Versatile, High Energy
Gerry is a versatile musician, playing all kinds of styles and types of music from jazz to R&B to blues. Many fans are surprised to see Gerry switch between his original soul jazz to a 60s era organ classic.. What is common to all of his projects are the excellence of the musicianship and the energy he brings to his lifelong passion. You don’t want to miss Gerry’s always inspired solos and the beautiful songs he has written.
Current Projects include:
- Paradigm Shift – Original Soul Jazz
- Ron LoCurto Group – Jazz Fusion, Blues and More
- Tommy Z Band
Paradigm Shift Soul Jazz Trio Performing Original Music
Today’s pre-eminent soul-jazz trio, Paradigm Shift has a decidedly fresh take on the famous sound. Founders are guitarist Mel Henderson and organist Gerry Youngman, who have written original music and fresh arrangements of classics for a worldwide audience. And now, with a forward-thinking drummer Sean Jefferson, the band continues to develop a unique sound that is accessible, funky, and entertaining. Signed to Nagel Hayer records in Hamburg, Germany, the band has produced 3 critically acclaimed albums of original music (Tour Redux, Partie 1,Shifting Times, Street Expressionism) with the contributions of some of the world’s most talented musicians – Wycliffe Gordon, Joe Locke, and Marcus Printup. Working on their third album, you will want to hear their latest music and new ideas for taking the genre to the next level.
Paradigm Shift Duo is c Gerry Youngman on organ and Mel Henderson on Guitar for a more relaxing vibe at restaurants and smalls venues. Audiences love the intimate feel of an accessible jazz performance by two master musicians giving 100% to their fans.
Tommy Z Band
Tommy Z Band is a high-energy group of master musicians led by Tommy Z, a contemporary blues/rock artist and radio host. Known for a crowd-pleasing performance, you will hear masterful blues from classic to original with soulful vocals and masterful guitar licks on any given night. Tommy Z’s talent has been described as a “blues treasure” (Jim Santella, Buffalo News) and recognized with numerous awards.
Ron LoCurto Band
The Ron LoCurto Band refuses to be put in a musical box. In a given show you might hear original jazz fusion, a fresh arrangement of a Jimmy Hendrix classic, or spell-binding blues vocals. With Ron LoCurto on Guitar, Gerry Youngman on organ, Dr. John Bacon Jr. on drums, Rick Fadele on bass, and Alex McArthur on vocals, the result is high energy and entertaining.