Over the course of a 20–year career, guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel’s influence on the ever–evolving jazz tradition may be compared to the way in which Thelonious Monk and Wayne Shorter both impacted col­leagues much beyond the scope of their respective instruments. His is a singular compositional voice: full of mystery and power, marked by an effortless marriage of high complexity and undeniable emotional appeal. Reporting for the Los Angeles Times on a February performance by the Standards Trio at LA’s Musicians Institute, Chris Barton wrote: “Rosenwinkel let his guitar speak with a near crystalline clarity…a sleek mix of chords and finger-blurring runs that dovetailed nicely with the show’s location.” For this special Jazz Standard engagement, Kurt will join forces with another exceptional guitarist, Peter Bernstein, on June 13; rising star saxophonist Aaron Burnett will step to the stand on June 14; and alto sax master Greg Osby will ap­pear on June 15. Kurt rounds out the week with two artists from the Motor City: vocalist/pianist Johnny O’Neal will share the spotlight on June 16 (vocals only), and the great Geri Allen will occupy the piano position on 6/17.

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