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Jeff Barone
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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.