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Ernie Edwards

Blind Pianist / Composer

About Me

Born as in Brooklyn New York, Ernie lost his ability to see shortly thereafter and has spent his entire life without vision. Ernie spent countless hours listening and learning to all types of music as a young child growing up in Newark, New Jersey. His ability to memorize sounds and then convert those sounds into musical notes is in itself a miracle. As time went own, Ernie was able to start playing complete songs and learning the keys on his piano. Ernie has been able to master the playing style of one of his favorite artist, Erroll Garner. He plays a stride style in addition to the short lagging cords as well. Ernie often starts a song with a short classical intro or rendition that throws the crowd off beat and then moves right into a rhythmic cadence that leads to the main melody. Ernie also loves the music of George Shearing. Ernie continues to play at church every Sunday for mass, a job he has had for several years. Ernie's trio consists of two very talented brothers from Newton, Kansas. Jacob Webb on bass and Nathan Webb on drums. Both brothers deliver a performance that only a professional can do. They add to the the total trio experience that has served for decades as part of the foundation in this music known as jazz. Ernie performs every Wednesday evening at The Larry Young Jazz Cub in Newark, New Jersey with his trio and occasional special guests.