Peter Bernstein Quartet

Jazz guitar master Peter Bernstein has been a guarantee of captivating, swinging, and deeply melodic jazz of the highest caliber for more than three decades. Whether performing with the legendary organ trio alongside Larry Goldingsand Bill Stewart, or—as on this evening—with his exceptionally distinguished quartet, Peter’s concerts are always among the highlights of our season, delivering irresistibly grooving jazz at its very best. Don’t miss this outstanding concert event and secure your tickets early!

Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the New York jazz scene since 1989. Since then, he has participated in over 200 recordings and countless festival, concert, and club performances with musicians from all generations. He has recorded as both a leader and sideman for some of the world's top labels, including Criss Cross, Smoke Sessions, and HighNote. His first big break came during his studies at the New School when he met the legendary guitarist Jim Hall. Hall invited Peter to perform at his concert during the 1990 JVC Jazz Festival. Peter has also maintained a long-standing musical connection with the legendary drummer Jimmy Cobb, as well as with 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 a dozen albums, all of which showcase their distinctive sound. From 1995 to 1997, Peter was a member of Joshua Redman’s band, and from 1999 to 2001, he played with Diana Krall's quartet and with the legendary organist Dr. Lonnie Smith. In addition, Peter has performed with bands led by jazz greats such as Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, Klaus Doldinger, Bobby Hutcherson, George Coleman, Ryan Kisor, Jim Rotondi, Etta Jones, Nicholas Payton, and many more. His versatility and unique style have made him one of the most sought-after guitarists of his generation.

Danny Grissett zählt zu den herausragenden Pianisten seiner Generation und begeistert mit einer einzigartigen Verbindung aus technischer Brillanz, lyrischer Tiefe und mitreißendem Swing. Seit über zwei Jahrzehnten prägt er die internationale Jazzszene und arbeitete mit Größen wie Tom Harrell, Benny Golson, Nicholas Payton, Jeremy Pelt und Vincent Herring zusammen. Seine mehr als fünfzehnjährige Zusammenarbeit mit dem legendären Trompeter Tom Harrell machte ihn zu einer festen Größe auf den bedeutendsten Jazzbühnen weltweit.

Mit seinem gefeierten Debütalbum Promise etablierte sich Grissett auch als Bandleader und wurde von der Fachpresse als einer der wichtigsten Pianisten seiner Generation ausgezeichnet. Seine Musik verbindet die Tiefe der Jazztradition mit moderner Ausdruckskraft und macht jedes Konzert zu einem besonderen Erlebnis für Jazzliebhaber.

Doug Weiss is one of the most well-known, sought-after and respected jazz bassists of our time. He has performed with the cream of the jazz world and has shared the stage with jazz legends such as Al Foster, Eddie Henderson, George Coleman, Lee Konitz, Clifford Jordan, Eric Alexander, Chris Potter, Adam Birnbaum, Peter Bernstein, Brian Blade, Jorge Rossy, Kevin Hays, Mike Moreno, Timothy Hill, Fleurine, Paula West, Jeff Williams, Bill Stewart, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Lew Tabakin, Walt Weiskopf, Lizz Wright, Joe Williams, and Pete Seeger. He is currently a professor at SUNY Purchase College, New School University, and ZOOM. During the summer semester of 2019, he was a visiting professor of double bass and ensemble at the Jazz Institute Berlin.

Billy Drummond is widely regarded as one of the leading drummers in modern jazz. Hailed by DownBeat as “one of the hippest bandleaders now at work,” he has performed and recorded with legends such as Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, J.J. Johnson, and Ron Carter, and can be heard on more than 350 recordings. A virtuosic drummer and charismatic bandleader, Drummond combines technical mastery with irresistible swing and profound musicality. Alongside his international performing career, he is shaping the next generation of outstanding jazz musicians as a professor at the Juilliard School and New York University (NYU).