JEREMY WALL is a founding member of Spyro Gyra, Billboard's top jazz group of the 80s. He has appeared on all 18 of their records in various roles as composer, producer, arranger & keyboardist. He was staff arranger for CTI Records, the granddaddy of all jazz fusion labels, for 3 years.  With over 60 of his compositions released on records and CDs, he ranks as one of the premier composers in contemporary jazz. His 2 solo releases, Cool Running and Stepping to the New World  were chart-topping NAC radio hits.
Spyro Gyra's Morning Dance album, nearing two million sold, was paced by Wall's 4 compositions. Of the 4 videos released by the group, 2 were based on his tunes. His composition, Shakedown, received a 1987 Grammy nomination for Best Pop Instrumental. He also produced 7 highly acclaimed crossover records with Richard Stolzman, the premiere classical clarinetist in the world. The album, Begin Sweet World, was cited by Stereo Review as the top classical crossover record of the year.
Wall's career runs the gamut from barroom blues to Carnegie Hall. He has produced and arranged records with pop singers like Astrud Gilberto, Patti Austin & Judy Collins. He has collaborated with jazz legends the likes of Stanley Clarke, Gary Burton, John McLaughlin & Tony Williams & he's logged numerous sessions with studio aces such as Steve Gadd, Will Lee & Marcus Miller.  In 1994 his song, Summer Strut, was chosen as the theme music for the Regis and Kathy Lee Show. In 1998 he produced, composed, arranged & performed the theme music for an NBC Sports Series.  Jeremy has taught at Ramapo College & SUNY Purchase & is currently an associate music professor at SUNY Oneonta.     
Check out "www.myspace.com/jeremywall

 

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SUSAN DIDRICHSEN has been singing in NYC venues as diverse as Joe's Pub, the Rainbow Room... B.B.Kings... & the Bitter End... she sang with Spyrogyra at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, performed with the band at the Infinity Hall in Albany NY, sang backup for Wilson Pickett throughout the US & Europe... sang backup for Enya on "Regis Live" & the "Oxygen Network" & sang backup for John Cale, David Byrne. & many others.  She has performed in jazz clubs across England & was the female singer for several years with the Tim Ouimette Big Band.  Susan's studio work includes countless song paradies & jingles. Her voice appeared numerous times on "HBO's Real Sex" & in Ben Stiller's film "Along Came Polly".  She is a published songwriter & her voice & songs have appeared on soaps: "The Young & Restless" & "One Life To Live". 
In addition to working with her own band & songwriting partner, Askold Buk, Susan sings with Uptown Horn leader, Crispin Cioe, & his band, Cracked Ice. 
( http://www.myspace.com/crackediceband  )  Susan & Cracked Ice recently performed at The Kennedy Center for the "Mark Twain Award Show" in honor of George Carlin.
http://www.susandmusic.com/
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TONY CIMOROSI has been on the NYC world beat & contemporary jazz scene for over 25 years, playing with world renowned musicians including the Brazilian Power Samba band Pe De Bois, Babatunde Olatunji & Drums of Passion, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Michal Urbaniak, Randy Brecker, Michael Wolff, Badal Roy, Jeremy Wall, Brian Kean, Frank Colon, Vic Juris & Carmen Lundy. He has toured Europe & the US with various artists & his own world-beat/contemporary jazz ensemble. He is a professional 4, 5 & 6 string bassist along with playing the N.S. electric upright. Tony endorses La Bella Strings, Sabine Tuners & NSDesigns. He's also a featured writer & columnist for BASSICS Magazine. His interviews & Up-Front articles featured in Bassics deal with various aspects of bass playing & music. Interviews were with drummers; Vinnie Colaiuta, Joel Rosenblatt & Richie Morales along with bassists; Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, Harvie S, John B. Williams, Scott Spray & Santi Debriano. He also examines different types of music from Reggae to Rumba & Samba to Ska. Tony's book, "World Beat Grooves for Bass" is available through the Hal Leonard Corp.
http://www.myspace.com/tonycimorosi
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Drummer & percussionist DAVID SILLIMAN's middle name should be versatility. Whether accompanying song stylists such as Mariah Carey, Cassandra Wilson, & Blossom Dearie or playing with Colombian Harpist Edmar Castaneda, David's exciting rhythmic energies add color & mood to any musical performance. He's also comfortable playing in the pit of a Broadway show or with the New Jersey Symphony.
With over 20 years of experience, his performances have taken him to concerts & festivals in Italy, Vienna, Berlin, the North Sea, Monterey, Uruguay & Lithuania.
David was born & raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was exposed to a wide variety of music. His first studies were in the Classical field, studying snare drum, xylophone & timpani. Later studies exposed him to Jazz, Latin Jazz, Brazilian & Funk music. Hearing music with a drummer & a percussionist made a strong impression on his playing. Trying to recreate that sound & "feel" with just one person has become a lifetime passion. David's current setup when needed includes a standard American drum set augmented with a South American Cajon. Drums from the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean along various other percussion, some his own creations, surround him.
His performances on percussion & drums at the Umbria Jazz Festival, in Orvieto & Perugia, Italy with Columbian Harpist, Edmar Castaneda, garnered praise from critics & audiences alike. David's unique setup allowed him to move seamlessly from the cajon, to drum set & all percussive "toys" in between, creating the rhythmic sound & energy of two or three percussionists.
Years of playing with Blossom Dearie's trio, showed another side of David's musical talents. Dearie's soft & understated musical styling is matched perfectly with David's softer, highly sensitive drumming.
Highlights of Silliman's past work include concert tours with Al DiMeola, Cassandra Wilson, & Leslie Uggams. He also has performed with Aretha Franklin in New York and is featured on the VH1 Divas 2001 concert.

 

 

Jeff Suter - Lead & Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Mandolin, Harp, Percussion.

Jeff is a classically trained pianist as well as a theatre & community actor. His powerful vocals and exceptional range far exceed many of the singers currently in the circuit today. Jeff is also an accomplished Acoustic Soloist. A unique and rare talent, Jeff lives to perform!

Check out Jeff on TWITTER at: http:/twitter.com/Suterman

Check out Jeff's MySpace page at http:/myspace.com/hardcoverrocks

 

Steve Sedlak - Guitars, Vocals

Steve is, simply stated, one of the most versatile and talented guitar players on the music circuit with a precise ear for sound and pitch.  He is the human tuner. His credits include playing with members of Billy Joel, as well as Joe Lynn Turner, and the thrill of playing in front of 25,000 people.

 

Vinny Cuiffo - Bass Guitar, Vocals

Vinny is an extremely skilled player and teacher of the bass. He has been involved in numerous club bands, and played the North jersey club circuit for many years before joining Hardcover in 2003. He is proficient at 4 and 5 string bass, as well as acoustic.

 

Tony D'Alessandro - Drums, Percussion

Tony is also a long-standing member of the music circuit, having hosted and played many jam nights. He has rubbed elbows with all the finest players in North Jersey, and being the grandson of Frank D'Alessandro, drummer for the Tommy Dorsey band, does not hurt either.

 

Check out HARDCOVER'S website @

http://hardcoverrocks.net

 

The food, the drinks and the atmosphere at Caffe Dolce make it a must see if you want to experience Suffern at its best. 
 
By Kevin T. Czerwinski
 
The food, the drinks and the atmosphere at Caffe Dolce make it a must see if you want to experience Suffern at its best.
 
But take some time to talk with owner/bartender/philosopher Mark McGuy while you're there because the Caffe Dolce experience wouldn't be complete without such a conversation. He's been running the not-so-little bistro on Lafayette Avenue for 13 years and he's as big a reason as any why Caffe Dolce remains a destination for those looking to be hip and trendy.
 
McGuy will quote literature and discuss it over a cup of coffee, which by the way is among the best brews in all of Rockland County. He'll offer insights about the goings on in the Village or simply discuss the menu, which by the way is spectacular if drinking coffee isn't your thing.
 
Caffe Dolce offers an eclectic collection of dishes that come complete with specialty items, pasta and soups and are sure to appeal to any palate. And McGuy and his staff, which features the lovely Kayla Berger behind the bar, serve it all in a warm, friendly fashion.
 
"We've evolved," said McGuy, who also owns and operates the coffee cart in the lobby of Good Samaritan Hospital and the concession stand at the Torne Valley Recreation Center. "We started as a café and dessert place and now we're a full restaurant with a bar and a nightclub. We've sort of consciously been evolving. We've sort of gone along with the trends of what people wanted and listened to our customers.
 
"We've established our identity over the years. People have come to refer to us as a nice restaurant and café. We're an institution. We've become more or less one of the local, familiar homegrown restaurants."
 
The menu at Caffe Dolce has long been a favorite of Village residents but as McGuy said, the evolution of the restaurant is ongoing. He's currently listening to his customers' suggestions and using their feedback in an effort to tweak the menu and add new dishes. McGuy also has an extensive wine list with most bottles priced under $30.
 
While the storefront appearance of Caffe Dolce can be deceptive, it shouldn't be. There's plenty of space in the restaurant and in the back party area - it can accommodate 70 people - allowing McGuy to host corporate and private events. He can easily handle close 150 people at a time, providing intimacy without being overwhelming.
 
Caffe Dolce is a particularly festive place to be during the summer months because of that back patio. McGuy offers a mouth-watering selection of barbecued and smoked meats, which are available year-round, that blend in well with the party atmosphere created by the outdoor seating.
 
Combine that with the live entertainment he offers on weekends at The Cabana Bar and it is easy to see why this seemingly little restaurant in the heart of the Village is actually a big part of the Suffern landscape.
 
For more information regarding the menu, a copy of the Caffe Dolce newsletter or a calendar of upcoming events, check out CaffeDolce.com.
 
"I think our reputation is fairly well known in the area and through Mahwah," McGuy said. "Still, there are some people in Suffern who have never been here. We're one of Rockland's best-kept secrets but that's also to my demise. I think we always offer a good, fair value. We have fresh quality products for a fair price."
 
It's all part of the Caffe Dolce experience, something you won't want to miss while making your way through the Village.
 
Free two-hour parking is available on the street in the Village while the Parking Authority's lots are free for three hours. The Chestnut Avenue lot and the Orange Avenue lots are the closest to Caffe Dolce.