Gerald L. Martini (born October 1, 1942) is an American musician, best known for being the saxophonist for Sly and the Family Stone.
[3] The group frequently provided music for the popular television show KPIX Dance Party hosted by Dick Stewart.
[4] Martini's reputation grew even more when the Continentals backed the popular group The Viscaynes on the recording of their hit single "Yellow Moon".
[5][6] The Continentals were also believed to be the backing group for an early Janet Ericco recording, "It Was A Lie" bw "Come Along With Me" under the pseudonym The Twilights.
[7] After leaving the Continentals, Martini joined a popular interracial cover group called George and Teddy and the Condors, where he built his reputation even more.
While Stone held a disc jockey gig at KSOL, Martini stopped by once a week to visit.