Jerry Lopez

Jerry Lopez credits his deep musical foundation to his upbringing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where his father, Gilberto Lopez, had Jerry and his siblings performing professionally from a very young age. In 1975, the family moved to Las Vegas in a converted school bus, eventually establishing themselves as the "musicians' musicians" of the Strip. Jerry is most renowned as the founder and leader of Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns, a 15-piece powerhouse that has served as a "Monday night" sanctuary for professional players and touring legends for over 20 years. Beyond his work in Vegas, Jerry played guitar and sang for Ricky Martin’s Livin' La Vida Loca world tour and has performed with legends like Bill Champlin and Tom Scott. A recipient of the New Mexico Music Commission’s Platinum Achievement Award, Jerry is celebrated for leading his ensemble with a level of technical precision and soul that remains a benchmark for live performance.