Freddie Bryant

Freddie Bryant's latest project is an epic song cycle called Upper West Side Love Story with an all-star cast. It was featured in the New York Daily News and Downbeat listed it as the “Best CDs of 2023."  The 16 songs feature his “passionate lyrics and colorful music.” (Downbeat)

Bryant received a master’s degree in classical guitar from Yale School of Music and is in demand in the New York jazz and Brazilian scenes, where he has worked with Eliane Elias, Tom Harrell, and many others. He was a member of Ben Riley’s Monk Legacy Septet and has played with the Mingus Orchestra for two decades. He leads his own group, Kaleidoscope, and has released eight CDs as a leader. His impressive array of guitar styles has been featured on numerous CDs showcasing his work on acoustic and electric guitars.

His touring has brought him to 55 countries, where he collaborated with musicians from a variety of backgrounds, including Indian classical musicians, African singers, oud players, traditional Arab groups, and Klezmer bands.

His other CDs include Monk Restrung, celebrating the music of Thelonious Monk; Dreamscape: Solo, Duo, Trio featuring Chris Potter; Live Grooves…Epic Tales with his band Kaleidoscope, including Donny McCaslin and Yosvany Terry; Brazilian Rosewood; Boogaloo Brasileiro; Live at Smoke; Take Your Dance into Battle; and Trio del Sol.