Gerry Malkin Quintet featuring Scott Wendholt

Gerry Malkin is a leader and tenor saxophonist who has performed with Tito Puente, Lew Soloff, Adam Nussbaum, George Colligan, the Temptations, the Four Tops, Ray Vega and Dave Weckl among others.

He graduated with a degree in performance from The University of Bridgeport in 1974. He subsequently studied with Dave Liebman, Frank Foster and Bob Berg. Trumpeter Scott Wendholt has performed with the big bands and orchestras of Buddy Rich, Maria Schneider, Bob Mintzer and Chuck Mangione, in addition to leading his own small groups. On stage, Gerry Malkin and Scott Wendholt will be joined by pianist Jeff Pittson, who has worked with many jazz musicians, among them Joe Henderson, Eddie Henderson, Kenny Garrett and Ruth Brown. Also featured will be bassist Mike McGuirk, who’s performed with Billy Drummond and Rob Sheps, and drummer Bobby Leonard who has played with Dave Liebman and The Woody Herman Orchestra.

Don’t miss the Gerry Malkin Quintet featuring Scott Wendholt at the Jazz Forum, March 24.