Kurt Rosenwinkel

Highly acclaimed and influential jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader Kurt Rosenwinkel is hailed as one of the most important jazz musicians of his generation. He has spent decades pushing the genre’s boundaries and developing a signature sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. His innovative approach to composition and improvisation has made him a household name among jazz enthusiasts. The Next Step Reunion Tour brings Rosenwinkel together with the band that backed him on The Next Step. The 2001 album is regarded as a major step in Rosenwinkel’s creative evolution, and the tour celebrates the album’s genre-defining legacy. Kurt Rosenwinkel—guitar Mark Turner—tenor saxophone Ben Street—bass Jeff Ballard—drums