Jerry Martini

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.

Sly and the Family Stone in 1968. Left to right: Freddie Stone , Sly Stone , Rose Stone , Larry Graham , Cynthia Robinson , Jerry Martini, and Greg Errico .