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Ed Barrett

Ed Barrett is a critically acclaimed jazz guitarist and music educator living and working in New Orleans, Louisiana.Ed brings a thorough, deep understanding of and appreciation for all the past and present masters to the foundation of his jazz guitar concept. Ed’s music is a current, thoughtful, expressive continuation of the great jazz guitar tradition, bearing witness to the influences of Ed Bickert, Pat Martino, Grant Green and George Benson. The Ed Barrett Trio performs regularly in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations (Apple, Coke, All-State, NCAA) to private parties,weddings,happy hours etc. In addition to the many gigs the trio plays Ed also has several independently released CD’s available at CDBaby.com, Amazon, Louisiana Music Factory and iTunes. Each release has garnered critical acclaim and airplay throughout the US and abroad. Barrett maintains a full schedule with other jazz influenced groups “the Teddy Sunshine” dedicated to the performance of Barrett’s original music. “Les Syncopators de Bayou”,an acoustic jazz group that performs every weekend at the World Famous Court of Two Sisters Jazz Brunch. “Another Day in Paradise” a New Orleans rhythm and blues band under the leadership of saxophone great Dominic Grillo, which performs every Wednesday night at Cafe Negril on Frenchmen St.

Creative Sources Recordings Releases "Numbers" by Richard Barrett and Han-earl Park

Source: Han-earl Park
March 2, 2012

Released by Creative Sources Recordings: Numbers (CS 201 CD), a duo album by composer, performer and electronic musician Richard Barrett and guitarist, improviser and constructor Han-earl Park. Numbers is a high-energy, quick-footed, scatter-brained two hander—a looping, convoluted, interactive dance made audible—a musical fender bender involving electroacoustic complexities and (physio)logical splutter-cuts, jump-cuts and match-cuts—an intense white- knuckle extemporization unit—the duo of composer, performer and electronic musician Richard Barrett and guitarist, improviser and constructor Han-earl Park. Celebrated for his dense, complex, intricate ...
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Recording

Barrett Deems - Deemus (Delmark)

Source: Master of a Small House
May 4, 2010

Fame is an ephemeral condition, especially for sidemen in jazz. Drummer Barrett Deems spent a decade stretch with Louis Armstrong. He also served as the engine room for bands under the leadership of Joe Venuti, Jack Teagarden and Benny Goodman. Today, he's barely a footnote outside his Chicago stomping grounds yet Delmark honcho Bob Koester doesn't hesitate in likening his raw talent to the legendary surnames Dodds, Rich, Clarke and Roach. There's not much immediate evidence supporting that stature on ...
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Obituary

Pink Floyd Founder Syd Barrett dies at 60

Source: All About Jazz
July 13, 2006

LONDON - Syd Barrett, the troubled Pink Floyd co-founder who spent his last years in reclusive anonymity, has died, the band said Tuesday. He was 60.

A spokeswoman for the band said Barrett died several days ago, but she did not disclose the cause of death. Barrett had suffered from diabetes for years.

The surviving members of Pink Floyd -- David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright -- said they were “very upset and sad to learn of ...
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Jeff Albert & Ed Barrett - Duets Vol 1 - Download Release

Source: All About Jazz
April 3, 2006

New Album Release

Duets Vol. 1 by Jeff Albert and Ed Barrett Download only, available from www.PepperEnterprises.com

For more information contact Jeff Albert at (225) 303-6226 or email [email protected].

Duets Vol. 1 is a collection of 8 improvisations by Jeff Albert (trombone) and Ed Barrett (guitar). It is available only as an internet download from Pepper Enterprises mp3 Store, which sells only high quality 256kbps mp3 file that are always free from any DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Album ...
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Performance / Tour

Danny Barrett At The Iridium Classic Nightclub Hour Sun. April 3rd 7:00pm

Source: All About Jazz
March 29, 2005

March 28, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Sun. April 3rd vocalist Danny Barrett At THE CLASSIC NIGHTCLUB HOUR ARTHUR POMPOSELLO, Managing Director Doors Open 6:00pm – Show Time 7:00pm The Iridium Jazz Club 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Featuring songs from his newest album INDIAN SUMMER With: DANNY BARRETT - vocals JOHN HART - guitar STEVE LASPINA - bass RONNIE ZITO - drums JOE MAGNARELLI - ...
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Performance / Tour

Danny Barrett At The Iridium Classic Nightclub Hour Sun. April 3rd 7:00pm

Source: All About Jazz
March 8, 2005

March 8, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] Sun. April 3rd vocalist Danny Barrett At THE CLASSIC NIGHTCLUB HOUR ARTHUR POMPOSELLO, Managing Director Doors Open 6:00pm – Show Time 7:00pm The Iridium Jazz Club 1650 BROADWAY (Corner of 51st) NEW YORK, NY 10023 RESERVATIONS: 212-582-2121, www.iridiumjazzclub.com Featuring songs from his newest album INDIAN SUMMER With: DANNY BARRETT - vocals JOHN HART - guitar STEVE LASPINA - bass RONNIE ZITO - drums JOE MAGNARELLI - ...
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Danny Barrett At The Skylight Room NYC Jan. 23rd 4PM

Source: All About Jazz
January 18, 2005

January 18, 2005 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES Press Contact: JIM EIGO, [email protected] See Danny Barrett At The Skylight Room 346 West 46th St. (between 8th & 9th), NYC Reservations: 212-265-8133 http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com Featuring his newest album INDIAN SUMMER Sun. Jan. 23 - 4PM - 1 show only $12 cover j $10 minimum food and drink With: DANNY BARRETT - vocals JOHN HART - guitar KENNY DAVIS - bass RONNIE ZITO - drums JOE MAGNARELLI - trumpet/fluglehornSee New CD Just ...
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Performance / Tour

Danny Barrett At The Skylight Room NYC Jan. 2 & 23, Feb. 14, Mar. 25

Source: All About Jazz
December 9, 2004

See Danny Barrett At The Skylight Room 346 West 46th St. (between 8th & 9th), NYC Reservations: 212-265-8133 http://www.dannysgrandseapalace.com Featuring his newest album INDIAN SUMMER Sun. Jan. 2 - 4PM - 1 show only Sun. Jan. 23 - 4PM - 1 show only Mon. Feb. 14- 9:15PM - 1 show only Fri. March 25- 9:15PM - 1 show only $12 cover j $10 minimum food and drink With: DANNY BARRETT - vocals JOHN HART - guitar STEVE LaSPINA - bass ...
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”The playing here represents guitar trio at it's best easy going and swinging a joy for fans of tasty jazz.” —Larry Taylor

“Lunch with Millie isn't a for guitar players only cd... others should find it increasingly convivial with each listening” —Geraldine Wyckoff