Combining timeless melodicism with forward thinking lines and textures, his style and approach has created a strong following of fans around the world. Hes got it all great time feel, beautiful chordal playing and lines, all with flawless articulation. A solo performance represents the most intimate communion between an artist and their instrument. A solo guitar album basking in the riches of kreisbergs expression downbeat. T he new york guitarist jonathan kreisberg has been a powerful presence in contemporary jazz since the late 1990s, yet he always seems like a newcomer. Guitarist jonathan kreisberg and his quartet featuring saxophonist will vinson, bassist matt penman, and drummer mark ferber will be performing at vcus vlahcevic concert hall of the w. Although at times its hard to believe, the entire recording is one man on one track. Jonathan kreisberg is an american jazz guitarist and composer known for combining timeless melodicism with forwardthinking lines and textures. Find the song lyrics for jonathan kreisberg top tracks.
The title of guitarist jonathan kreisbergs first solo album, one, succinctly expresses that idea. Listen to jonathan kreisberg soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 366 followers. This solo is from jonathan kreisbergs record new for now on the criss cross label. As always, all of my original handwritten charts are also available below. Jonathan kreisberg shadowless 2011 is a perfect way to monitor your windows devices and protects your username, password or any other data from active and employee pc and all in one. In this 2part jazz guitar lesson, acclaimed guitarist jonathan kreisberg shows you how to attain rhythmic independence. Its really rewarding when you can find new ways to do things within what a supposedly limiting instrument can do. Never miss another jazz show in philadelphia again. Jonathan kreisberg one 20 contemporary jazz, postbop. The liner notes may say no overdubs or loops were used, but jonathan kreisberg might just as easily have included that no guitars were harmed in the making of one. The mood is decidedly lush and spacious, and features truly unique takes on a range of familiar items as well as less played tunes such as warm valley and nefertiti. Never miss another jazz show in new york city again. Kreisberg weaved a rich concert where different languages met through meaningful improvisations.
Beyond work with artists like vibraphonist joe locke on sticks and strings music eyes, 2007 and organist dr. The disc features his current trio with bassist matt penman and drummer mark ferber. The quartet will also give a workshop for vcu students on friday, and kreisberg will give a guitar. Very excited to announce the pdf download version of offerings of note. Hi, this is guitarist and composer jonathan christ burd, saying hi from brooklyn, new york. Jonathan kreisberg shadowless by new for now music published on 20101217t05. The native new yorker moved to south florida as a child in 1975. Jonathan kreisberg announcing offerings of note is now available as pdf download. For those looking to perform the music with bands there are parts for all instruments. This album is about falling back in love with the guitar, kreisberg says. Jonathan kreisberg listen and stream free music, albums. Guitarist jonathan kreisberg has transformed from art rocker to fusion hero to jazz traditionalist all in the span of a decade. I just wanted to reach out to anybody who might be interested in my music and let them know that were going live today with offerings of note the pdf download version so.
Guitaristcomposer jonathan kreisberg was born in new york city. Guitarist jonathan kreisberg offers up an intriguing ballad session with night songs, his third criss cross release since 2004s nine stories wide. Wave upon wave of praise has followed the release of each one of guitarist jonathan kreisbergs leader datessmall group affairs that are typically built with equal parts energy and taste. One by jonathan kreisberg, released in 20 on new for now music. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. The opening track to guitarist jonathan kreisberg s new release, shadowless new for now, 2011.
This article features 5 jonathan kreisberg licks arranged for jazz guitar. The opening track to guitarist jonathan kreisbergs new release, shadowless new for now, 2011. With singing melodicism and technically advanced sequential development, jonathan kreisbergs unique playing style continues to expand the boundaries of modern straight ahead jazz guitar improvisation. I love how he fits in all these voicings while playing melodies or soloing, much like a pianist would, especially when playing ballads. Jonathan kreisberg announcing offerings of note is. Explore releases from jonathan kreisberg at discogs. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. The title of guitarist jonathan kreisberg s first solo album, one, succinctly expresses that idea. One marks guitarist jonathan kreisberg s first recording made up of entirely solo guitar performances. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jonathan kreisberg at the discogs marketplace.
For the past 7 years jonathan has also been a constant collaborator with nea jazz master dr. Saw ari and his trio plus jonathan kreisberg last night at smalls in nyc. The jonathan kreisberg quartet at chris jazz cafe, december 15. His compositions have been performed by his quartet on five continents. Expanding further on the ground broken with the south of everywhere mel bay, 2007, the album also continues to hone an exciting working group that includes saxophonist will vinson, pianist henry hey, bassist matt penman, and drummer mark ferber. Guitarist jonathan kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composerperformers in jazz. One is therefore a means to reestablish his oneonone connection with the instrument.
His style and approach has created a strong following of fans around the world as he toured and recorded extensively with his own groups as well artists such as dr. Jonathan kreisberg added an album apr 12, 2015 at 11. Download your free 62 page pdf beginner jazz guide. Guitarist jonathan kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the brightest young stars in jazz. Jonathan kreisberg is one the great young guitarist of the day. Smalls is really small, and it was a pretty intimate show. Originally inspired by a range of music, his early studies focused on rock and classical guitar as well as music theory. The program boasts a daring range of material and introduces the world to his unique polyphonic approach. He believes music is a universal language and connects it with science, mathematics, poetry and other concepts. Lest anyone jump to a logical conclusion while playing jonathan kreisbergs ingeniously arranged new solo cd, one, a listeners note is included. Lonnie smith on spiral palmetto, 2010, the guitarist has slowly built a personal discography that includes the. Although subtle and not so subtle at times guitar effects were utilized by jonathan on some of the material for this recording, no additional tracks, overdubs or loops were used in the making of these purely solo performances. One of my most requested lesson topics is modern jazz guitar so these jonathan kreisberg licks should help.
While still a child his family moved to miami, where at age 10 he began playing the guitar. View all albums and help us complete jonathan kreisberg discography. Lonnie smith, who says of kreisberg he is a passionate musician with great vision, and he. Jonathan kreisberg quartet at jazz standard, december 4. One marks guitarist jonathan kreisbergs first recording made up of entirely solo guitar performances. This post outlines 20 significant sequential patterns seen throughout kreisbergs recordings as a leader up to and including the album showdowless. Kreisberg presented his last cd, shadowless new for now, 2011, but the public also got a taster of his upcoming album, one, which is due to be released in december. Jonathan kreisberg is a jazz guitarist who has built his reputation as a melodic and forward thinking performer and composer. I went up to him in between sets and he was really gracious and willing to talk for a few. Expanding further on the ground broken with the south of everywhere mel bay, 2007, the album also continues to hone an exciting working group that includes. Jonathan kreisberg jazz guitar lessons 1, 2, pdf masterclass. My first book of transcriptions and compositions is now available in both physical spiral bound book form and pdf. Lonnie smith, who says of kreisberg he is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation. Check out one by jonathan kreisberg on amazon music.