The Kyle Koehler Trio
Our spring shows continue on Sunday, May 4th. Jazz organ giant KYLE KOEHLER headlines. His trio includes guest guitarist ED CHERRY & noted drummer JASON TIEMANN.
For three decades, Kyle Koehler's been one of jazz's most important & consistent voices on organ. Influenced by organ legends Shirley Scott & Charles Earland growing up in Philly & armed with a college degree in music performance & composition, his career path gained traction after college with a move to NYC. There in the late '90s, he began leading trios & performing with top jazz artists, with Lou Donaldon, Jimmy Heath & David "Fathead" Newman included. Early accolades for his organ playing include "Rising Star"status from Downbeat magazine & being chosen to tour Africa as a "Jazz Ambassador" for the Kennedy Center & U.S. State Dep't. Currently continuing to perform across the U.S., Europe & Japan, he also records & does Hammond B3 educational workshops. Dedicated to keeping the organ tradition alive in jazz, Koehler's playing honors those great organists who preceded him. Many are no longer with us from its earlier jazz "Heyday." Among them are Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Jack McDuff, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Dr. Lonnie Smith & Joey DeFrancesco.
Special guest guitarist ED CHERRY, a Connecticut native, is an expressive player with a hip, melodic approach that's similar to what vocalists offer in their songs. While he mentions Kenny Burrell, Grant Green & Wes Montgomery as influences, his style is clearly his own & unlike those who play with excessive finger notes. In his fifth decade of playing, he's best known for his work in Dizzy Gillespie's quartet & big band from 1978 to '92. Following Gillespie's 1993 death, Cherry began leading his own groups & recording. His resume includes numerous leader & sideman CDs & important work with trumpeter John Faddis, sax player Paquito D'Rivera & organists Jimmy Smith, Dr. Lonnie Smith & John Patton.
Our Venues
Our Jazz & Blues Showcase has performed live jazz in a variety of venues in the South Jersey area. We've loved discovering interesting venues for these amazing ensembles!
Join us Sunday, May 4th at 3pm at Cunningham Piano at their Cherry Hill Showroom! What better place than this iconic piano company for the Kyle Koehler Trio!
https://www.cunninghampiano.com/
Join us!
$20 for Seniors and Students - $25 for Adults
Advance credit card payment: 856-651-7596, option 1, Sales
or cash at the door.