Barb Cheron - Guitar,
Ben Johnson - Bass,
Nicky Sund - Drums
Influences
Joe Pass, Ella Fitzgerald, Emily Remler, Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Benny Carter and many more!
Sounds Like
"A great CD for that Sunday drive with head-bobbin' tunes that recall the groove of '60s George Benson." - Michael Kwas, Madison Magazine
About Barb Cheron
A tasteful blend of soulful jazz and playful blues infused with a rhythmic intensity. Barb Cheron is a Madison Area Music Award Winner - Best Instrumentalist of the Year, Best Blues Song, and Best Jazz Song of the year!
With her combination of technical skills and soulful phrasing, Barb Cheron has been entertaining audiences for many years. Her eclectic style has led to her playing in the all female jazz ensemble, MZ Communication, her successful duo with singer/songwriter Marianne Flemming, a jazz/blues duo with John Jacobs (self-released CD, Bistro, 2006). In addition, Barb is an accomplished band leader. Her CD, Running Free, featuring Nicky Sund and Ben Johnson is now available through CD Baby.
Trained at the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music, Barb also studied with renowned jazz guitarists Roger Brotherhood, Cliff Frederiksen and Don Linke. In addition, she studied classical guitar with Professor Javier Calderon from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
“Cheron’s musical reach keeps growing…a truly interesting improviser. She moves easily from jazz to blues to ballads.” As a soloist, she’s well worth listening to. As an ensemble player…she’s gifted at interpreting and supporting the music, without overwhelming the singer. Go hear her if you can!”
- Tara Ayres (vocalist), Her Infinite Variety, WORT 89.9 FM, Madison , WI
“Barb Cheron is a dedicated guitarist and musician with a sensitive and fluid command of both classical and jazz guitar music.”
- Marianne Fleming (singer/songwriter), Recording Artist, Mermaid Records
"...the tunes swing and you have a great Joe Pass-bluesy feel to your chording and playing."
-Tung Le, Guitarist, featured artist on Guitar9 Records
"Nice tone and harmonic concepts."
-Dave Illig, Jazz Guitarist, Jet Productions
Hey Barb! I'm glad we got a chance to talk yesterday.I can't believe how long it's been since we last spoke.Time goes by entirely too fast!I would love to see you guys soon!Summer is here,what a relief from all the snow!Have a great day! Take Care, Brooke
Diamond is doing great. She has a fat lip,but otherwise everything else is unchanged.She's still has the same,if not more energy.She really is a lucky dog!
Hey girl, Brad and I just wanted you to know,you guys sounded awesome last night!You rocked! Thank you so much for inviting us,sorry we couldn't stay longer.Have a great weekend.Hope to see you soon!
Hi Barb, Thanks for treating Brad and I to the Comedy Club, we have a great time! Thanks for watching little diva, we really appreciate all you do! Have a great week!
Hello Barb,i am just stopping by to show some love,and to let you know that i enjoy listening to the new track.Much success,inspiration,peace and blessings.Bemol
