Barnes - Cabasso

Shortly after meeting in 1985, Cheryl Barnes and Phil Cabasso embarked on a musical adventure which continues to this day.  

Seeking to go beyond the well-worn path of playing and singing the standard jazz repertoire, they are continually seeking new and interesting ways to present their musical ideas.  

 

With Phil’s particular emphasis on harmonic and rhythmic exploration and Cheryl’s unerring sense of what a musical performance is supposed to be all about, their efforts have been well received by a wide variety of audiences, from those new to jazz, all the way to top jazz pros. Listen to "Barnes and Cabasso Live At The Baked Potato".

Working with some of the greatest players on the planet has produced some memorable musical moments, and the accolades of these great players attests to the artistic success of Cheryl and Phil’s collaborative efforts.  

Married in 1989, they bring two lifetimes of musical education and performance to the collaboration.  

Phil began studing piano at age five, adding trombone at age nine. Playing throughout his school years, he was active in multiple, diverse musical ensembles in college at U.C. Davis, including the University Symphony, Brass Choir, Concert Band, and several small ensembles. Remaining at U.C. Davis for medical school enabled Phil to continue playing with his long-established musical associates.  

He moved to the Los Angeles area in 1980, and immediately began playing in a quartet whose members have gone on to international musical renown.  

He has a busy, successful private practice in Internal Medicine and continues to work as an Emergency Room Physician.

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