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The Fort Apache Band. In 1979, González published his first album as a leader: Ya yo me curé. Soon he formed his best-known group, The Fort Apache Band, which included his brother Andy and Kenny Kirkland, Sonny Fortune, Nicky Marrero, Milton Cardona, Papo Vázquez, Wilfredo Velez and the late Jorge Dalto.
For nearly 15 years, the Fort Apache band has been one of the few authentic standard-bearers of what can rightfully be called Latin jazz. As demonstrated on Crossroads, the New York-based sextet’s Milestone debut, this band does not merely play both sides of the fence; it burns the fence down.
Sep 10, 2009 · The Fort Apache Band: Jerry Gonzalez-Trumpet/Congas, Andy Gonzalez,-Bass Steve Berrios-Drums, John Stublefield-Tenor Sax, Joe Ford-Alto Sax, Larry Willis-Pianist.
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Jerry Gonzalez & Fort Apache Band. Getxo Jazz. 1.89K subscribers. Subscribed. 570. 45K views 8 years ago.
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Jerry González’s latest album is A Tribute to the Fort Apache Band (2014) with orchestrated versions of the best-known Fort Apache repertoire interpreted by an all-stars big band with Jerry as main soloist.
May 25, 2012 · Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache Band began a four-night run at the Blue Note with a lineup that was both old and new.
Dec 28, 2014 · Jerry Gonzalez’s Fort Apache Band was probably one of the last, most iconic ensembles to come out of New York, via the ether of Puerto Rico. Few bands would boast the fire of a trumpet cast against the ethereal beauty of piano and the ferocious rhythm of bass dancing in and out of the conga and the drums.
