Peter Bernstein Quartet

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.

Sullivan Fortner is an undeniable force in modern jazz piano, widely regarded as one of the most creative and dynamic pianists of his generation. His virtuosic skills are never an end in themselves; instead, his boundless creativity impresses critics and audiences alike. Over the past decade, Fortner has fully developed his deep-rooted talents as a pianist, composer, bandleader, and uncompromising individualist. The GRAMMY Award-winning artist from New Orleans has released several critically acclaimed albums as a solo artist alongside his work with Cécile McLorin Salvant, and by jazz standards, he is still at the beginning of his career. Now based in New York, Fortner has been recognized in multiple categories in the DownBeat Critics Poll, winning first place in both the Rising Star Piano and Rising Star Jazz Artist categories. In addition to collaborating with a diverse array of artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Dianne Reeves, Etienne Charles, and John Scofield, Fortner has also frequently and extensively worked with Ambrose Akinmusire, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Nicholas Payton, Billy Hart, Gary Bartz, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Fred Hersch, and the late Roy Hargrove.

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.

Kush Abadey has collaborated with many notable musicians including Ravi Coltrane, Chris Potter, Nicholas Payton, JD Allen, David Weiss, Andrew White, Gilad Hekselman, Azar Lawrence, Terrance Blanchard, Frank Lacy, Jeremy Pelt, Tomasz Stanko, Barry Harris, Gary Thomas and many more. At the age of 16 he became the youngest member of the Wallace Roney Quintet, with which he performed and recorded at various concerts, jazz festivals and club performances in many parts of the world.