Jerry began playing music as a child starting with the banjo and guitar, in school he played saxophone and then learned to play the Tuba. He attended University of Miami where he was a music major, learned to play bass guitar and began touring with bands on the east coast. He performed with the NY Philharmonic Orchestra during their summers in New Hampshire and New Jersey. Eventually he joined lounge and wedding bands and played professionally for many years. He was also a studio musician and recorded throughout the New York metropolitan area. He enjoys playing most types of music and watching people dance and enjoy the bands performances.