New Brunswick Jazz Project
and
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
presents
Jerry Weldon Quartet featuring Joy Brown
Jerry Weldon-Tenor Sax, Kyle Koehler-Organ,
Charlie Sigler -Guitar, Winard Harper -Drums,
And featuring Joy Brown on vocals
Internationally renowned veteran sax man Jerry Weldon, has been a player on the jazz scene for more than 45 years. With eight CD’s as a leader and more sideman sides than even he can count…or remember, this native New Yorker’s performance/recording résumé reflects his venerable tenor tenure and reads like a virtual “Who’s Who of Jazz.” After graduating from Rutgers University Jazz Studies Program in 1981, Jerry joined the legendary Lionel Hampton Orchestra and continued his association with Hamp into the new millennium. Next came a long, rewarding stint with master organist Jack McDuff & his “Heatin’ System.” Additionally Jerry has worked with organists Jimmy McGriff, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobby Forrester, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Mel Rhyne, trombone great Al Grey, piano giants George Cables and Cedar Walton, drum legends Roy Haynes and Jimmy Cobb as well as guitarist/singer George Benson, guitarist Earl Klugh, bassist Keter Betts, singer Mel Tormé and a host of other legendary musicians. Jerry has played with Harry Connick, Jr.’s band since 1990 and was a regular on the HARRY TV show.
This performance lasts approximately 2 and a half hours and will have one 15-minute intermission.
TICKETS – $20.00
This event is General Admission seating.
“Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund.”