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A native Miamian,
Gerry
started playing guitar at the age of 9,
and has played professionally for over three decades.
He studied under world-renowned jazz guitar instructor Professor Vincent Bredice.
Guitarists Carlos Santana and George Benson are among his main influences.
Over the years,
Gerry
has
played and recorded with numerous groups and recording artists.
He gained experience as band leader for Raphael Munnings, the writer/producer and
singer of the 10 million seller hit “Funky Nassau”.
Gerry
played with the group “Notorious Miami” alongside the great Blues guitarist Roach Thompson.
As a regular recording session guitarist for T.K. productions,
Gerry
gained
the experience to establish himself as an accomplished studio musician,
doing sessions for many producers there including the legendary Steve Alaimo.
His musical career has taken him throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Europe.
His musical experience spans a wide range of musical styles from
jazz, pop and standards to R&B, top 40 and rock.
Although
Gerry
plays a variety of different guitars, the Les Paul Custom and the Casio
MIDI guitar synthesizer are his favorites.
Gerry
performs with various groups of his own,
from his extensive “one-man band” MIDI setup to various larger acts.
Gerry
is also one of the most sought after guitarists
in South Florida by other artists, both in the studio and on the stage.
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