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Peter Bernstein Quartet
Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein (b. 1967, New York City) has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time, he has participated in over 80 recordings and numerous festival, concert and club performances with musicians from all generations. As a leader, Peter has released nine albums and a DVD, Live at Smoke. He got his first break while attending the New School when he met the legendary guitarist Jim Hall. Hall asked Peter to participate in his Invitational Concert as part of the 1990 JVC Jazz Festival. The event featured such guitarists as John Scofield and Pat Metheny and was release as Live at Town Hall Vol. 2 by Music Masters. Hall noted that Peter has paid attention to the past as well as the future. He is the most impressive guitarist Ive heard. He plays the best of them all for swing, logic, feel and taste. Also in 1990, Peter Bernstein was discovered by alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson and took part in the first of four recordings with him. He was a regular member of his group throughout the 1990s. Some people just have it. Donaldson said. most of the time you have to teach someone what to do, but Peter knows it all. Peter has also enjoyed long musical associations with legendary drummer Jimmy Cobb (Cobbs Mob), as well as organist Larry Goldings and drummer Bill Stewart as a member of their highly acclaimed trio. The New York Times called them the best organ trio of the last decade. Together they recorded dozens of records, all of which display their distinctive sound, whether exploring the depths of jazz standards or playing their original compositions. From 1995 through 1997, Peter was a member of Joshua Redmans band and played on Redmans Freedom in the Groove CD. He played with Diana Kralls quartet from 1999 through 2001 and with Dr. Lonnie Smith, the legendary organist who made his debut on the George Benson Cookbook albums. He has also recorded five CDs with organist Melvin Rhyne, known for his association with Wes Montgomery. In addition, Peter has appeared in groups led by Nicholas Payton, Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, Tom Harrell, and Eric Alexander. Current projects include his recent album, Monk, recorded for the newly reactivated Xanadu label. Together with Doug Weiss and Bill Stewart, he put their own spin on the rich legacy of Thelonious Monk. In September, Bernstein released a solo guitar record, Solo Guitar Live at Smalls (Smalls Live), an intimate recording that makes you feel like youre sitting in the front row at Smalls jazz club in New York City.
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LocationCarl B. Taylor Auditorium on the campus of SUNY Schenectady (View)
78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305
United States
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