Name: Peter Bernstein Quartet
Start: 2021-12-17T20:30:00-05:00
End: 2021-12-17T23:00:00-05:00
Location: The Side Door

Peter Bernstein Quartet

The Side Door Jazz Club

"Peter Bernstein produces a warm, ringing, muscular tone which echoes that of such giants as Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, and Kenny Burrell."

The Side Door

SIDE DOOR COVID POLICY:PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION OR A NEGATIVE PCR TEST TAKEN WITHIN 72 HOURS ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY. With the health and safety of our guests, staff, and musicians as our number one concern, we are requiring proof of vaccine for all guests who attend a show at The Side Door. Our club is a very intimate 65-seat venue which makes close contact unavoidable. Masks are also highly recommended to be worn and can be briefly removed when eating or drinking. If you are unable to be vaccinated, you must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test (also known as “rapid test) taken within 6 hours of the performance time, or a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time. When purchasing tickets, you agree to communicate these terms to any guests for whom you are also purchasing tickets.Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these tough times with the overarching mission of keeping the music alive!ABOUT THE SHOW:Peter Bernstein, guitar | Sullivan Fortner, piano | Vicente Archer, bass | Joe Farnsworth, drumsPeter Bernstein Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein (b. 1967, New York City) has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in over 80 recordings and numerous festival, concert and club performances with musicians from all generations. As a leader, Peter has released nine albums and a DVD, Live at Smoke. Bernstein got his first break while attending the New School when he met the legendary guitarist Jim Hall. Hall asked Peter to participate in his Invitational Concert as part of the 1990 JVC Jazz Festival. The event featured such guitarists as John Scofield and Pat Metheny and was release as Live at Town Hall Vol. 2. by Music Masters. Hall noted that Peter “…has paid attention to the past as well as the future. He is the most impressive guitarist I’ve heard. He plays the best of them all for swing, logic, feel and taste.” Also in 1990, Bernstein was discovered by alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson and took part in the first of four recordings with him. He was a regular member of his group throughout the 1990s. “Some people just have it.” Donaldson said. “…most of the time you have to teach someone what to do, but Peter knows it all.” Peter has also enjoyed long musical associations with legendary drummer Jimmy Cobb (Cobb’s Mob), as well as organist Larry Goldings and drummer Bill Stewart as a member of their highly acclaimed trio. The New York Times called them “the best organ trio of the last decade”. Together they recorded a dozen of records, all of which display their distinctive sound, whether exploring the depths of jazz standards or playing their original compositions. From 1995 through 1997, Peter was a member of Joshua Redman’s band and played on Redman’s Freedom in the Groove CD. He played with Diana Krall’s quartet from 1999 through 2001 and with Dr. Lonnie Smith, the legendary organist who made his debut on the George Benson Cookbook albums. He has also recorded five CDs with organist Melvin Rhyne, known for his association with Wes Montgomery. In addition, Peter has appeared in groups led by Nicholas Payton, Sonny Rollins, Lee Konitz, Tom Harrell, and Eric Alexander. Current projects include his recent album, Monk, recorded for the newly reactivated Xanadu label. Together with Doug Weiss and Bill Stewart, he put their own spin on the rich legacy of Thelonious Monk. In September, Bernstein released a solo guitar record, Solo Guitar – Live at Smalls (Smalls Live), an intimate recording that makes you feel like you’re sitting in the front row at Small’s jazz club in New York City. &quot;Peter’s an extremely elegant musician with a gorgeous tone that seems to relax you when you hear it.&quot; - The Jazz Bakery, Los Angeles &quot;The jazz guitarist, among the most sought after in the New York area, has a feather-light touch, an encyclopedic knowledge of chords and the ability to play standards like he’s inventing them on the spot.&quot; - The Los Angeles Daily News &quot;Mr. Bernstein is a fluidly improvising guitarist in the post-bop tradition, with control over harmony and a beautiful sound.&quot; - The New York Times &quot;Peter Bernstein produces a warm, ringing, muscular tone which echoes that of such giants as Wes Montgomery, Jim Hall, and Kenny Burrell.&quot; - Jazziz SIDE DOOR COVID POLICY:With the health and safety of our guests, staff, and musicians as our number one concern, we are requiring proof of vaccine for all guests who attend a show at The Side Door. Our club is a very intimate 65-seat venue which makes close contact unavoidable. Masks will also be required though they can be briefly removed when eating or drinking. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these tough times with the overarching mission of keeping the music alive!If you are unable to be vaccinated, you must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test (also known as “rapid test) taken within 6 hours of the performance time, or a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time.

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