Hristo Vitchev Quartet at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Considered one of the most innovative voices in modern jazz guitar and voted “Rising Star” guitarist by DownBeat Magazine, Hristo Vitchev’s music has been captivating audiences all across the globe. He has already released nine critically-acclaimed albums as a leader plus seven more releases as a co-leader. “Vitchev’s sophisticated and adventurous work is imbued with shimmering harmonies and lyrical improvisations…” write JazzTimes. Originally from Bulgaria, but now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the impressionistic guitarist combines elements of classical, modern jazz, folk, and avant-garde sonic hues in his music...

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Considered one of the most innovative voices in modern jazz guitar and voted “Rising Star” guitarist by DownBeat Magazine, Hristo Vitchev’s music has been captivating audiences all across the globe. He has already released nine critically-acclaimed albums as a leader plus seven more releases as a co-leader. “Vitchev’s sophisticated and adventurous work is imbued with shimmering harmonies and lyrical improvisations…” write JazzTimes. Originally from Bulgaria, but now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the impressionistic guitarist combines elements of classical, modern jazz, folk, and avant-garde sonic hues in his music. He has performed at some of the most prestigious jazz clubs and festivals in the world and continues to amaze both critics and audiences alike with his imaginative, lyrical and illustrious writing.

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