Ed Cherry
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Born
October 12, 1954
Edward E. Cherry Jr.
October 12, 1954
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupations
- Musician
- songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
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| Born | Edward E. Cherry Jr. October 12, 1954 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
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| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1978–present |
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| Website | www |
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.