James Kitchman
contemporary jazz post-bop
Influences: John Scofield, Pat Metheny
Guitarist James Kitchman leads a quartet through contemporary jazz that moves between poised melodic passages and sudden atmospheric intensity, anchored by the interplay of piano, bass and drums. His compositions balance dynamic crescendos with nocturnal ambient textures, creating modern music that draws from multiple directions without settling into convention.
Personnel:
James Kitchman (guitar)
Bruno Heinen (piano)
Kobe Heath Ngugi (double bass)
Shane Forbes (drums)