Modern Jazz with Lyric Improvisation and Rich Harmony
The Kenny Reichert Quartet delivers a fresh take on modern jazz with a melodic sensibility and deeply harmonic approach. Led by guitarist and composer Kenny Reichert, the group explores rich, original compositions that blend contemporary jazz with introspective lyricism and rhythmic subtlety. Fans of artists like Kurt Rosenwinkel, Aaron Parks, and the Brian Blade Fellowship will feel at home in the quartet’s immersive soundscapes. With a keen ear for nuance and interplay, the band invites audiences into a dynamic musical conversation that is both soulful and sophisticated.
Kenny Reichert: Electric Guitar
Kavyesh Kaviraj: Piano
Ted Olsen: Upright Bass
Ben Ehrlich: Drums and Cymbals
Recognized by DownBeat Magazine as "a distinctive player and composer," Kenny Reichert has established himself as a compelling guitarist with an expressive and refined approach to the instrument. Blending lyricism with harmonic sophistication, he crafts music that is both adventurous and accessible. His artistry has been praised by All About Jazz as "masterly without being showy," and Textura has lauded his compositions for making an "immediate impression" and "warranting repeat engagement."
Based between Chicago and Minneapolis, Reichert is an in-demand performer who has collaborated with artists such as Russ Johnson, Geof Bradfield, Lenard Simpson, Clark Sommers, Ethan Philion, John Christensen, Devin Drobka, Ana Everling, and Alyssa Allgood. He has performed at venues and festivals across the U.S. and Europe, bringing his music to audiences in intimate and large-scale settings.
" ...a distinctive player and composer with wide-ranging idiomatic inklings. " - DownBeat Magazine
