A profile of New Orleans jazz guitarist and music teacher, and a dear friend of mine, Ed Barrett. Ed graduated from the University of New Orleans with a degree in jazz studies, and also holds a Bachelor's degree from the Berklee College of Music in music performance. He plays with various groups in New Orleans, such as the United Postal Project and Les Syncopators de Bayou, among others. His third album with his jazz trio, "Hocus Focus", has recently been released.