JARRETT CHERNER TRIO: Burgeoning

Jarrett Cherner Trio

Burgeoning

© 2006 Jarrett Cherner (837101163880)

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Recently honored by the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards for his work on this album, Cherner brings a fresh new sound to the long standing jazz piano trio tradition.

tracks

1 Theme
2 Shake The Cage
3 Stand Your Own
4 Untitled
5 Burgeoning
6 Sucker Punch
7 Somebody Quietly

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The Jarrett Cherner Trio performs music rooted in the jazz piano tradition, blending contemporary influences with those of world music. Afro-Cuban rhythms mixed with jazz swing propel improvisations within a modern harmonic framework. With an original repertoire of compositions from pianist and composer Cherner, the trio has been attracting audiences consisting of both veteran jazz fans and those new to jazz. On their debut CD, Burgeoning, the trio takes the listener on a journey though a range of sonic moods, from the angular groove of “Stand Your Own”, through the raucous, bluesy shuffle “Sucker Punch”, to the introspective melody featured in “Somebody Quietly”. In performance the trio is equally dynamic, constantly searching for new places to take the music and always willing to take the risks that will lead the way.

Though not their birthplace, all three musicians have emerged from the vibrant Boston jazz scene; Cherner and Roeder met while studying at the New England Conservatory, and Pérez-Albela is a Berklee alumnus. From San Francisco, Jarrett Cherner earned degrees in both music and math while studying and working in Boston. His compositions are both melodic and logical and his playing evokes a Keith Jarrett like penchant for lyricism in addition to a rhythmic influence indicative of his studies with Danilo Pérez. From Lima, Peru, bassist Jorge Roeder adds his warm tone and unshakable beat to the trio, rounding out the low end. Whether soloing, comping, or dialoging with the band, Roeder’s lines are consistently swinging and freshly musical. Then there’s drummer Jorge Pérez-Albela, also from Lima. You never know when he’ll slide off his drum set in favor of his cajón or to play an assortment of percussion instruments (take a listen to “Shake The Cage”). Equally at home swinging and playing Latin rhythms, Pérez-Albela’s rapid responsiveness combined with his rhythmic arsenal keep the trio on its toes.

The Trio has performed at the San Jose Jazz Festival (CA), Sonoma Jazz Festival (CA), JazzZone (Lima, Perú), Jazz at Pearl's (San Francisco, CA), Jazzschool (Berkeley, CA), Vibrato (Los Angeles, CA), La Ve Lee (Los Angeles, CA), 2nd St. Jazz (Los Angeles, CA), Ryles Jazz Club (Cambridge, MA), Acton Jazz Cafe (Acton, MA), Lily Pad (Cambridge, MA), Rockwood Music Hall (NYC, NY), LV's Uptown (Portland, OR), among others. Members of the trio have toured both nationally and internationally, performing at venues such as: Jamboree, Barcelona; El Café Central, Madrid; Sunside, Paris; Regattabar, Boston; Berklee Performance Center, Boston; and Yoshi's, Oakland. They have also performed or recorded with Herbie Hancock, Kenny Werner, Roy Haynes, Maria Schneider, the Either/Orchestra, the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra, & Amphis Baena, among others.

Band Members:
Jarrett Cherner – piano, compositions
Jorge Roeder – acoustic & electric bass
Jorge Pérez-Albela – drums & percussion

All songs by Jarrett Cherner
(Bald Hill Music/ASCAP) except
"Shake The Cage" by Kelly Donohue, arr. Cherner
BaldHill Records #112605

For more info visit www.jarrettcherner.com

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  • Great songs, great playing!
    author: Bob S.

    Great songs, great playing! It kept me interested all throughout. I'll have to check out a gig when your in SF again. You got a really nice sound in that Boston studio, too.

  • Cherner clearly has a bright future
    author: Scott Yanow, LA Jazz Scene

    Pianist Jarrett Cherner's trio with bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Jorge Perez-Albela interprets Cherner's originals throughout his debut CD. Based in San Francisco, the trio performs complex rhythms and tricky time signatures with ease and keeps their music open to both World Music influences and straight ahead swinging. While Cherner is generally the lead voice, both Roeder and Perez-Albela are very active and inspiring in the ensembles, creating music that is always stimulating and full of surprises. In addition Roeder gets a fair amount of solo space. It is obvious that these musicians play together a lot. A lyrical player who sounds thoughtful even when playing an uptempo piece, Jarrett Cherner clearly has a bright future. His compositions are quite original (rather than being based on familiar chord changes), his improvising hints in spots at Bill Evans but is personal, and his interplay with his trio finds the three musicians often seeming to think as one. Burgeoning is recommended and available from www.jarrettcherner.com

  • Displays poise and promise
    author: Andrew Gilbert, Contra Costa Times

    The abundantly gifted pianist and composer Jarrett Cherner displays so much poise and promise with his trio on "Burgeoning" that I'm making a point of catching his performances this winter.

  • Cherner's music tells a story
    author: Jim Santella, Cadence Magazine

    Cherner's music tells a story. He moves suite-like through the works, pausing to change direction often. A portion of the program explains the Blues, while other sections interpret passionate ballad emotions or hard-driving soul. The album's title track includes a lyrical conversation between piano and bass that speaks volumes through its adventurous foray and its ample spontaneity.

  • The groove is humming from start to finish...
    author: D. Oscar Groomes

    The groove is humming from start to finish with all band members contributing to the mix. Jarrett is playing piano with deliberate syncopated phrases. On bass Jorge Roeder is a firm anchor with drummer Jorge Pérez-Albela keeping time and holding the unit together. Roeder opens "Shake the Cage" with a solo before slipping into the background while Pérez-Albela keeps our energy stoked. All the while Cherner is tickling the ivories. There's not a lot more to say other than sit back and enjoy it as we did, three times through before making notes. We were that engaged, and pleasurably so!

  • a must for music lovers across many genres
    author: Shaun McNamara

    The most important thing I can say about Jarrett Cherner is that his focused intent and love of music makes his debut CD, Burgeoning, a must for music lovers across many genres. From Jazz and Blues, to World and dance. His appeal is now becoming bicoastal and the diversity of his travels shows in his music.

  • ...a journey so intricately plotted that it seems masterfully random.
    author: Liza Monroy

    This jammin’ jazz CD inspired me to look up the word “burgeoning” in the dictionary. I knew what it meant, but I was pretty sure that, whatever the exact definition was, this band was doing it. The Jarrett Cherner Trio is nothing if not precise. bur·geon also bour·geon Pronunciation Key (bûrjn) intr.v. bur·geoned, bur·geon·ing, bur·geons 1. To put forth new buds, leaves, or greenery; sprout. 2. To begin to grow or blossom. 3. To grow and flourish. The Trio does all of the above on this album, short of literally spouting leaves, of course. They could not have come up with a better word to encapsulate their debut effort and its title track, which grows and blossoms to a musical pinnacle. The band incorporates Latin flavor into more traditional riffs, like on track 2, “Shake The Cage,” which evokes the proper visual element the music encompasses. Charismatic pianist and composer Cherner takes the listener to unexpected places, on a journey in sound that echoes his travels through Peru and the United States. Bassist Jorge Roeder and percussionist Jorge Perez-Albela bring the rhythm to Cherner’s arrangements, so precise they come off as spontaneous – the effect of all great jazz. Cherner has a math degree, and it shows. The best thing about jazz is just being along for the ride, going wherever the music takes you. Cherner and the Jorges bring us on a journey so intricately plotted that it seems masterfully random. May this trio continue to burgeon.

  • ...fresh, rootsy, organic jazz sound with great rhythm and melody.
    author: Kevin Woodhouse

    I heard Sucker Punch on KCSM and immediately dug it, so bought the CD -- it's great -- a fresh, rootsy, organic jazz sound with great rhythm and melody that I dig.

  • ...exhibits Cherner, Roeder and Perez-Albela’s masterful control of timing, cade
    author: Douglas Sloan (Doug's Top 5, Metronome Magazine)

    Pianist Jarrett Cherner leads his stellar trio through a collection of snappy, upbeat originals and one cover that reminds this reviewer of jazz great Cyrus Chestnut. Cherner along with Jorge Roeder on acoustic & electric bass and Jorge Perez-Albela on drums serve up seductive slices of rhythm and melody sure to waken the senses. Cherner is an adventurous pianist and his flighty excursions lead him through some engaging territory. The seven and a half minute “Shake The Cage” is an expressive example of his inventive interplay with drummer Perez-Albela while the monumental eleven and a half minute “Stand Your Own” exhibits Cherner, Roeder and Perez-Albela’s masterful control of timing, cadence and color. Cherner and company can also smolder with passion as is evident in the sultry “Untitled,” while be-bopping with the best of them on the entertaining “Sucker Punch.” No matter what road Cherner decides to travel, you can guarantee it’s going to be a wonderful trip. Bravo!

  • ...one of those debut albums that the critics will be talking about.
    author: Edward Blanco

    The album opens up with a short sweet little number entitled “Theme,” a percussive cut in which Cherner runs through the keys in stylish fashion. Bassist Roeder leads off on the second track “Shake The Cage” with a nice chorus followed by Perez-Albela on sticks and eventually engaged by the leader on a long solo excursion in a nice spicy piece of music. It’s drummer Perez-Albela who introduces “Stand Your Own,” the longest track at eleven minutes plus of electricity and magic from Cherner on a relatively mid-tempo tune. My favorite piece of music on this disc has to be the finale, “Somebody Quietly,” one delicious and sensuous chart played slow and softly in a tune that you can close your eyes to and drift into musical heaven. I play this one often. Burgeoning is one of those debut albums that the critics will be talking about. Cherner is engaging and delivers a performance displaying moments of brilliance. The Trio plays tight with great interplay between the players and with this outing, they succeed in making an impressive musical statement.

  • author: Taxi

    [review of track #6, Sucker Punch] The title fits the sassy, streetwise vibe of the track... The three of you play great together. To my ears, the track swings like crazy... You have a wonderfully fluid style; I esp. like your use of polyrhythms and intriguing harmonic substitutions. It's particularly impressive to hear a young pianist with as distinctive and mature an approach as is the case here.

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