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Jerry Jemmott
American bassist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gerald Stenhouse Jemmott (born March 22, 1946) is an American bass guitarist. He was one of the chief session bassists of the late 1960s and early 1970s, working with many of the period's well-known soul, blues, and jazz artists.[1] He has won two Grammy Awards.
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![]() Jemmott at the Beacon Theatre with the Allman Brothers Band, 2009 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Gerald Stenhouse Jemmott |
Born | (1946-03-22) March 22, 1946 (age 78) The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Soul, funk, jazz, blues, blues rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument | Bass guitar |
Years active | 1958–present |
Labels | Atlantic, P-Vine, Whachagonnado? |
Website | jerryjemmott |
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