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{{short description|American musician (born 1947)}} |
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| name = Gerardo "Jerry" Velez |
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| name = Gerardo "Jerry" Velez |
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| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1947|08|15}} |
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| birth_place = [[The Bronx]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S. |
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| origin |
| origin = [[The Bronx]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S. |
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| instrument |
| instrument = [[Percussion instrument|Percussion]], [[conga]]s, [[Drum kit|drums]], [[harmonica]], [[Singing|vocals]] |
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| genre |
| genre = [[Jazz fusion]], [[funk rock]], [[Soul music|soul]], [[blues rock]], [[Electronic music|electronic]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] |
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| occupation |
| occupation = Musician, event producer, [[music director]] |
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| years_active |
| years_active = 1969–present |
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| associated_acts |
| associated_acts = [[Spyro Gyra]], [[David Bowie]], [[Steely Dan]], [[Martha Veléz]], [[Gypsy Sun and Rainbows]], [[Duran Duran]], [[Elton John]], [[Jessica Simpson]], [[Slash (musician)|Slash]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Chic (band)|Chic]], [[Nile Rodgers]] [[Haircut 100]], |
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| website = [https://www.gerardovelez.com/] |
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'''Gerardo "Jerry" Velez''' (born August 15, 1947) is an |
'''Gerardo "Jerry" Velez''' (born August 15, 1947) is an American musician. Best known for performing with American [[psychedelic rock]] musician [[Jimi Hendrix]] at [[Woodstock Festival]] in August 1969, Velez is a veteran [[Percussion instrument|percussion]]ist and [[drummer]], who has performed with many artists covering a number of different genres of music. He is also a common member of [[jazz fusion]] band [[Spyro Gyra]]. |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Velez began his musical career in The Bronx, New York. He joined Jimi Hendrix's band [[Gypsy Sun and Rainbows]] in July 1969. They performed at the Woodstock Festival and at a small number of studio sessions, before Hendrix disbanded the group in favour of returning to the three-piece format of [[The Jimi Hendrix Experience]]. The band's performance at Woodstock was released on the live album ''[[Woodstock (Jimi Hendrix album)|Woodstock]]'' in 1994, followed by the live album and video ''[[Live at Woodstock (Jimi Hendrix album)|Live at Woodstock]]'' in 1999. For all Hendrix releases on which he appears, Velez was credited with the nickname Jerry. |
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Since performing with Jimi Hendrix, Velez has continued to record and tour with high-profile artists, including [[David Bowie]], [[Elton John]] and [[Duran Duran]]. According to his official website, Gerardo Velez has been nominated for seven [[Grammy Award]]s. |
Since performing with Jimi Hendrix, Velez has continued to record and tour with high-profile artists, including [[David Bowie]], [[Elton John]] and [[Duran Duran]]. According to his official website, Gerardo Velez has been nominated for seven [[Grammy Award]]s. |
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==Selected discography== |
==Selected discography== |
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;with [[Jimi Hendrix]] |
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*''[[Woodstock (Jimi Hendrix album)|Live at Woodstock]]'' (1969) – percussion |
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;with [[Chic (band)|Chic]] |
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*''[[Live at the Budokan (Chic album)|Live at the Budokan]]'' (1996) – percussion |
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;with [[Christine Hayley]] |
;with [[Christine Hayley]] |
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*''Gone Fishin''' (2002) – percussion |
*''Gone Fishin''' (2002) – percussion |
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;with [[Martha Veléz]] |
;with [[Martha Veléz]] |
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*''Hypnotized'' (1972) – conga |
*''[https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hypnotized_(Martha_Vel%C3%A9z_album)&oldid=1009888814 Hypnotized] '' (1972) – conga |
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;with [[Spyro Gyra]] |
;with [[Spyro Gyra]] |
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*''[[Morning Dance]]'' (1979) – percussion, bongos, conga |
*''[[Morning Dance]]'' (1979) – percussion, bongos, conga |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*{{cite web |url=https://gerardovelez.com/about/ |title=Biography |publisher=GerardoVelez.com |accessdate=July 11, 2018 |
*{{cite web |url=https://gerardovelez.com/about/ |title=Biography |publisher=GerardoVelez.com |accessdate=July 11, 2018 }} |
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*{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p134477/credits|pure_url=yes}} |title=Gerardo Velez > Credits |publisher=[[allmusic]] |accessdate=September 19, 2009 }} |
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*{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Gerardo+Velez?noanv=1 |title=Gerardo Velez Discography |publisher=[[Discogs]] |accessdate=September 19, 2009 }} |
*{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Gerardo+Velez?noanv=1 |title=Gerardo Velez Discography |publisher=[[Discogs]] |accessdate=September 19, 2009 }} |
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Gerardo "Jerry" Velez
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Born | (1947-08-15) August 15, 1947 (age 76) The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Origin | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz fusion, funk rock, soul, blues rock, electronic, hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, event producer, music director |
Instrument(s) | Percussion, congas, drums, harmonica, vocals |
Years active | 1969–present |
Website | [1] |
Gerardo "Jerry" Velez (born August 15, 1947) is an American musician. Best known for performing with American psychedelic rock musician Jimi HendrixatWoodstock Festival in August 1969, Velez is a veteran percussionist and drummer, who has performed with many artists covering a number of different genres of music. He is also a common member of jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra.
Velez began his musical career in The Bronx, New York. He joined Jimi Hendrix's band Gypsy Sun and Rainbows in July 1969. They performed at the Woodstock Festival and at a small number of studio sessions, before Hendrix disbanded the group in favour of returning to the three-piece format of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The band's performance at Woodstock was released on the live album Woodstock in 1994, followed by the live album and video Live at Woodstock in 1999. For all Hendrix releases on which he appears, Velez was credited with the nickname Jerry.
Since performing with Jimi Hendrix, Velez has continued to record and tour with high-profile artists, including David Bowie, Elton John and Duran Duran. According to his official website, Gerardo Velez has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards.
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