Kurt Rosenwinkel

KURT ROSENWINKEL IN CONCERT: Over the past two decades, jazz guitar virtuoso Kurt Rosenwinkel has been a continual source of jaw-dropping improvisation and game-changing fretboard innovation. Rosenwinkel’s knowledge of harmony verges on encyclopedic, and his live shows treat ticket buyers to a dizzying array of complex and unique chords as he deftly works his way up and down his signature D’Angelica New York semi-hollow guitar. His live sets combine original material and improvised numbers with jazz classics, which he invariably reworks with his own unique flair – his rendition of beloved standard “Stella by Starlight” has been known to pass the 17-minute mark. Rosenwinkel’s singular sound is matched by his unique taste in gear – in addition to several rare and coveted guitars he takes the stage with a seriously impressive arsenal of effects pedals that help him further shape the instrument’s tone and texture.