Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet

Kreisberg has certainly paid his dues, earning a vaunted reputation by accompanying a disparate array of masters such as Lee Konitz, Joe Henderson, Yosvany Terry, Joe Locke, Donald Edwards, and most importantly the late Hammond B-3 legend Dr. Lonnie Smith (who featured Kreisberg on his last five albums). “He is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation,” said Dr. Lonnie, diagnosing Kreisberg’s condition.

The guitarist possesses jaw-dropping chops and improvisational fluency, but what sets him apart is his commitment to honing a group sound. His quartets have served as an essential proving ground for some of the most prodigious young players on the New York scene. A mid-career master with a deep book of originals, Kreisberg is a state-of-the-art player who knows that jazz thrives best with one hand in the tradition and one hand reaching for the future.