In Montmartre's series of intimate concerts with jazz giants, during Copenhagen Jazzfestival 2026 we present one of the world's best jazz guitarists, who travels across the Atlantic with his star-studded quartet to give a concert in Montmartre.
What kind of jazz do they play?
Peter Bernstein is inspired by masters like Wes Montgomery and Grant Green. He is modern and fresh in his game, but at the same time deeply rooted. Bernstein is famous for his clean, warm guitar sound. He rarely uses effects - instead, he lets the clean sound of the guitar and his own precise touch do the talking.
What should I know about them?
Peter Bernstein was originally discovered by legend Jim Hall, who called him "the most impressive guitarist I have yet heard."
Since then he has been the first choice on guitar for icons such as Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson and Lou Donaldson.
In addition to his many years of playing with contemporary legends such ...
In Montmartre's series of intimate concerts with jazz giants, during Copenhagen Jazzfestival 2026 we present one of the world's best jazz guitarists, who travels across the Atlantic with his star-studded quartet to give a concert in Montmartre.
What kind of jazz do they play?
Peter Bernstein is inspired by masters like Wes Montgomery and Grant Green. He is modern and fresh in his game, but at the same time deeply rooted. Bernstein is famous for his clean, warm guitar sound. He rarely uses effects - instead, he lets the clean sound of the guitar and his own precise touch do the talking.
What should I know about them?
Peter Bernstein was originally discovered by legend Jim Hall, who called him "the most impressive guitarist I have yet heard."
Since then he has been the first choice on guitar for icons such as Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson and Lou Donaldson.
In addition to his many years of playing with contemporary legends such as Brad Mehldau, Christian Mcbride and Gregory Hutchinson, he leads the legendary organ trio with Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart.
In his quartet this evening at Montmartre, he has three great American musicians, all of whom are an impressive chapter in their own right: Danny Grissett (p). Doug Weiss (b) & Billy Drummond (d).
What do the reviewers say?
"Peter Bernstein is the most significant guitarist of his generation. He plays with a depth and a logic that makes each and every solo a small composition in itself." — The New York Times
"Jim Hall said it best: Peter Bernstein has it all. He is a true master who unites past and future in every phrase." — JazzTimes...
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