Jerry Gonzalez Tickets
Jerry Gonzalez Concert Tickets
Escape into the jazz-blues genre with Jerry Gonzalez tickets from TicketSmarter. 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 performed at the 1964 New York World's Fair and at the age of 21 played the congas with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie's band. He had stints with bands led by Eddie Palmieri and Manny Oquendo and formed Conjunto Anabacoa and later Grupo Folklórico y Experimental Nuevayorquino.
The Fort Apache Band was founded in 1979 with players including pianists Kenny Kirkland and Jorge Dalto, saxophonist Sonny Fortune and percussionist Milton Cardona. In the 1980s he also played with bands led by Tito Puento, McCoy Tyner and Jaco Pastorius. With the Fort Apache Band he recorded several albums including 'Rumba Para Monk', which was named Jazz Record of the Year by France's Academie du Jazz.
They won other jazz prizes and earned two Grammy Award nominations for Best Latin Jazz Performance for 'Crossroads' (1994) and 'Pensativo' (1995). His 2004 release, 'Jerry Gonzalez y Los Piratas Del Flamenco' was nominated for a Grammy as Best Latin Jazz Album. In 2005 he released 'Rumba Buhaina - The Music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers' followed by 'Music for Big Band' (2007), 'Jerry Gonzalez y El Comando de la Clave' and 'Jerry Gonzalez & Miguel Blanco Big Band: A Tribute to the Fort Apache Band' (2014).
He is featured in the 2000 documentary film about Latin jazz titled 'Calle 54', directed by Spanish film-maker Fernando Trueba. Upon news of his death, New York's Amsterdam News called him an "innovator whose multi-instrumental talent effortlessly merged the genres of Afro-Cuban jazz, straight-ahead jazz, salsa and Latin". Buy Jerry Gonzalez tickets today and get lost in the music.
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Admission costs are not static. The venue where the concert takes place can influence Jerry Gonzalez ticket prices. Seats that are located closest to the stage are more likely to be priced higher than seats at a further distance. It’s not unusual to find VIP packages commanding the higher end of pricing.
How much are Jerry Gonzalez tickets?
On a whole, Jerry Gonzalez ticket prices can be found starting from various ranges as determined by the venue and whether the artist is performing at a festival. Admission for a 1-4 day pass at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the New Orleans Fairgrounds can start from around $90 - $430 and VIP options can begin at about $1,950. Choose the level that’s right for you and buy from our site today.
Jerry Gonzalez Tour Dates & Concert Schedule
Don’t be surprised to find Jerry Gonzalez playing at intimate jazz clubs and appearing on the lineup of festivals such as the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Louisiana. Other popular performance platforms include the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and the Chicago Blues Festival in Illinois. Jerry Gonzalez tour dates will typically feature an array of gigs at a variety of venues and events.
Show after show, the artist brings a signature style and smooth vibe that sounds superior to any stage. The Jerry Gonzalez concert schedule generally boasts a plethora of options. So, make plans to be in the audience!
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The date and time that Jerry Gonzalez concert tickets go on sale will vary. Once a tour is announced, you can typically buy admission from us right away. Very often, we have tickets available in advance of a public sale and a pre-sale code is not required.
Jerry Gonzalez Seating Chart
It’s easy to find your perfect spot to enjoy a live show. Take advantage of our helpful interactive seating chart and use the filtering tools to narrow your choices. When the artist takes the stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the New Orleans fairgrounds, you will find seating by the thousands. An intimate venue like the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City holds a capacity of 500 audience members. You can enjoy a sensational show from any venue. Make your selections and save your seats!
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