Guitarist

One of the most innovative and influential guitarists of his generation, Kurt Rosenwinkel has been called “the sound of the future” (Chicago Tribune). With a career that began in the 1990s as a sideman with such singular artists as Gary Burton, Joe Henderson, and Paul Motian—and that now includes explorations of Brazilian music, electro-acoustic programming, the music of Chopin, and so much more—Rosenwinkel’s artistry is defined equally by his appetite for invention as it is his unbelievable playing. He now leads his own band in this extremely exciting Carnegie Hall debut.

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Kurt Rosenwinkel, Guitar

Carnegie Hall

In 1997, drummer and composer Brian Blade formed The Fellowship Band with pianist and composer Jon Cowherd. The band members are saxophonists Myron Walden and Melvin Butler, bassist Christopher Thomas and guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. Over the 26 years that the band has existed, they have released seven recordings. Their debut, FELLOWSHIP in 1998, PERCEPTUAL in 2000, SEASON OF CHANGES in 2008, LANDMARKS in 2014, BODY AND SHADOW in 2017, LIVE FROM THE ARCHIVES in 2022 and KINGS HIGHWAY in 2023.

Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band

Acadiana Center for the Arts

This is a quartet of the highest artistic level, perfectly immersed in contemporary jazz and capable of providing great suggestions. A true all star, active for many years, assembling authentic masters of their instruments.


Kurt Rosenwinkel is one of the most innovative guitarists of the last 30 years. Saxophonist Mark Turner and drummer Jeff Ballard are also members of the magnificent trio Fly and the SFJAZZ Collective; Ben Street is one of the most sought-after double bass players today.

Kurt Rosewinkel's The Next Step

Teatro Morlacchi

American composer, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and producer Kurt Rosenwinkel is one of the most celebrated musical voices in jazz and is widely renowned as one of the most distinctive and gifted guitarists to have ever played the instrument.

Kurt Rosenwinkel - The Chopin Project

Jazz Showcase

Don't miss trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire - called "the most distinctive, elusive and ultimately satisfying trumpeter of his generation" by The New York Times - and his Quartet (pianist Sullivan Fortner, bassist Matt Brewer, and drummer Justin Brown) featuring special guest Kurt Rosenwinkel.



The Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet, with special guest Kurt Rosenwinkel

Artists For Humanity EpiCenter

Described by NPR Music as “a trumpeter of deep expressive resources and a composer of kaleidoscopic vision,” Ambrose Akinmusire is known for transcending the borders of musical genre, from post-bop and avant-garde jazz to contemporary chamber music and hip-hop to singer-songwriter aesthetics. This Jazz at the Logan concert is sure to broaden horizons and encourage discovery.

Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet with Special Guest Kurt Rosenwinkel

Logan Center

Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis At 100 keeps one foot rooted in the rich legacy of Miles Davis while the other leaps boldly into the future. Under the direction of award-winning pianist and composer John Beasley, this starry sextet delves into the visionary spirit and boundless creativity of Miles Davis, exploring the vast directions his music. Davis continues to inspire as one of the most influential jazz musicians the world has ever seen or heard. Beasley’s arrangements will cover each decade of Davis’ career and quest for reinvention.

Unlimited Miles

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis At 100 keeps one foot rooted in the rich legacy of Miles Davis while the other leaps boldly into the future. Under the direction of award-winning pianist and composer, John Beasley, this starry sextet delves into the visionary spirit and boundless creativity of Davis, exploring the vast directions his music continues to inspire. Beasley’s arrangements will cover each decade of Davis’ chameleonic career.

Guitarist

Kurt Rosenwinkel

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 26, 2026

Unlimited Miles · Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Mar 29, 2026

Unlimited Miles: Miles Davis at 100 · Folly Theater

Past events

May 3, 2025

Kurt Rosenwinkel, Guitar · Carnegie Hall

Sep 5, 2024

Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band · Acadiana Center for the Arts

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