Jerry Weldon
Jerry Weldon is an American tenor saxophonist, noted for his involvement in various groups such as Lionel Hampton Orchestra and Harry Connick, Jr.'s big band. He is seen as a "veteran" of the New York jazz scene.
Career
Weldon graduated from the Rutgers University Jazz Program in 1981 and joined the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. He worked with Hampton until he died in 2002. He subsequently worked with organist Jack McDuff & his "Heatin' System" band. Additionally Jerry has worked with organists Jimmy McGriff, Joey DeFrancesco, Bobby Forrester, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Mel Rhyne, trombonist Al Grey, piano players George Cables and Cedar Walton, drummers 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.In 1990, Weldon became a charter member and featured soloist with Harry Connick Jr.'s newly formed big band. Since then, he has toured with Connick, and was also part of his Broadway musical production, Thou Shalt Not. From 2016 to 2018, he was a member of the “house band" on HARRY, Connick’s daytime television variety show. In addition to Weldon's work with Connick, he performs regularly as a leader of his own groups in New York City and tours throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Personal life
Weldon is married to author Virginia DeBerry.Discography
Midtown Blues 3 O'Clock in the Morning: Live at Smoke Well Done! Don't Look Back On the Move! Those Were the Days Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon- ''The Summit''
Collaborations
Five by Five with Bobby Forrester The Second Time Around with Bobby Forrester Head to Head with Michael Karn What's New with Massimo Faraò- ''Massimo Faraò Trio Meets Jerry Weldon''
With the N.Y. Hardbop Quintet
The Clincher Rokermotion A Whisper Away- ''A Mere Bag Of Shells''
As sideman
Post No Bills Remembering Blakey: A Tribute to Art Blakey Bass, Buddies & Blues Bass, Buddies, Blues & Beauty Too Live at the East Coast Jazz Festival The Dreamer in Me: Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Blue Light, Red Light When My Heart Finds Christmas Star Turtle Come By Me Songs I Heard Harry for the Holidays Only You Oh, My Nola Your Songs In Concert on Broadway Smokey Mary That Would Be Me True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter Joey D! Big Shot What Time Is It? Sentimental Journey For the Love of Music 90th Birthday Celebration Greasy Street My Little French Dancer Write On, Capt'n The Heatin' System That's the Way I Feel About It Bringin' It Home Brotherly Love Endangered Species Oriental Express- ''Sakura''