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Kenny Reichert is an award-winning guitarist, composer, bandleader, and educator whose innovative approach to guitar has earned him recognition from DownBeat magazine as “a distinctive player and composer.” Originally from Brookfield, WI, Reichert began his musical journey with piano, guitar, and organ before attending Berklee College of Music and later completing his studies in economics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He holds a Master of Music in jazz studies from DePaul University, and he was honored as a 2022 Luminarts Cultural Foundation Jazz Improvisation Fellow.
Reichert’s dynamic playing and expansive artistic vision have led him to collaborate with renowned artists such as Russ Johnson, Geof Bradfield, Lenard Simpson, Clark Sommers, Ethan Philion, Devin Drobka, Ana Everling, and Alyssa Allgood. His third studio album, “Switch” (2024, Calligram Records), was described as “masterly without being showy” by All About Jazz. His second album, “Deep Breath” (2023, Shifting Paradigm Records), was lauded by Textura, which noted that the compositions “make an immediate impression and warrant repeat engagement.” His debut album, “Interpretations,” which was self released in 2015—and his contributions to recordings including Johannes Wallmann’s “Love Wins,” Ana Everling’s “Live at Pro Musica,” and Ian Ewing’s “Overnight”—further highlight his versatility and creativity.
