Jerry Cigler

Quite simply, Jerry Cigler is perhaps one of the finest jazz musician. In music, much comes down to taste, as technique can be found amongst all the top players. Jerry's abilities transcend those of anyone else alive. His ability to perform 5 part blocks using just his right hand on the piano accordion, coupled with his unparalleled use of the free bass in a jazz context, enable him to render sounds impossible by any other player alive today.

His use of substitute chords, open harmony, counter-point, blistering fast single note runs, complex chordal structures on the left hand (including using his thumb), and sophisticated arrangements, make him stand out amongst the crowd. Jerry was born in Cleveland, Ohio and studied with a few teachers before meeting the great Johnny Sulin. Sulin was quite famous in Cleveland and was an amazing talent. Johnny is remembered for his unrivalled technique and incredible arrangements, many improvised on the spot.


Jerry's repertoire included classical as well as popular standards and by his late teen years, he was established as a professional musician performing at many local places. Jerry then began tutelage under the amazing Leon Sash of Chicago, where Jerry eventually moved. Under Leon, Jerry began his deep study of jazz as it relates to the accordion. Jerry went on to record with Leon as well as releasing his own album in the 70's.

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