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 Red Norvo. 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.