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Cyrus Chestnut (born January 17, 1963) is an American jazz pianist, composer and producer. In 2006, Josh Tyrangiel , music critic for Time , wrote: "What makes Chestnut the best jazz pianist of his generation is a willingness to abandon notes and play space."
A masterful jazz pianist, Cyrus Chestnut balances his lithe technical skill with a robust, soulful style that speaks to his deep gospel roots and love of swinging hard bop.
In 2006, Chestnut made his Telarc debut with the release of Genuine Chestnut. The album is a carefully balanced mix of original material with some well-known pop melodies from the past several decades—all driven by Chestnut’s eclectic yet unmistakable jazz sensibility.
Cyrus Chestnut takes on fare ranging from original compositions through the works of Mozart, Ravel, and Satie, along with a hymn, a classic from the Great American Songbook, and most audaciously, a scrap from the heavy metal slag heap, enriching it all with zest, good humor, and unflagging craftsmanship.
May 22, 2013 · Concert Review: Kathleen Battle and Cyrus Chestnut with the Heritage Signature Chorale in ‘Underground Railroad: A Spiritual Journey’ at Strathmore Music Center. Kathleen Battle. It is a rare and valuable moment when music brings out a collective emotional experience.
Listen to music from Cyrus Chestnut, acclaimed American jazz pianist, composer, producer.
Cyrus Chestnut. Genuine Chestnut. Telarc. 2006-02-28. The first recognisable musical voice to be heard on this CD is Russell Malone’s guitar, playing a Chestnut composition, “The Brown...
