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Rumba Para Monk |
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| Location: | New York/Madrid, |
| Country: |  Spain |
| Last Login: | May 6, 2008 (570 days back) |
About Me |
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| Jerry Gonzalez has taken a global view of jazz in creating his unique brand of improvised music. While his trumpet and flĂĽgelhorn reflect the influence of Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, his personal cultural roots have given him a natural understanding of Afro-Cuban rhythms. As he explained to The Detroit News, "I am bilingual I speak Spanish and English. I can play the blues and I can play the rumba." Launching his musical career in 1970 as a member of Dizzy Gillespie's band, Gonzalez briefly joined Eddie Palmieri in the group El Son the following year. He soon left to join timbale player Manny Oquendo's band, Conjunto Libre. Although he formed his own group, Ya Yo Me Cure, in 1980, Gonzalez didn't come into his own as a bandleader until forming Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache Band with his brother and bassist Andy and drummer Steve Barrios. After recording two albums at European jazz festivals, the group came into their own with their third release, Rumba Para Monk, in 1989. In addition to topping the worldbeat group category in a readers' poll conducted by Down Beat, the album was named Jazz Album of the Year by the Academie Du Jazz in France. Gonzalez has performed and or recorded with a lengthy list of jazz artists, including Tony Williams, McCoy Tyner, Kenny Dorham, Anthony Braxton, Tito Rodriguez, Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Paquito D'Rivera, and Machito. Nominated for a Grammy Latin Jazz record in 1995 and for 2004's Y Los Pyratas de Flamenco.
PS. To pause this video clip to listen to the songs, just click on the video once. .. Your new favorite band! The Fort Apache Band |
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Music:Member Since: 8/29/2005Band Members: Jerry Gonzalez- Trumpet, Percussion, Flugel horn Andy Gonzalez- Bass Larry Willis- Piano Steve Berrios- Drums Joe Ford- Saxophone and many guests along the way!ps. this myspace profile is run by daughter Xiomarafor bookings and inquiries pleaseemail at jerrygonzilla@yahoo.comSee you soon! Influences: Afro-Cuban, Salsa, Boleros, Musica de Puerto Rico, Jazz classics Sounds Like: Mongo Santamaria, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Machito, Carlos "Patato" Valdes, Poncho Sanchez, Armando Peraza, Sonny Rollins, Mile Davis, Thelonious Monk, Perdo Flores... Record Label: Sunnyside, Random Chance, Universal Spain etc.. Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Latin / Jazz / Afro-beat) |
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| Yo, word is in Jerry has some gigs in Seville and Grenada and guess show finally visiting Madrid!!! I AM !!!-Xiomara aka Musette & drums Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:38:00 PST |
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JERRY VIVO in NYC 2/22 |
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| Friday,--February 22, & 23 20088pm - 10pm & 12 MidnightTrumpeter Jerry Gonzalez and Fort ApacheRare New York City Performance!!!$20 Music Charge & $10 MinimumSaturday,--One of Latin music's most power... Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:38:00 PST |
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| Hello Everyone. Thank you for all the love and continued support. jerry is not too computer savvy but I try to my best to get some messages to him. It is difficult as we are many miles apart. I apprec... Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:33:00 PST |
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Calle 54 |
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| ... Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:42:00 PST |
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Conjunto Libre |
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| As a young woman still in search of her roots and of her father... I attend concerts given by my family to feel to learn more and more about my roots. I attended a show by Cunjto Libre recently... sti... Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:58:00 PST |
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so I hear... |
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| Jerry will be performing in the US in Oct. Dates TBA when I get them.
Also at my college... SAVE THE DATE OCT 3rd For The Bronx Culture Trolley Opening RECEPTION for....
Painted Skateboards en... Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:49:00 PST |
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Live in NYC |
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Who: Trumpeter/Percussionist JERRY GONZALEZ and Fort Apache Rare New York City live Performance!
Date: Friday,--March 16, 2007 AND Saturday,--March 17, 2007
Set times are : 8... Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:49:00 PST |
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New Live Dates!!! |
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| Words from Fort Apache's manager: The dates Fort Apache has coming up so far are: March 9 @ Palace of Fine Arts in SF (double bill with Omar Sosa). March 16/17... Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:29:00 PST |
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Jerry Gonzalez on YouTube |
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| Found some videos! Yay! Enjoy. Thanks to the person who made them! :).. width="425" height="350">height="350">..>.. width="425" height="350">..>.. width="425" height="350">..>ANDY GONZALEZ and the Lat... Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:10:00 PST |
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6 nights in LA! March 14-19 |
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| MARCH 14 - 19
JERRY GONZALEZ & THE FORT APACHE BANDGreat trumpeter-percussionist JERRY GONZALEZ leads one of the most explosive bands on the planet. Fiery Latin rhythms infiltrate everything fr... Posted by Jerry Gonzalez on Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:02:00 PST |
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