Warm, lyrical jazz guitar rooted in improvisation, melody and groove.

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Brief Biography

Peter Janson is a Boston-based jazz guitarist known for his expressive, melodic style. His playing blends the depth of jazz with the elegance of classical and acoustic traditions, creating performances that are both sophisticated and inviting.

He has performed throughout North America, with appearances including Carnegie Hall and the Montreal Jazz Festival, sharing bills and stages with luminaries such as Wouter Kellerman, Preston Reed, Adam Miller, Sean McGowan, Peppino D'Agostino, Ed Gerhard, Michael Manring, Stephen Bennett, and Beppe Gambetta. His music has been featured in documentaries, commercials, and international media. His recordings have reached listeners in over 100 countries and continue to receive worldwide broadcasts.

In concert, his focus is on connection, nuance, and the art of guitar — offering audiences a listening experience that is engaging, relaxed, and deeply musical.

* For a long Bio, see the - Biography
* For a long list of Recordings, Past Performances, Testimonials, and Non-Performance Credits see the - Very Long Info List

Performance Offerings

• 60-90 minute solo guitar performance designed for attentive listening environments.
• Ideal for listening rooms, jazz clubs, performing arts organizations, concert series, house concerts
• Includes a blend of original compositions and thoughtfully reimagined standards
• Optional pre- or post-concert artist talk or Q&A. "The Creative Journey of a Solo Guitarist" or "Building Music Across Jazz, Classical, and World Traditions"

• 60-90 minute guitar & bass duo performance designed for attentive listening environments.
• Ideal for listening rooms, jazz clubs, performing arts organizations, concert series, house concerts
• Includes a blend of original compositions and thoughtfully reimagined standards
• Optional pre- or post-concert artist talk or Q&A. "The Creative Journey of Musicians Who Improvise" or "Building Music Across Jazz, Classical, and World Traditions"

• Peter's solo and duo concerts can also be presented within museum and cultural-institution programming, particularly where music, visual art, cultural history, composition, or attentive listening are part of the program's focus. Programs can be presented as standalone concerts or developed around a particular exhibition, theme, or educational context. For example, topics may include: Exploring the historical development of plucked-string music and its relationship to modern guitar improvisation; Building Music Across Jazz, Classical, and World Traditions. For workshops and other educational settings, topics may include: Jazz guitar and improvisation; Brazilian Jazz guitar; Musical expression and phrasing; Ways to Develop a Practice Regimen That Gives Great Results; An Intro to Fingerstyle Playing (Even for Pick Style Players); How To Take Your Music From the Living Room To The Stage
• Available for festivals, museums & cultural centers, schools, colleges, libraries, and community programs

• Flexible programming
• Suited for restaurants and lounges that reegularly have live music
• Creates a warm, inviting atmosphere while maintaining a high level of musicianship and professionalism.

Repertoire Snapshot

• Jazz standards (e.g. All the Things You Are, Four On Six, Phase Dance)
• Original works
• Contemporary acoustic and jazz-influenced pieces

Testimonials

"Peter Janson’s music has the substance of great jazz and classical music presented in an original and accessible style. Truly great!” ~ Steve Hunt, keyboardist with Allan Holdsworth, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Angela Bofill, Tom Brown

“Best guitarist I have ever heard! My wife and I were lucky enough to see Peter in concert this past Saturday night and I can say that he is the most talented guitarist that we have ever heard.” ~ Michael Rezendes, from iTunes site customer review

"Peter Janson music: Beautiful, powerful, melodic and sensual, Peter demonstrates why he is one of the most articulate and influential acoustic guitarists of our time with a CD that has modern influences with classical approaches, contemporary work with teeth, and powerful imagery. He is a joy to see live." ~ The Falcon and the Dove

"The perfect combination of instrumentalist, composer, and educator." ~ WUMB Music Festival

* For a long Bio, see the - Biography
* For a long list of Recordings, Past Performances, Testimonials, and Non-Performance Credits see the - Very Long Info List

Technical Details

• Solo guitarist (solo, some songs w/loopers, some songs w/backing tracks)
• Minimal set up required
• Self contained and easy to accommodate

Contact/Booking Inquiries

• USA Venues:
• Festivals and International Venues:

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