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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

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"Keep it swinging." That is the concise credo of veteran tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon who talks the talk and walks the walk on this galvanic concert date recorded in November 2024 at the New Brunswick (New Jersey) Performing Arts Center. The Summit is the name Weldon has bestowed on his able-bodied sextet, which he formed during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-22...

The concert is well-recorded, the audience boisterous and enthusiastic, chanting "Jerry, Jerry, Jerry" as the group takes its closing bows after "Sunny Side." The accolades are well-earned, as Weldon and his companions have dined generously on the concert's appetizing menu and left nothing on the table. This is one Summit that is not only worth climbing but hearing and applauding as well.

~ Jack Bowers, All About Jazz

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JULY 2026
Joe Gransden Big Band -Happy Birthday Tony Bennett

Joe Gransden Big Band -Happy Birthday Tony Bennett

Dizzy's , 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY

From Frank Sinatra to Louis Armstrong to Dean Martin, step into a night that brings the golden age of swing to life. Joe and his 16-piece big band channel the sound and spirit of Tony Bennett with warmth, style, and that easy groove that makes these songs linger. You’ll hear the classics you came for, alongside favorites that defined an era. Settle in and let the band carry you through a timeless night of swing.

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Kyle Kohler Quartet

Kyle Kohler Quartet

The Statuary, 53 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ 07307

The Statuary Presents: Kyle Koehler Organ Quartet

Organist Kyle Koehler’s quartet delivers deep grooves, joyful swing, and the kind of playing that turns any room into a party. This one is going to be a fun one folks!

Kyle Koehler – Organ Ed Cherry – Guitar Jason Tiemann – Drums Jerry Weldon – Tenor Saxophone Date: Saturday Aug. 21

Doors: 6:30pm

Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Jersey City, https://www.thestatuaryofjerseycity.com/event-details/the-statuary-presents-kyle-koehler-quartet

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