b. Wendel Ferraro, Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies. Ferraro was nicknamed Junior in his early years and, inspired by his love of jazz, added the name of his favourite musical genre to complete his moniker. His early musical influence and experience was gleaned while performing in his local church choir. He met producer Lennie Hibbert who helped the young singer to polish his musical skills, although the duo did not record together owing to Junior Jazz's resettlement in New York, USA. On his arrival in the Bronx, Junior Jazz's connection with Hibbert resulted in him being rec...