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Will Sellenraad

Born: February 28

Will Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of creative musicians working in New York City. Known for his brilliant improvisations and his compelling, melodic compositions, this New York City native melds the various styles, phrasings and concepts of the jazz idiom with the raw elements of soul, rock and funk, to create a singular sound that is nothing short of inspiring.

The son of prominent New York painters, he was destined towards music at an early age. Raised and immersed in the City's downtown art and music culture, Sellenraad was able to focus all his energies and talent toward the guitar

Greene Street Vol.1

By Will Sellenraad

Label: Deko
Released: 2019
Track listing: Alter Ego; Melancholy; Future; Deluge; Little El; Allegorical.

Will Sellenraad - Eric McPherson - Rene Hart: Greene Street Vol.1

by Geno Thackara
December 29, 2019

Considering how well Will Sellenraad clearly knows the history and ins-and-outs of jazz guitar, he might seem to be making a statement by using a title so reminiscent of Grant Green's classic Green Street (Blue Note, 1961). To be sure, this one does show the influence of some key six-stringers such as Green, Wes Montgomery, Pat ...

Melancholy

Featuring the music of Will Sellenraad
Duration: 3:47
November 19, 2019

Take Five With Will Sellenraad

by Will Sellenraad
November 15, 2019

Meet Will Sellenraad Will Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of creative musicians working in New York City. Known for his brilliant improvisations and his compelling, melodic compositions, this New York City native melds the various styles, phrasings and concepts of the jazz idiom with the raw elements of soul, ...

Joshua Redman & Chick Corea

by Joe Dimino
August 5, 2019

From the New York City veteran jazz guitar cat Will Sellenraad, we begin a new episode with the cut Allegorical off his new 2019 CD Greene Street Volume 1. From there, we hear the rich sound of Joshua Redman and Dublin-born violinist Gregory Harrington. As the show carries one, we hear from Maynard Ferguson and feature ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Will Sellenraad

February 28, 2014

All About Jazz is celebrating Will Sellenraad's birthday today! Hailed as a “hidden gem," guitarist/composer Will Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of a new generation of jazz musicians. Known for his brilliant improvisations and his compelling, emotive compositions, this New York City native melds the various styles, phrasings and ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Will Sellenraad

February 28, 2013

All About Jazz is celebrating Will Sellenraad's birthday today! Hailed as a “hidden gem," guitarist/composer Will Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of a new generation of jazz musicians. Known for his brilliant improvisations and his compelling, emotive compositions, this New York City native melds the various styles, phrasings and ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Will Sellenraad

February 28, 2012

All About Jazz is celebrating Will Sellenraad's birthday today! Hailed as a “hidden gem," guitarist/composer Will Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of a new generation of jazz musicians. Known for his brilliant improvisations and his compelling, emotive compositions, this New York City native melds the various styles, phrasings and ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Will Sellenraad

February 28, 2011

All About Jazz is celebrating Will Sellenraad's birthday today! Will SellenraadHailed as a “hidden gem," guitarist/composer Will Sellenraad has earned a fast growing reputation of being at the forefront of a new generation of jazz musicians. Known for his brilliant improvisations and his compelling... more Website | Photos | ...