Jerome received his first guitar from his mother when he was eleven years old. His father encouraged him to play by enticing him with songs by the great guitarist Wes Montgomery. But everything changed when he heard Jimi Hendrix. That experience prompted the beginning of many years of self-study that ultimately resulted in Jerome's ability to play and read music fluently. With no formal training, except a brief instruction with guitarist Earl Klugh, Jerome moved on to teach students of his own at M Studio in Detroit.

Jerome's tribute to Hendrix was broadcast live on WDET-FM on September 16, 1977. The broadcast led to his introduction to George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic.

In 1997, he left Detroit, against the advice of family and friends, and headed west for Las Vegas. Jerome knew he had a gift for playing and he wanted to share it with the world. He stepped out on faith, and has never regretted it.

Being new to Las Vegas, and knowing no one, Jerome took his guitar and a few business cards to a local jazz club to sit in. Upon hearing him play, local musicians were in awe. It seems that's all it took, because from that point on, the phone constantly rang and Jerome was sought after by numerous bands that heard about "the new guitarist in town."

Jerome performed in several R&B bands and acted as musical director in others. But, the quest was on to form a jazz band. When his twin brother, Jimmy, moved to Vegas in 2002, they formed the Brothers Ali.

Jerome also has a gift as a songwriter and arranger. George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic's song "She's Crazy,” dedicated to the late Jimi Hendrix, was written and produced by Jerome, as were many other songs that appear on the Warner Bros. and Casablanca label under George Clinton's ~P. is the Funk~ c.d. series.

Jerome has recorded with numerous artists in Los Angeles and Detroit over the years including: George Clinton, Racy Biggs, sax master Tim Cunningham, and members of Stevie Wonders' Band. He has also had the privilege of entertaining Aretha Franklin at her birthday bash.

1976
Back in Detroit, he opened for Natalie Cole at the Masonic Temple

1977-1981
Toured the U.S. & Europe with the Parliament/Funkedelic band

1991
Opened at the Majestic Theater for jazz pianist McCoy Tyner

1992
Performed at the Frog Island Jazz Festival in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his band: Paradise

1993
Performed in concert with pianist Bobby Lyle in Toledo, Ohio
Performed at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Detroit with the Duncan Brothers band: the Hitters

1998
April - the official Jimi Hendrix magazine included an article by Fred Cockfield on tribute bands in which he spoke of Jerome's well-crafted funk/fusion songs performed live on WDET in 1977

1999
Opened for late Ray Charles at the Las Vegas Hilton

2000
Opened for the Doobie Brothers at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, New Years Eve

2002
Performed at the Blue Note in a guitar clinic alongside guitarist Pat Martino
Performed on Disney cruise line 2002-2003

2004
Performed at the grand opening of the ~District~ Green Valley Ranch resort
Performed at the grand opening of Curve Ultra lounge in Las Vegas

2005
Performed at the Mirage Casino for Michael Jordan at a benefit in his honor

2006
February - Opened For The Doobie Brothers at The Las Vegas Hilton

2006
March - The Band Opened For Jazz Band "Fattburger" At Club Tequila - Fiesta Rancho

2006
August - Performed at The Mirage for basketball legend, Michael Jordan

2006
December - Performed at the Grove Theatre in Anehiem, CA for KHS & S Construction Co. builders of The Venetian & remodeling Aladdin/Planet Hollywood.

2006
December - The Band Opened For Sly Stones Band On New Years Eve at The Red Rock Casino.

1980
PARLET - PLAY ME OR TRADE ME
Wolf Tickets - Guitar
Funk Until the Edge of Time - Guitar
Play me or Trade Me - Guitar
PARLIAMENT - TROMBIPULATION
Peek A Groove - Writer and Guitar
JESSICA CLEAVES
I really Envy The Sunshine - Guitar

1981
FUNKADELIC - THE ELECTRIC SPANKING OF WAR BABIES
Electro Cuties - Guitar
Oh I - Guitar

1984
MALLIA FRANKLIN - QUEEN OF FUNK
Got My Body Hot - Writer

1991
DEL THA FUNK'e HOMOSAPIEN
Dr. Bombay - Writer1993
GEORGE CLINTON - P IS THE FUNK
She's Crazy - Writer and Guitar

1994
GEORGE CLINTON - TESTING POSITIVE FOR THE FUNK
Testing Positive - Guitar
GEORGE CLINTON - SIGNATURE SERIES
Oh, I don't think Sew - Guitar
RACY BIGGS - MR B AND FRIENDS
T/D Hop, We're Together Again - Guitar

1996
TIM CUNNINGHAM - RIGHT TURN ONLY
Side Show - Guitar
To the Mack's - Guitar
You Should Have Told Me - Guitar

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