Jazz Cafe with Rose Gunter and Friends

Join us for our May Jazz Cafe featuring Rose Gunter, Jerry McDonald, Peter Greco, and Stu Waters. Open mic follows!

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Rose Gunter – Vocals

Rose Gunter, President of Rose Productions, is a multi-talented singer, composer, actress and producer with more than 50 original productions to her credit. Her over 25 years’ experience in the music industry has taken her to Europe and India, and she performs continuously in the New York metropolitan area. Rose’s broad stylistic range traverses many genres, from jazz to pop, to indie/world compositions, and her experience with Eastern philosophy, garnered during a period of study in India, has been integrated into her unique approach to performing.

Jerry McDonald – Bass

Jerry is a native LI/NYC bassist who performs on both the upright bass and electric bass. After being introduced to the great Jazz-Fusion bassist Jaco Pastorius, Jerry’s desire to study the tradition of Jazz Music was born. His musical journey, however, has led to many noteworthy performances in both Jazz and Rock genres. Jerry has had the opportunity to perform with Carl Allen, Dan Faulk, Rufus Reid Bass Quartet, Earl Williams, Tim Siciliano, Mark Marino, Tim Regusis, Steve Salerno, Ron Affif, Swingset Quartet, Jack Licitra, and The Al Miller Big Band. He has also toured with vocalist Anastasia Renee and her Quartet in Russia, as well as with Beledo Accoustic Trio in Puerto Rico. He’s played electric bass for Soul Revival, a funk R&B Band, performing at many clubs and events throughout the New York tri-state area and northeastern United States.

Stu Waters – Piano

Stu is an accomplished pianist and vocalist, classically trained in piano at the Juilliard Prep School. Stuart started performing professionally at age 13 when he became involved in jazz and blues. At age 15, he was featured as a rising star on WQXR Radio’s “Young America Plays”. He has performed throughout the United States, and his performance and studio credits include projects with Joe Carbone, Joe Carter, Paula Atherton, Earl Williams, Walter Perkins, James Cammack, Chasey Dean and Rose Gunter.

Peter Greco – Drums

Peter Greco – a New York based drummer has been involved in all areas of the local music scene and drum education for over 30 years. A Modern Drummer Magazine educational video contributor, endorsed and sponsored by drum companies such as Vic Firth, Sabian, Kickport & Hudson Music Video, Peter performs in drum clinics passing on his knowledge and passion for drumming to many an eager audience. Settings you may see him in would be the backing of shows and concerts such as Joe Piscopo, Sal ‘The Voice’ Valentinetti and others in his position as drummer for the 18 piece NMJB jazz band. In addition to a busy performance schedule, Peter has a state-of-the-art multimedia drum studio where he teaches, writes drum books and records instructional videos in an effort to offer the finest in drum lessons and drum education.

Doors at 6:30. Open mic hour follows our featured artist.

$10 Members, $15 non-members at the door. Refreshments available (wine, beer, soda).

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About the Ethical NYC Jazz Cafe:

“Wonderful! A step back in time.” -D. Berkowitz, Asheville, NC

“Totally delighted the whole evening! Classic intimate place, delightful people, and energy the whole time!” – W. T., Brentwood, New York, NY

“The venue for the music was wonderful. There were round tables complete with table cloths and nice mood lighting. The chandeliers were dimmed and it was a nightclub atmosphere. The music was excellent and then there was an open mic so I got to see a number of talented neighborhood folks get up and do their thing. Some people even felt moved to dance. I loved it!” -G. Walsh, Fair Lawn NJ