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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

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As leader

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  • 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

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With Hamiet Bluiett

  • With Eyes Wide Open (Justin Time, 2000)

With Brian Charette

  • Jackpot (Cellar Live, 2022)

With Paquito D'Rivera

With Jon Faddis

  • Hornucopia (Epic, 1991)

With Ken Fowser

  • Right On Time (Posi-Tone, 2019)

With Dizzy Gillespie

With Roy Hargrove's Crisol

With Jared Gold

  • Supersonic (Posi-Tone, 2009)
  • Golden Child (Posi-Tone, 2012)

With New York Funkies

With Ben Paterson

  • Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live, 2018)

With John Patton

With Dr. Lonnie Smith

  • In The Beginning: Volumes 1 & 2 (Pilgrimage, 2013)

With Henry Threadgill

With Jason Tiemann

  • T-Man (T-Man, 2020)

With Doug Webb

  • Bright Side (Posi-Tone, 2016)

With Charles Williams

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Ed Cherry is an American jazz guitarist known for his longstanding collaboration with Dizzy Gillespie and his distinctive bebop-influenced style on the instrument. [1] Born on October 10, 1954, in New Haven, Connecticut, Cherry developed his musical skills early, drawing inspiration from guitarists like Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell. He joined Dizzy Gillespie's band in 1978 and remained a key member until the trumpeter's death in 1993, contributing to numerous tours, recordings, and performances that showcased his fluid technique and harmonic sophistication. [1] Following Gillespie's passing, Cherry has pursued a career as both a leader and sideman, releasing several albums under his own name and collaborating with prominent jazz artists across various ensembles. His discography as a leader includes notable works such as First Step (1993) and It's All Good (2007), which highlight his compositional abilities and command of the guitar in small-group and larger settings. Cherry's playing is characterized by a warm tone, precise articulation, and a deep commitment to the jazz tradition, earning him respect among peers in the genre. [1] He continues to perform and record, maintaining an active presence in the contemporary jazz scene.

Early life

Ed Cherry was born on October 12, 1954, in New Haven, Connecticut. [2] Limited details are available about his early years, but he developed an interest in music at a young age, initially playing clarinet before switching to guitar around age 12 or 13. [3] Ed Cherry is best known for his long tenure as guitarist in Dizzy Gillespie's band from 1978 until shortly before the trumpeter's death in 1993. During this period, he participated in tours, recordings, and performances, contributing his distinctive bebop-influenced style.[1]

Post-Gillespie career

Following Gillespie's death, Cherry has continued as both a leader and sideman, collaborating with artists including Paquito D'Rivera, Jon Faddis, John Patton, Hamiet Bluiett, Henry Threadgill, and Paula West. His discography as a leader includes First Take (1993), Second Look (1994), The Spirits Speak (2001), Create (2005), It's All Good (2012), Soul Tree (2016), Peace (2022), and Are We There Yet? (2022). He has also appeared as a sideman on numerous albums across labels such as Pablo, Enja, Chesky, Justin Time, Posi-Tone, and others. Cherry remains active in the jazz scene, performing and recording.[1]

Filmography

No credits in film or television production design, art direction, or related roles are known for Ed Cherry, the American jazz guitarist. His career is focused on music performance and recording, with no documented work in the film industry as a designer.

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