Home » Member Page

Anita Ferrer

About Me

Theres's lots of name-dropping of impressive music schools and famous venues that most talented artists list on their bios, I've never been one to be easily impressed by all that. It was awesome being on the stage at the renowned Bitter End and Kenny’s Castaways in Manhattan, where my mentor Joni Mitchel performed. The Stone Pony and The Saint near my home town, Asbury Park, N.J. and being the monthly featured artist at Border’s Books was pretty exciting. A most meaningful show, though was contributing to “The Creation of Eve-Original Women of Rock” benefit at Harry’s Roadhouse in Asbury Park in September of 2003. The show’s purpose was to raise funds for the rape care program of “180-Turning Lives Around,” a cause I strongly believe in (coming from a background of child abuse and domestic violence). It is beautifully humbling to help people to rebuild their lives through mentoring. I've been blessed experiencing people from all different population groups, the physically challenged, hospice patients, the incarcerated, the homeless and battered women and their kids. My love for Jazz began with a new friends entry into my life. He insisted I learn guitar and left his guitar, “play it everyday. Get comfortable with it, he said. He showed me a few basic chords. He followed my progress and suggested that we find my own guitar. Befor long, I'd scaped enough money together to buy a beautiful model 812 C taylor guitar. There seemed to come a supernatural essence when I performed with her. She seemed to wrap around my voice like a glove. After only a few months, I bought a jazz chordbook and composed interesting new songs with the unconventional chords I'd learned. I had no theory training, yet was amazed at my new ability to merge lyrics with melody and chords. My love for composing complex and haunting jazz and blues-tinged songs culminated in being invited to several consequtive Clearwater Jazz an Blues Festivals. My following grew while playing at Starbuck’s in Sea Girt, N.J. for two years and my favorite moments involved the children who watched me perform. I'm still loyal though, to The Brighton Bar and the Saint where my first breaks were given. What kept me grounded all these years is a stong faith in God and a passionate love for people! My music experience started off doing Christian heavy metal and hard rock, but when my boyfriend/lead guitarist introduced jazzy, blusey riffs into the mix I was sold! Jazz is where its at! Rock can't come close to the intricacies, melodies and downright awesome improvisation. I hope to Each gig or performance to me has always been special and different. Not only do I bring my music to the stage, but my retro, vintaged-attire speaks of my uniqueness as an artist, fashion designer, photographer and writer. Though my girlish voice, wacky sense of humor and warm, honest banter delight many, make no mistake-the limelight is on the One who gave me these gifts. I am trully blessed and I am compelled to grow in my spiritual and personal self development.

Contact Me

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.