Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
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/
Colaborador / Contributor: Michel
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
John Patton • Accent On The Blues
Monday, September 14, 2026
'Big' John Patton • The Organization! The Best of 'Big' John Patton
Upon his arrival in New York, around 1960, Patton began making the transition from piano to organ. Throughout the 1960's he recorded extensively for Blue Note Records as a leader and sideman, most notably with Grant Green and Lou Donaldson.
His music evolved to incorporate elements of modal and free jazz, without ever losing the basic, earthy groove that he brought to it from the beginning.
He wrote some organ jazz classics such as “Funky Mama” and “The Yodel.” His music will be remembered fondly by musicians and fans. During the late 60's Patton recorded some very adventurous music for the Blue Note label with artists such as Harold Alexander and George Coleman on lps such as Understanding and Accent on the Blues. Of particular note on the early sessions recorded for Blue Note both under his own name and also with George Braith, Don Wilkerson and Lou Donaldson was the superlative empathy he developed with guitarist Grant Green and drummer Ben Dixon - an organ trio whose work in the soul jazz genre remains unsurpassed to this day.
Big John Patton nació el 12 de julio de 1935 en Kansas City, Missouri. Músico autodidacta, comenzó a tocar el piano en 1948 y consiguió su primer gran concierto de gira con la sensación del R&B Lloyd Price entre 1954 y 1959.
A su llegada a Nueva York, alrededor de 1960, Patton comenzó a hacer la transición del piano al órgano. A lo largo de los años 60 grabó extensamente para Blue Note Records como líder y sideman, sobre todo con Grant Green y Lou Donaldson.
Su música evolucionó para incorporar elementos del jazz modal y libre, sin perder nunca el groove básico y terrenal que le aportó desde el principio.
Escribió algunos clásicos del jazz de órgano como "Funky Mama" y "The Yodel". Su música será recordada con cariño por músicos y aficionados. A finales de los 60's Patton grabó música muy aventurera para el sello Blue Note con artistas como Harold Alexander y George Coleman en lps como Understanding y Accent on the Blues. De particular importancia en las primeras sesiones grabadas para Blue Note tanto bajo su propio nombre como con George Braith, Don Wilkerson y Lou Donaldson fue la superlativa empatía que desarrolló con el guitarrista Grant Green y el baterista Ben Dixon - un trío de órgano cuyo trabajo en el género de soul jazz sigue siendo insuperable hasta el día de hoy.
Desde el resurgimiento del interés por la música de este periodo, Blue Note ha desenterrado muchas de las sesiones que fueron enterradas en las bóvedas. LPs como Blue John, que en realidad fue escrito para su lanzamiento, pero nunca lo fue, y dos álbumes fantásticos (y con visión de futuro) Boogaloo y Memphis New York Spirit vieron la luz del día y mostraron al mundo más del trabajo de este artista excepcional.
https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/bigjohnpatton
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
VA • Jazz Carnival [Blue Note Latin Jazz Grooves]
Art Pepper,Don Wilkerson,Grant Green,Hank Mobley,Freddie Roach,John Patton,Donald Byrd,Stanley Turrentine,Freddie Hubbard, Andrew Hill
Thursday, July 30, 2026
VA • Blue Note Rare Grooves
Brother Jack McDuff, Candido, Donald Byrd, Elvin Jones, Jimmy McGriff, John Patton, Larry Young, Reuben Wilson, Richard ''Groove'' Holmes, Stanley Turrentine.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Grant Green • Iron City
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Big John Patton • Oh Baby
Review:
Friday, July 17, 2026
Don Wilkerson • Shoutin'
Artist Biography
Saturday, July 11, 2026
VA • Back Down To The Tropics
Hank Mobley, Duke Pearson, Horace Silver, Grant
Green, Donald Byrd, Lou Donaldson, John Patton, Stanley Turrentine, Art Blakey,
Kenny Burrell, Dexter Gordon, Ike Quebec, Don Wilkerson,
http://www.bluenote.com/
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
VA • Blue Funk
Brother Jack McDuff, Blue Mitchell, Lou Donaldson, John Patton, Grant Green, Candido, Richard ''Groove'' Holmes, Ronnie Foster, Reuben Wilson, Bobby Hutcherson.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Jimmy Ponder • Jump
Artist Biography by Scott Yanow
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Don Wilkerson • The Complete Blue Note Sessions
By DAVID ADLER
Monday, September 29, 2025
John Patton • That Certain Feeling
Thursday, August 21, 2025
VA • The Best Blue Note Album In The World Ever
The perfect introduction to jazz by the genre's most legendary record label! This album is a great introduction to the Blue Note label and their incredible library of music, in fact there are probably enough great Blue Note tunes for another equally good compilation - New jazz converts will appreciate being able to use this as an introduction to the various artists.
With 20 classic tracks included on the two discs there is plenty of music to keep your fingers tapping - The songs are thoughtfully chosen and ordered so that it feels less like a compilation album and more like a mix - This means that even more seasoned jazz listeners will appreciate being able to slip in a couple of discs and get a couple of hours of great music without having to try and create their own mix
Thursday, June 12, 2025
John Patton • The Way I Feel
For his third album, Big John Patton decided to expand his band to quintet. Retaining the services of his longtime colleagues, guitarist Grant Green and drummer Ben Dixon, he hired tenor saxophonist Fred Jackson (who also played on Along Came John) and trumpeter Richard Williams.
The combination of two horns can occasionally overshadow the groove Patton, Green, and Dixon lay down, but for the most part the musicians augment the music instead of detracting from it. Nevertheless, the combo never manages to match the peaks of Along Came John and Blue John.
There are several fine moments on the record, and Green and Patton are typically enjoyable, but the record overall is a slight disappointment after its two predecessors.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-way-i-feel-mw0000759052
Artist Biography
Big John Patton was born July 12, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri. A self-taught musician, he started playing the piano in 1948 and landed his first big gig touring with R&B sensation Lloyd Price from 1954-1959.
Upon his arrival in New York, around 1960, Patton began making the transition from piano to organ. Throughout the 1960's he recorded extensively for Blue Note Records as a leader and sideman, most notably with Grant Green and Lou Donaldson.
His music evolved to incorporate elements of modal and free jazz, without ever losing the basic, earthy groove that he brought to it from the beginning.
He wrote some organ jazz classics such as “Funky Mama” and “The Yodel.” His music will be remembered fondly by musicians and fans. During the late 60's Patton recorded some very adventurous music for the Blue Note label with artists such as Harold Alexander and George Coleman on lps such as Understanding and Accent on the Blues. Of particular note on the early sessions recorded for Blue Note both under his own name and also with George Braith, Don Wilkerson and Lou Donaldson was the superlative empathy he developed with guitarist Grant Green and drummer Ben Dixon - an organ trio whose work in the soul jazz genre remains unsurpassed to this day.
Since the resurgence in interest in music from this period Blue Note has unearthed many sessions that were buried in the vaults. LPs such as Blue John which was actually penciled for release, but never was, and two fantastic (and forward looking) albums Boogaloo and Memphis New York Spirit saw the light of day and showed the world more of this exceptional artist's work.
https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/bigjohnpatton
Para su tercer álbum, Big John Patton decidió expandir su banda al quinteto. Reteniendo los servicios de sus antiguos colegas, el guitarrista Grant Green y el baterista Ben Dixon, contrató al saxofonista tenor Fred Jackson (que también tocó en Along Came John) y al trompetista Richard Williams.
La combinación de dos trompetas puede ocasionalmente eclipsar el ritmo que Patton, Green y Dixon establecen, pero en su mayor parte los músicos aumentan la música en lugar de restarle importancia. Sin embargo, el combo nunca consigue igualar los picos de Along Came John y Blue John.
Hay varios buenos momentos en el disco, y Green y Patton son típicamente agradables, pero el disco en general es una pequeña decepción después de sus dos predecesores.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-way-i-feel-mw0000759052
Biografía del artista
Big John Patton nació el 12 de julio de 1935 en Kansas City, Missouri. Músico autodidacta, comenzó a tocar el piano en 1948 y consiguió su primer gran concierto de gira con la sensación del R&B Lloyd Price entre 1954 y 1959.
A su llegada a Nueva York, alrededor de 1960, Patton comenzó a hacer la transición del piano al órgano. A lo largo de los años 60 grabó extensamente para Blue Note Records como líder y sideman, sobre todo con Grant Green y Lou Donaldson.
Su música evolucionó para incorporar elementos del jazz modal y libre, sin perder nunca el groove básico y terrenal que le aportó desde el principio.
Escribió algunos clásicos del jazz de órgano como "Funky Mama" y "The Yodel". Su música será recordada con cariño por músicos y aficionados. A finales de los 60's Patton grabó música muy aventurera para el sello Blue Note con artistas como Harold Alexander y George Coleman en lps como Understanding y Accent on the Blues. De particular importancia en las primeras sesiones grabadas para Blue Note tanto bajo su propio nombre como con George Braith, Don Wilkerson y Lou Donaldson fue la superlativa empatía que desarrolló con el guitarrista Grant Green y el baterista Ben Dixon - un trío de órgano cuyo trabajo en el género de soul jazz sigue siendo insuperable hasta el día de hoy.
Desde el resurgimiento del interés por la música de este periodo, Blue Note ha desenterrado muchas de las sesiones que fueron enterradas en las bóvedas. LPs como Blue John, que en realidad fue escrito para su lanzamiento, pero nunca lo fue, y dos álbumes fantásticos (y con visión de futuro) Boogaloo y Memphis New York Spirit vieron la luz del día y mostraron al mundo más del trabajo de este artista excepcional.
https://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/bigjohnpatton
Friday, June 6, 2025
John Patton • Memphis To New York Spirit
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Saturday, April 19, 2025
John Patton • Along Came John
Reseña:
por Stephen Thomas Erlewine



















