Ed Cherry - Are We There Yet? [CD]

Cat. no: CM061622
Format: CD
Barcode: 875531023398
Release Date: 27 Jan 2023
Genre: Jazz

The elegantly lyrical and deeply soulful guitarist returns to the studio

Are We There Yet? is hard swing, but also beautifully lyrical.

An expressive instrumentalist, Cherry has a hip, melodic approach that refreshingly contrasts with guitarists who frequently resort to playing 'fnger music', the execution of rapid streams of notes that offer little other than flling space. This recording is a continuation and salute to Ed Cherry's infuences and mentors in music.

Among these infuences is jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, with whom Ed Cherry performed for over ffteen years – arguably what he is best known for. Described by jazz oracles Downbeat as 'one of the most versatile, soulful guitarists’, with 'impeccable leader projects’, the next instalment of Cherry’s own albums –Are We There Yet? – promises to impress.

Tracks: Jean/Pauline / Are We There Yet? / Ding Dong / Spring Is Here / Green Jeans / Mr Walker / Holy Land / Lawns / Japanese Folk Song (Kojo No Tsuki) / Tres Palabras