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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.
