Gerry Niewood facts for kids

Gerry Niewood playing his saxophone at Pori Jazz in 1974.

Gerry Niewood (born Gerard Joseph Nevidosky, April 6, 1943 – February 12, 2009) was an American jazz musician. He was known for playing the saxophone and flute. Gerry often worked with the famous jazz musician Chuck Mangione. Like Mangione, Gerry was born in Rochester, New York, and studied music at the Eastman School of Music.

Gerry Niewood's Musical Journey

Gerry Niewood started working with Chuck Mangione in 1968 and continued until 1976. After that, he led his own band with Dave Samuels. For most of his career, Gerry was a session musician. This means he played music for recordings and performances with many different artists, but he wasn't always the main star. He was a talented musician who could play many styles. In the 1990s, he returned to playing with Chuck Mangione. Sadly, Gerry Niewood and another band member, Coleman Mellett, died in a plane crash on February 12, 2009. The plane was Colgan Air Flight 3407.

Music Albums by Gerry Niewood

Gerry Niewood released several albums where he was the main artist. He also played on many albums for other musicians.

Albums as the Main Artist

• The Gerry Niewood Album (1975)
• Slow Hot Wind (1975)
• Gerry Niewood and Timepiece (1977)
• Share My Dream (1985)
• Alone (1988)
• Facets (2004)

Playing with Other Musicians

Gerry Niewood played on many albums as a "sideman." This means he was part of the band helping the main artist.

With Chuck Mangione

He played on many of Chuck Mangione's popular albums, including:

• Friends and Love (1970)
• Together: A New Chuck Mangione Concert (1971)
• Alive! (1972)
• Land of Make Believe (1973)
• Chase the Clouds Away (1975)
• Bellavia (1975)
• The Feeling's Back (1999)
• Everything for Love (2000)

With Other Artists

Gerry also played with many other famous musicians:

• Walter Bishop Jr. on Soul Village (1977)
• Lalo Schifrin on Towering Toccata (1976)
• Patti Austin on Havana Candy (1977)
• The Spinners on Dancin' and Lovin' (1979)
• Gerry Mulligan on Walk on the Water (1980)
• Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel for The Concert in Central Park (1981 album)
• Jim Hall on Concerto de Aranjuez (1981)
• Mark Murphy on The Artistry of Mark Murphy (1982) and Living Room (1984)
• Sinéad O'Connor on Am I Not Your Girl? (1992)
• Peggy Lee on Moments Like This (1993)
• Ann Hampton Callaway on Easy Living (1999)