Jacob Garchik
Experimental Trombone Visionary
Genre-defying trombonist blending jazz, classical, and avant-garde with conceptual albums and Kronos Quartet arrangements.
About
Jacob Garchik is a multi-instrumentalist and composer born in San Francisco who has been a vital part of NYC's downtown and Brooklyn jazz scene since 1994. He has released multiple acclaimed albums as a leader and contributed over 120 arrangements for the Kronos Quartet. Known for concept albums exploring diverse themes from gospel to sci-fi, he collaborates with leading contemporary jazz and avant-garde artists.
Music Style
Garchik's music blends jazz improvisation with classical composition, sci-fi influences, and experimental studio techniques. His approach emphasizes raw trombone sound and human expression across jazz, contemporary classical, and Balkan brass traditions.
Background
- Hometown
- San Francisco, California
- Education
- Manhattan School of Music
- Instruments
- trombone, accordion, tuba, tenor horn, baritone horn, piano, synthesizer
- Active
- 1990s-present
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Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Jacob Garchik's next NYC show is Wednesday, July 15 at The Jazz Gallery.