Chris Jentsch (guitar) is a recording and performing artist working primarily in jazz and contemporary improvisational forms. Based in Brooklyn since 1999, his main ensemble is Jentsch Group in its trio, quartet, or large configurations.
Jentsch is also a composer of jazz and concert music having been awarded grants/commissions from NY State Council on the Arts, Meet the Composer, the Composers Assistance Program of the American Music Center (2), American Composers Forum (2), Maelstrom Percussion Ensemble, and Penfield Commission Project.
Jentsch’s first CD Media Event was released in 1998 and features his working trio from that era. His second CD Miami Suite (1999) presents original works for large jazz ensemble. His third CD featuring the ACF-commissioned Brooklyn Suite is slated for a Spring 2007 release on Fleur De Son Records.
(on Brooklyn Suite) “…soaring guitar and kaleidoscopic soundscape…” - Howard Mandel
“Jentsch displays contemporary guitar mastery throughout (his CD Media Event). When you think of the traditions of the guitar in late 20th century, ‘emotion’ is the word that is often conjured. For Jentsch, add intellect, substance, and style to that guitar-emotion definition �” a delicacy and charm that spans the history of the music.” - AllAboutJazz.com
“…a very promising guitarist. On Exploring the Planet Jentsch fires up his electric for a snaky, delay decorated solo. All kinds of cool noises come out of Jentsch’s guitar.” - CADENCE Magazine
“Skilled NYC electric guitarist recalls Bill Frisell's more aggressive side, both in his use of effects (distortion, delay, volume pedal) and in his jarringly inserted open-string notes. His work in acoustic settings ranges from straight-ahead and boppish to intense and driving, without ever getting totally ‘out.’” - Listen.com
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