Jerry Weiss (born May 1, 1946 in

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) is an American

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and

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player, best known as a founding member of the

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band Blood, Sweat & Tears. He appeared on their critically acclaimed 1968 debut album, ''

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''. Weiss left soon afterwards to help form the short-lived horn-band, Ambergris, where he played bass guitar and piano and was the principal arranger. He also contributed three songs on the album and co-wrote another. Weiss has made infrequent appearances on recordings by other artists, including Al Kooper, a fellow Blood, Sweat & Tears member.

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* Jerry Weiss at AllMusicGuide.combr>Blood, Sweat & Tears band member informationJimmy MaeulenCharlie CamilleriTony May
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