloist whose subtle swing has plenty of fiber."
~Ira Gitler, The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz.
"...one of the strongest tenormen on the scene today."
~ MVD Entertainment Group
"When it comes to tenor saxophone sounds, Jerry Weldon has one of the biggest, and warmest, around."
~ The Star Ledger
YVETTE NORWOOD-TIGER & BrownstoneJAZZ ENSAMBLE Sat, 29 Aug, 9:30 PM - 10:45 PM EDT Doors open 9:00 PM EDT Description BrownstoneJAZZ FEST up close and personal. Intimate acoustic room live concerts Presents The classic sound of jazz by
YVETTE NORWOOD-TIGER vocalist & JERRY WELDON saxophonist w ERIC LEMONS mc / bassist SILVANO MONASTERIOS pianist DANIEL PRIM drummer
One of the most influential saxophonists in jazz history, Sonny Rollins transformed the language of improvisation with his boundless creativity and unmistakable sound. Saxophone Colossus: Celebrating Sonny Rollins honors his extraordinary legacy with a multigenerational cast of saxophonists—Melissa Aldana, Jerry Weldon, Chris Lewis, and Jacob Chung—performing music inspired by Rollins' enduring contributions to the art form. Under the musical direction of pianist Luther Allison, this special evening celebrates a true jazz giant whose influence continues to resonate across generations.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP Luther Allison, piano and MD Melissa Aldana, saxophone Jerry Weldon, saxophone Chris Lewis, saxophone Jacob Chung, saxophone Jared Beckstead-Craan, bass
One of the most influential saxophonists in jazz history, Sonny Rollins transformed the language of improvisation with his boundless creativity and unmistakable sound. Saxophone Colossus: Celebrating Sonny Rollins honors his extraordinary legacy with a multigenerational cast of saxophonists—Melissa Aldana, Jerry Weldon, Chris Lewis, and Jacob Chung—performing music inspired by Rollins' enduring contributions to the art form. Under the musical direction of pianist Luther Allison, this special evening celebrates a true jazz giant whose influence continues to resonate across generations.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP Luther Allison, piano and MD Melissa Aldana, saxophone Jerry Weldon, saxophone Chris Lewis, saxophone Jacob Chung, saxophone Jared Beckstead-Craan, bass
