Trumpeters · 1949–2018
Jerry Gonzalez
American musician (1949–2018)
- Born
- 5 June 1949
Manhattan - Died
- 1 October 2018
Madrid - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Enja Records
Biography
Jerry Gonzalez was a jazz musician who played trumpet, flugelhorn and conga. Jerry Gonzalez was born on 5 June 1949 in Manhattan and died on 1 October 2018 in Madrid. The music is usually filed under Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban jazz. Record labels: Enja Records.
Jerry González (June 5, 1949 – October 1, 2018) was an American bandleader, trumpeter and percussionist of Puerto Rican descent. Together with his brother, bassist Andy González, Jerry Gonzalez played an important role in the development of Latin Jazz during the late 20th century. During the 1970s, both brothers played alongside Eddie Palmieri and in Manny Oquendo's Conjunto Libre, and from 1980 to 2018 they directed The Fort Apache Band. From 2000 to 2018, Jerry González resided in Madrid, where he fronted Los Piratas del Flamenco and El Comando de la Clave. In October 2018, he died of a heart attack after a fire in his home in Madrid.
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Also plays on
Albums where Jerry Gonzalez is credited as a sideman
| 1970 | Portrait of Jenny — Dizzy Gillespie |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Jerry Gonzalez play?
Jerry Gonzalez is known for playing trumpet, flugelhorn and conga.
When and where was Jerry Gonzalez born?
Jerry Gonzalez was born 5 June 1949 in Manhattan.
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