2025-26 Season | JHL: Nov 14-16
Nov 15 - Nov 16, 2025
Joe Henderson Lab
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Original show description below.
Over the past two decades New York City native Jonathan Kreisberg has truly become one of jazz’s most formidable guitarists. He returns to the Bay Area with his latest project, a classic organ trio that echoes his formative career with the legendary organist Dr. Lonnie Smith.
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 Smith (who featured Kreisberg on five of his last albums). “He is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation,” said the late, great organist.
Kreisberg possesses jaw-dropping chops and improvisational fluency, but what sets him apart is his commitment to honing a group sound. His bands 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.
Over the past two decades New York City native Jonathan Kreisberg has truly become one of jazz’s most formidable guitarists. He returns to the Bay Area with his latest project, a classic organ trio that echoes his lengthy career with the legendary organist Dr. Lonnie Smith.
Extraordinary melodic, harmonic and rhythmic finesse – to say nothing of the guitarist’s vast imagination
jazztimes on jonathan kreisberg
Extraordinary melodic, harmonic and rhythmic finesse – to say nothing of the guitarist’s vast imagination
jazztimes on jonathan kreisberg
Personnel
Jonathan Kreisberg guitar
Javier Santiago piano
Luca Alemanno bass
Colin Stranahan drums
(He has) command of a broad post-bop language
The New York Times on Jonathan Kreisberg
Personnel
Jonathan Kreisberg guitar
Javier Santiago piano
Luca Alemanno bass
Colin Stranahan drums
(He has) command of a broad post-bop language
The New York Times on Jonathan Kreisberg
Watch & Listen
Jonathan Kreisberg Organ Trio
Trust Fall
Jonathan Kreisberg Organ Trio
Relativity
Jonathan Kreisberg Organ Trio
Trust Fall
Jonathan Kreisberg Organ Trio
Relativity