Jerry Underwood

b. 14 August 1956, Bristol, Britain, d. 3 August 2002, Chambery, France. Popular for his use Nature Level, Underwood’s soprano and tenor saxophone playing was extremely appreciated by discerning viewers for modern music. He caused artists such as for example Mervyn Africa, Carla Bley, Elton Dean, Andy Sheppard (in Klaunstance and Big Co-Motion), Ian and can Menter (in Bullet) and Gail Thompson, and co-led his personal quartet with Geoff Williams. Underwood also toured and documented with folk rock and roll designer John Martyn, and in 1998 became a member of Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle. He shifted to France the next year, however in past due 2000 was diagnosed as having an inoperable mind tumour. Despite a courageous fight against the condition, Underwood passed away in August 2002.