Jerry Martini was born in Colorado, and by the age of 12, was performing on local television shows. In 1966, Jerry convinced Sly Stone to form a band and hence forth came an “invaluable and unforgettable musical experience” with Sly & the Family Stone. Over the next ten years, Jerry contributed his mighty saxophone and horn arrangements to:

GOLD RECORDS & ALBUMS
“ Dance to the Music ” album and single
“ Everyday People ” single
“ Stand ” single
“ Stand ” album
“ Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) “ single
“ Woodstock Live ” album
“ Hot Fun In The Summertime ” single
“ Greatest Hits ” album
“ You Can Make It If You Try ” single
“ Life ” album
“ I Want To Take You Higher ” single
“ Family Affair ” single
“ Small Talk ” single
“ Anthology ” album

PLATINUM ALBUMS
“ Stand”
“ Greatest Hits”

DOUBLE & TRIPLE PLATINUM ALBUMS
“Woodstock Live”
“Greatest Hits”

Jerry has shared the stage and studio with countless luminaries including Mike Bloomfield, Carlos Santana, Bill Wyman, Robert Cray, Prince, Graham Central Station, Van Morrison and has appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Smothers Brothers, The Midnight Special, The Dick Clark Show, Soul Train, American Bandstand, Merv Griffin and The Today Show.

In 1993 Jerry was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2001 Jerry received The Rhythm & Blues Foundation’s Pioneer Award at the Apollo Theater.

In 2002, Jerry recorded on new albums from both Robert Cray and Willie Lomax. Jerry says, “ I want it to go on record that playing with Willie Lomax and Shawn Brown was as exciting and musically rewarding as any other artist that I have recorded with.”