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Gerard Carelli
Member Since: 2014 | Location: New York City | Page Views: 131 
About Me
Trombonist, vocalist, bandleader. 2 solo albums of swinging music from American Songbook.
”Gerard is a great musician and has extraordinary skill as an entertainer, a rare specimen in the business. He is also pleasant to work with.” Bob Masteller Owner, The Jazz Corner “Gerard Carelli is a spectacular talent.” Cy Coleman “Gerard Carelli is the first combination trombonist-singer I’ve seen since Billy Eckstine and he’s a talent on both ends.” Cadence Magazine
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Trombonist/Vocalist Gerard Carelli was born
and raised in Northern New Jersey,
He graduated from North Texas State
University (1:00 Lab Band) before moving to
San Francisco and ultimately going on tour
with Ray Charles and his Orchestra.
Gerard moved to NYC in 1980 where he
subbed on Broadway and played with the big
bands of Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin, Mel
Lewis and Charlie Persip.
Described as “classy and classic”, Gerard has
performed his act some of NY's finest supper
clubs including the Rainbow Room, the
Waldorf=Astoria, Lincoln Center, Michaels Pub,
Eighty-Eights & Firebird Cafe.
He has two solo albums, "Beautiful Dancer"
and "Lucky to Be Me".
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This page was last updated on 2022-11-10.
