Nir Felder
Modern Jazz Innovator
Grammy-winning guitarist blending melodic jazz improvisation with rock energy and modern soundscapes to define a new direction for contemporary instrumental music.
jazzjazz fusion
About
A prominent voice in modern jazz, Felder gained national attention as a premier sideman before releasing his acclaimed debut 'Golden Age' in 2014. He has performed with icons ranging from Diana Krall to Erykah Badu and won a Grammy for his work with Terri Lyne Carrington.
Music Style
Felder's approach integrates jazz fluidity with rock-infused power, utilizing the studio as an instrument to create layered, melodic, and texturally rich soundscapes.
Background
- Hometown
- Katonah, NY
- Education
- Berklee College of Music
- Instruments
- guitar
- Active
- 2006-present
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Notable Collaborations
Terri Lyne CarringtonDiana KrallBrad MehldauErykah BaduJohn MayerEsperanza SpaldingJack DeJohnette
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