Kenny Reichert

Recognized by DownBeat Magazine as “a distinctive player and composer,” Kenny Reichert is a guitarist whose music balances lyricism, harmonic depth, and a commitment to collective improvisation. His work has been praised by All About Jazz as “adventurous and deeply musical,” while Textura has noted the immediacy and lasting resonance of his compositions. Reichert’s writing and playing favor clarity and space, keeping the music open, direct, and honest.

A native of Wisconsin, Reichert has lived and worked in Milwaukee, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and Minneapolis. He currently serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Guitar at Oklahoma State University, where he teaches applied guitar and works with students in jazz and commercial music. Reichert holds a Master of Music in Jazz Performance from DePaul University and maintains a private teaching studio, developing instructional materials for guitarists at all levels. In recognition of his creative work, he was named a Luminarts Jazz Improvisation Fellow in 2022 and, in 2025, received a South Arts Jazz Road Grant and the Metro Regional Arts Council Next Step Fund.

As a recording artist, Reichert has released four albums as a leader. His most recent release, Live In Chicago (2026, Shifting Paradigm Records), captures his quartet and the depth of interaction forged through years of collaboration. Earlier albums include Switch (2024, Calligram Records), Deep Breath (2023, Shifting Paradigm Records), and Interpretations (2015).

Available Areas: North, West, Central, East, South, Chicago Metro

Core Audiences: Adult, Seniors, General

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