Jerry Gonzales

Jerry Gonzales

Jerry Gonzales

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Keep In Mind (Deeper & Deeper)
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Keep in Mind (Deeper & Deeper)
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Keep In Mind (Deeper & Deeper)
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Keep In Mind (Deeper & Deeper) [Original Mix]
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Keep in Mind (Deeper & Deeper) [Original Mix]

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Jerry Gonzales

Biography

Jerry González took a global view of jazz in creating his unique brand of improvised music. While his trumpet and flügelhorn reflected the influence of Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, his personal cultural roots gave 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, González briefly joined Eddie Palmieri in the group El Son the following year. He soon left to join timba...
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