Edwin Corne

Edwin Corne is an Australian-Chinese jazz guitarist based in New York City. Born in 1999 and raised in Shanghai, he moved to New York to pursue a Bachelor of Music at The New School of Jazz, where he earned a spot in Hal Galper’s Rhythm Section Workshop. In 2025, he received his Master of Music in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School. His playing draws influence from Charlie Parker, Ahmad Jamal, Erroll Garner, Kenny Burrell, Jim Hall, Django Reinhardt, and more. 

Edwin's debut album, *Spruce and Maple*, was released in November, 2025. It features some of his favorite melodies, including seldom-heard gems like Jubilation by Junior Mance, The Mooche by Duke Ellington, and Lotus Blossom by Billy Strayhorn. The album also includes his arrangement of Butterfly Lovers, reimagining the iconic Chinese violin concerto. 

Awards

Jarek Smietana International Jazz Guitar Competition Finalist

Gear

American Archtop - Legend 
AER Compact 60 

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