Artist description West coast studio legend Jerry Jumonville has returned to his Crescent City roots, and the music he loves best. Growing up in the golden age of New Orleans rhythm and blues, Jerry was inspired by artists like Fats Domino and Smiley Lewis, and by Lee Allen, the great saxophonist who played on many of these artists recordings. Later, the sophisticated, jazz-influenced R&B of Ray Charles sparked his interest in modern jazz. Using the saxophonists of the Ray Charles Band, Hank Crawford and David "Fathead" Newman as his models, Jerry developed a style that is informed by bebop, yet still deeply rooted in the blues.

Music Style Jazz

Musical Influences Ben Webster, Eddie

Artist History By his late teens, Jerry was already a fixture on Bourbon Street, performing with Al Hirt, the young Mac "DR. John" Rebbenack, and many others. Traveling to Los Angeles in the late 1960's, he was soon in demand as a studio musician and arranger. Highlights include: the sax solo on Rod Stewert's hit "Tonight's The Night", horn arrangements, recording and acting in Bette Midler's movie, "The Rose", recordings with Bonnie Raitt, The Doobie Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Van Morrison, Big Joe Turner and Freddie King, and live performances with Rickie Lee Jones, Nicolette Larsen, and Delany Bonnie and Friends. Since returning to New Orleans in the early 1990's, Jerry has led his own band, continued arranging, and performing and recording.

Group Members The Band: Jerry Jumonville/Baritone, Alto, Tenor Sax. Spike Perkins/Upright Bass, Bass Guitars, Leslie Martin/Piano, Keys Paul Turnipseed/Guitar Todd Duke/Guitar Charles Brewer/Drums Barney Floyd/Trumpet Andy Galbiatti/Trombone

Instruments Alto Tenor and Baritone Sax, Trumpet, Upright Bass, Guitar, Drums, Percussion

Albums Jerry Jumonville Jump City & Jerry's Riverbend Jazz

Additional Info Available for writing/ arranging/performing any where any time.

Location New Orleans, LA - USA

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