WELCOME
"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
OCTOBER GIGS
Jazz Forum Club
October 11 • 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Straight-Ahead Jazz Piano Keith Chasin Keith Chasin, piano; Shane Aaserud, bass; Kevin Blanke, drums; Jerry Weldon, saxophone
Debut Album Release: "On a Personal Note.
Jazz Forum Club
October 11 • 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Straight-Ahead Jazz Piano Keith Chasin Keith Chasin, piano; Shane Aaserud, bass; Kevin Blanke, drums; Jerry Weldon, saxophone
Debut Album Release: "On a Personal Note.
The Seton Hall Arts Council presents the latest performance in the Jazz ‘n the Hall Concert Series at SOPAC: the Grammy Award-winning Lionel Hampton Big Band, featuring Jason Marsalis. Winner of the 2021 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Lionel Hampton Big Band returns to SOPAC as part of this season’s series.
Grammy Legends: The Lionel Hampton Big Band brings the pedigree of a 2021 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award to the SOPAC stage. Students & Masters Performing together: High-level student jazz musicians perform alongside the Grammy Award-winning members of the Big Band, for a rare side-by-side of rising talent and living legends. Ground-Shaking Swing: Featuring Jason Marsalis, don’t miss this hard-swinging, can’t-sit-still hit. To reserve seats in advance, tickets can be purchased online for $5. Tickets are free at the box office the day of the event.
A consummate performer, Harry Connick, Jr. has exemplified excellence in the entertainment world for decades—be it music, film, television or Broadway. His prodigious talent has earned him Grammy, Emmy and Tony recognition, plus album sales in excess of 30 million and sold-out concerts around the world.
Backed by his stellar band, this special concert will showcase the full breadth of Connick’s artistry—from jazz standards and New Orleans classics to his masterful originals and career-defining hits. 8pm HARRY CONNICK JR. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland, CA