In this Jazzmont podcast episode, join Cyrus Chestnut, composer, pianist, and educator as he discusses his artistic journey as a professional. Cyrus Chestnut is a musical force that utilizes his classical, gospel, and jazz influences to entertain and capture audiences. Chestnut has played with some of the leading musicians in the business, such as Jon Hendricks, Michael Carvin, Donald Harrison, Terence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Curtis Fuller, Betty Carter, and Dizzy Gillespie. Chestnut’s self-released albums have all won prestigious awards, and he has also recorded on labels such as Atlantic, Warner Jazz, Telarc, Koch, and the JLP records.

Credits
Beth Crisman – Executive Producer/Director, Montpelier Arts Center
Sara Morgan – Assistant Director, Montpelier Arts Center
Alan Ernstein – Technical Director, Montpelier Arts Center
Kirk Walterick – Recording Engineer