Jerry Jerome

American jazz tenor and alto saxophonist, clarinetist, composer and arranger. In the 1930's and 1940's he played with Harry Reser, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, and [a306398]. He also did A&R for Apollo Records and served as musical director for WPIX-TV. He later became a successful jingles producer. Born : June 19, 1912 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Died : November 17, 2001 in Sarasota, Florida, USA.