Gerry Niewood


Gerry Niewood, born Gerard Joseph Nevidosky, was an American jazz saxophonist and flutist who worked often with Chuck Mangione. Like Mangione, Niewood was born in Rochester, New York, and graduated from the Eastman School of Music.
He worked with Mangione from 1968 to 1976 and shortly after led a band with Dave Samuels. He spent most of his career as a session musician. In the 1990s, he returned to playing with Mangione. He and band member Coleman Mellett died in the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 on February 12, 2009.

Discography

Principal

The Gerry Niewood Album Slow Hot Wind Gerry Niewood and Timepiece Share My Dream Alone
  • ''Facets''

As sideman

With Walter Bishop Jr.
With Chuck MangioneFriends and Love Together: A New [Chuck Mangione Concert]
With Gap MangionePlanet Gap Stolen Moments Family Holidays
With othersTowering Toccata, Lalo Schifrin Havana Candy, Patti Austin Dancin' and Lovin', The Spinners