Cyrus Chestnut

Cyrus Chestnut
Background information
Born (1963-01-17) January 17, 1963 (age 61)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
GenresJazz, blues
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, producer
InstrumentPiano
Years active1992–present
LabelsAlfa, Evidence, Atlantic, Warner Bros., Telarc, WJ3
Websitewww.cyruschestnut.net

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."[1]

  1. ^ Tyrangiel, Josh (March 19, 2006). "Music: 5 Great New Albums". Time. Archived from the original on May 12, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2015.