Join us Thursday night, September 25th, 2025 as we welcome the Gunnar Gidner Trio to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage for the very first time! They'll perform from 6-9pm alongside our Thursday night $10 Martini Time offered all night long every Thursday!

Gunnar Gidner is saxophonist based in Cincinnati, OH. He has studied music at CCM and UMKC conservatories of music. He has performed on stage with Bobby Watson, Joel Frahm, Eric Alexander, Steve Davis, Mike Wade, Bob Bowman, and more. Gunnar has a strong love for Swing, Be-Bop, and Hard-Bop music from the 1920’s to the 1970’s. He also plays a variety of music, all the way from Bossa Nova to Funk & Rock.

He will be joined by bassist Peter Gemus and drummer Jim Leslie. Peter Gemus grew up in New Jersey before moving to Cincinnati, OH to attend the UC College Conservatory of Music. During his time in Cincinnati, he played with and learned from many of the great musicians in that area. In 2020, Peter relocated to Los Angeles where he completed his Bachelor of Music at the USC Thornton School of Music. He keeps an active schedule as both a performer and teacher.

James Leslie is Lecturer at the University of Dayton, where he coordinates the percussion and jazz areas. James is the drummer for the Blue Wisp Big Band (replacingthe late John von Ohlen in 2017), the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, and Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers. He has performed with The Stan Kenton Alumni Band, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, The Harry James Orchestra, as well as artists such as Randy Brecker, Harry Allen, James Carter, Boots Randolph, Bobby Watson, and Terell Stafford.

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first come, first serve basis. We request guests adorn themselves in appropriate attire meaning business casual through evening elegance or period appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require valid ID for entry!

Don't forget, the password is required for entry and can be found on our website. www.thedrinkerys.com