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We are proud to welcome pianist, arranger and educator Kenny Barron on Jazzwatch. Since his emergence on the national music scene in the early 1960’s, he has been the pianist of choice for such luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, Stan Getz, Freddie Hubbard and many more. Honored as an NEA Jazz Master, Mr. Barron has continued to inspire global audiences with his melodically inventive and incredibly swinging approach to the piano. His new Impulse Records CD, “Book of Intuition,” is a magnificent trio program featuring his longtime unit with bassist Kiyoshi Kitagowa and drummer Johnathan Blake. This disc has already distinguished itself as one of the best of 2016. Mr. Barron will celebrate this new CD in a series of performances May 3-8 at The Jazz Standard in NYC. More info at jazzstandard.com and kennybarron.com.

Guitarist Ed Cherry’s lyricism and commitment to the groove makes him. He has a direct approach to music that is refreshing as well as distinguishing. As a veteran on the international music scene since the late 70’s, he has amassed important credits with icons such as trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and organist Big John Patton. And when he steps out to lead his own bands, the results are just as great—there’s even more to appreciate about his distinctive brand of swinging soul. The forthcoming Posi-Tone CD, “Soul Tree,” features Cherry’s organ trio (ft/ Kyle Koehler on Hammond B3 and Anwar Marshall on drums) and contains the roots, branches and leaves that we’ve come to expect from him. It was great to talk to Ed Cherry about growing up in New Haven, CT, seeing guitar greats Jimi Hendrix and Grant Green live at different times and traveling the world and learning from Dizzy. He also talks about what he is drawn to musically that has helped him craft his conception. So glad that we could put the spotlight on the great Ed Cherry. Cop his record and see him live when you can. More info at edcherrymusic.com.

For more info on Ed Cherry, visit http://www.edcherrymusic.com.

Songs heard on this week’s episode: “Rachel’s Step” and “The Selma March” and “Little Sunflower”.

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