Jerry Madera is an acoustic bass player born in New York City. He comes from a prominent Latin music family, being the son of José "Pin" Madera, who served as the lead saxophonist and arranger for the Machito orchestra. He is also the brother of the Latin music arranger José Madera.
Madera has performed as a bassist with various Latin jazz and salsa projects, including the group Annette Aguilar and Stringbeans. His career and musical development have been heavily influenced by his family's legacy in the New York scene.