Kurt Rosenwinkel & Gerald Clayton

About this event

Kurt Rosenwinkel is a highly acclaimed and influential jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader. Hailed as one of the most important jazz musicians of his generation, Rosenwinkel has spent decades pushing the boundaries of the jazz genre and developing a signature sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. With a career spanning over thirty years, Rosenwinkel has released a series of groundbreaking albums, collaborated with jazz legends, and continues to inspire the next generation of jazz musicians. Gerald Clayton suggests a new ideal and a promising way forward in modern jazz. A pianist, composer, and seven-time GRAMMY nominee, he stands out for his ability to balance heritage and innovation; bridging the tradition he grew up in and a fearless sense of exploration. As a bandleader, he’s created music that ranges from the intimate reflections of Bells on Sand to the electrifying immediacy of Happening: Live at the Village Vanguard. Together, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Gerald Clayton present a very special evening guitar-piano duets. Kurt Rosenwinkel Website Gerald Clayton Website Sponsored by Rosalind & Howard Fisher (Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)