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Ed Cherry

b. 1954

American jazz guitarist

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Born 1954. Ed Cherry is an American jazz musician, jazz guitarist and musician.

Edward E. Cherry Jr. (born October 12, 1954) is an American jazz guitarist and studio musician. Cherry is perhaps best known for his long association with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, with whom he performed from 1978 until shortly before Gillespie's death in 1993. Since that time, he has worked with Paquito D'Rivera, Jon Faddis, John Patton, Hamiet Bluiett, Henry Threadgill, and Paula West. He has recorded a number of albums as a leader.

Discography

As leader First Take (Groovin' High, 1993) Second Look (Groovin' High, 1994) The Spirits Speak (Justin Time, 2001) Create with Marco Marzola (Wide Music, 2005) It's All Good (Posi-Tone, 2012) Soul Tree (Posi-Tone, 2016) Peace (Space Time, 2022) Are We There Yet? (Cellar Music Group, 2022)

As sideman With Hamiet Bluiett With Eyes Wide Open (Justin Time, 2000)

With Brian Charette Jackpot (Cellar Live, 2022)

With Paquito D'Rivera Havana Cafe (Chesky, 1991)

With Jon Faddis Hornucopia (Epic, 1991)

With Ken Fowser Right On Time (Posi-Tone, 2019)

With Dizzy Gillespie Musician, Composer, Raconteur with Milt Jackson (Pablo, 1981) Live at the Royal Festival Hall (Enja, 1989) Live! at Blues Alley (Blues Alley, 1992) With Roy Hargrove's Crisol

Grande-Terre (Verve, 2024)

With Jared Gold Supersonic (Posi-Tone, 2009) Golden Child (Posi-Tone, 2012)

With New York Funkies Hip Hop Bop! with Stanley Turrentine, Reuben Wilson (Meldac, 1995)

With Ben Paterson Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live, 2018)

With John Patton Blue Planet Man (Evidence, 1997) with John Zorn Minor Swing (DIW, 1995) with John Zorn This One's for Ja (DIW, 1998)

With Dr. Lonnie Smith In The Beginning: Volumes 1 & 2 (Pilgrimage, 2013)

With Henry Threadgill Song Out of My Trees (Black Saint, 1994) Makin' a Move (Columbia, 1995)

With Jason Tiemann T-Man (T-Man, 2020)

With Doug Webb Bright Side (Posi-Tone, 2016)

With Charles Williams When Alto Was King (Mapleshade, 1997)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ed Cherry?

American jazz guitarist

When was Ed Cherry born?

Ed Cherry was born on 12 October 1954 in New Haven.

What is Ed Cherry's occupation?

Ed Cherry is a jazz musician, jazz guitarist and musician.

What nationality is Ed Cherry?

Ed Cherry is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ed Cherry

· Wikidata: Q1282302

· DBpedia: Ed Cherry

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