Alex Leonard presents: A TRIBUTE TO GENTLEMAN JOHN BUNCH 9/28

A uniquely talented and gifted jazz pianist, jazz critic and writer George Simon called John Bunch, "The Fred Astaire of the piano". This performance celebrates the life and career of John Bunch from his days growing up in the small farming community of Tipton Indiana, his heroic service during World War II to his days of accompanying a who's who list of artists including Tony Bennett and Benny Goodman.

Joining pianist/vocalist Alex Leonard at the performance will be guitarist Al Gafa and John Bunch's friend and musical partner bassist Jay Leonhart.

The performance is on September 28th at 9:30PM at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, NY, NY 10010, Between 5th & 6th Aves, Nearest Subways: 23rd Street Station on 1, 2, N, Q, R, F, M, PATH. Tickets are $24 with a 2 beverage minimum. To purchase tickets, please visit http://metropolitanroom.com/event.cfm?id=241082&cart. For more information, visit metropolitanroom.com.

Photo Credit: Stephen Sorokoff