Ed Cherry • Second Look

 

 

 

"An expressive instrumentalist, Cherry has a hip, melodic approach that is a refreshing contrast to guitarists who frequently resort to playing 'finger music', the execution of rapid streams of notes that serve no musical purpose other than to fill space"- Jim Ferguson: Jazztimes - 06/02

Born in New Haven,Connecticut, Ed moved to New York in 1978 to play guitar with Dizzy Gillespie from 1978 to 1992 performing in Gillespie's quartet, big band and with The United Nation Orchestra which recorded the Grammy Award-winning Live at Royal Festival Hall (Enja). Gillespie died in 1993, and Cherry released his first recording as a leader, 'First Take' (Groovin' High). That same year, Ed recorded with Paquito D'Riveras' small group which recorded "Havana Cafe" (Chesky Records). Ed also worked with composer/saxophonist Henry Threadgill for two years and recorded  three cds with Henry's 'Very Very Circus' group.

In 1995, Cherry released his second project as a solo artist, entitled A Second Look (Groovin' High Records). During that same period Ed worked with Hammond organist John Patton recording three critically acclaimed cds with Patton's quartet-'Blue Planet Man','Minor Swing' and 'This ones for Jah'(DIW). From 1997 to 1998, Cherry worked in Roy Hargrove's “Crisol” Latin jazz band, which performed in Havana, Cuba. During this same period, he also worked w/baritone saxophonist, Hamiett Bluiett, recording Bluiett's cd 'With Eyes Wide Open' on Justin-Time records.In 2001, Cherry toured Europe for the first time with his own group. He also released his  cd, 'The Spirit Speaks' on the Canadian Justin Time Records label, inspired by the great jazz organist Jimmy Smith with whom he had also recently worked.Ed was asked to perform at the 'Vodaphone Madarao Jazz festival'in 2002 in Madarao Japan with his quartet featuring trumpeter Jon Faddis.

More recently , Ed toured with the great Hammond organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, recording one critically acclaimed cd, 'In The Beginning' on Pilgrimage Records in 2012.

Currently Ed has a brand new second recording released on Posi-Tone Records. ('It's All Good' his first release in 2012 for Posi-Tone stayed in the JazzWeek charts for 3 months) his second recording for the label is titled "Soul Tree" ( release date February 19 2016 ) featuring Kyle Koehler on Hammond B3 organ and drummer Anwar Marshall. As of this pre release date, it's already gathering rave reviews.

Ed continues to work nationally and internationally ; concerts, workshops, jazz clubs.
https://www.edcherryguitar.com/

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"Instrumentista expresivo, Cherry tiene un enfoque moderno y melódico que supone un refrescante contraste con los guitarristas que a menudo recurren a tocar 'música de dedos', la ejecución de rápidas secuencias de notas que no tienen otro propósito musical que llenar el espacio"- Jim Ferguson: Jazztimes - 06/02

Nacido en New Haven, Connecticut, Ed se trasladó a Nueva York en 1978 para tocar la guitarra con Dizzy Gillespie de 1978 a 1992, actuando en el cuarteto de Gillespie, en la big band y con The United Nation Orchestra, que grabó el disco Live at Royal Festival Hall (Enja), ganador de un Grammy. Gillespie murió en 1993, y Cherry publicó su primera grabación como líder, 'First Take' (Groovin' High). Ese mismo año, Ed grabó con el pequeño grupo de Paquito D'Riveras que grabó "Havana Cafe" (Chesky Records). Ed también trabajó con el compositor/saxofonista Henry Threadgill durante dos años y grabó tres cds con el grupo 'Very Very Circus' de Henry.

En 1995, Cherry lanzó su segundo proyecto en solitario, titulado A Second Look (Groovin' High Records). Durante ese mismo periodo, Ed trabajó con el organista Hammond John Patton grabando tres cds aclamados por la crítica con el cuarteto de Patton: "Blue Planet Man", "Minor Swing" y "This ones for Jah" (DIW). De 1997 a 1998, Cherry trabajó en la banda de jazz latino "Crisol" de Roy Hargrove, que actuó en La Habana, Cuba. Durante este mismo periodo, también trabajó con el saxofonista barítono Hamiett Bluiett, grabando el CD de Bluiett "With Eyes Wide Open" en Justin-Time Records. En 2001, Cherry realizó su primera gira por Europa con su propio grupo. También publicó su CD "The Spirit Speaks" en el sello canadiense Justin Time Records, inspirado en el gran organista de jazz Jimmy Smith, con quien también había trabajado recientemente. En 2002, Ed fue invitado a actuar en el "Vodaphone Madarao Jazz festival" de Madarao (Japón) con su cuarteto, en el que también participaba el trompetista Jon Faddis.

Más recientemente, Ed realizó una gira con el gran organista Hammond Dr. Lonnie Smith, grabando un cd aclamado por la crítica, 'In The Beginning' en Pilgrimage Records en 2012.

Actualmente Ed tiene una nueva segunda grabación publicada en Posi-Tone Records. ('It's All Good' su primer lanzamiento en 2012 para Posi-Tone permaneció en las listas de JazzWeek durante 3 meses) su segunda grabación para el sello se titula "Soul Tree" ( fecha de lanzamiento 19 de febrero 2016 ) con Kyle Koehler en el órgano Hammond B3 y el baterista Anwar Marshall. A partir de esta fecha de pre-lanzamiento, ya está recogiendo críticas muy favorables.

Ed sigue trabajando a nivel nacional e internacional ; conciertos, talleres, clubes de jazz.
https://www.edcherryguitar.com/

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Colaborador / Contributor:  Michel

 

 Tracks:

1 - B&B
2 - Cloud Dancer
3 - Congo Chant
4 - You Got To My Head
5 - Mogadishu
6 - Lullaby Of The Leaves
7 - High-Fly
8 - A Second Look
9 - Eddie Harris


Creditys:
Ed Cherry - Guitar
Steve Nelson - Vibraphone
Kenny Barron - Piano (Except 3)
John Patton - Organ (track 1)
Andy McKee - Bass (Except 3)
Yoron Israel - Drums
Laurence Killian - Congas
Jose Mangual - Bongos (Tracks 1, 2, 9)
George Bragg - Timbales (track 1)

1994

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