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Jeff Barone
Member Since: 2008 | Location: New York City | Page Views: 1,816About Me
An impressive young guitarist, Jeff Barone has developed a strong reputation with his recordings (Crazy Talk and Open Up), live performances, and record producing. His playing invigorates the modern mainstream of jazz, swinging hard while looking forward. Barone has gained important experience playing with such major Harlem-based organists as Jimmy “Preacher” Robins, Mel Davis, and, for five years, the legendary Reuben Wilson. In recent times he has worked with fellow guitarist Jack Wilkins, trumpeters Tom Harrell and Joe Magnarelli and vibraphonist Warren Chiasson in addition to leading his own groups. As a record producer, he has been an invaluable contributor to projects by Wilkins, altoist Mike Dubaniewicz and guitarist Jim Silberstein. Jeff Barone’s recent Open Up CD features him excelling on fresh versions of standards and his own colorful originals, in settings ranging from a quintet to guitar duets with Wilkins and an unaccompanied “My Funny Valentine.” The guitarist’s music and playing in general is modern jazz but also accessible, original and challenging, but with a blues element and quite soulful.Based on his career thus far, there is no doubt that Jeff Barone will be making a major contribution to jazz of the 21st century.
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This page was last updated on 2009-06-15.
