Jerry Gonzalez was an American jazz trumpeter and band leader who died aged 69
on 1st October 2018, following a fire at his home in Madrid. Along with his
younger brother, bass player Andy González, he was a major figure in the world
of Latin jazz, most prominently as members of the Fort Apache Band but they also
performed with a great many top jazz stars.
Born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx, he was the son of jazz singer and MC
Jerry González Sr. and so grew up listening to music. He played in bands while
at high school and attended the New York College of Music. He per...