Jerry Weiss (musician)

Jerry Weiss (born May 1, 1946, in New York City) is an American trumpet[1] and flugelhorn player, best known as a founding member of the jazz fusion band Blood, Sweat & Tears. He appeared on their critically acclaimed 1968 debut album, Child Is Father to the Man.

Jerry Weiss
Born (1946-05-01) May 1, 1946 (age 78)
New York City, U.S.
Instrument(s)Trumpet, fluglehorn
Formerly ofBlood, Sweat & Tears

Weiss left soon afterwards to help form the short-lived horn-band, Ambergris, where he played bass guitar and piano and was the principal arranger. He also contributed three songs on the album and co-wrote another. Weiss has made infrequent appearances on recordings by other artists, including Al Kooper, a fellow Blood, Sweat & Tears member.

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  1. ^ Dean, Maury (1 June 2003). Rock N Roll Gold Rush: A Singles Un-Cyclopedia. Algora Publishing. pp. 306–. ISBN 9780875862071. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
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