Peter Watrous
Guitarist Critic Dynamo
Jazz guitarist and former NY Times music critic whose performances bridge tradition and innovation with deep insight and lyrical intensity.
About
Peter Watrous is a jazz guitarist residing in New York City and a former New York Times music critic. He leads his own trio and is known for interpreting works by Thelonious Monk, Paul Motian, Charlie Parker among others. His dual role as critic and musician gives him a rare perspective grounded both in scholarship and performance.
Music Style
Watrous's sound blends lyrical guitar lines with intimacy and dynamics; his trio navigates the jazz tradition with sensitivity, balancing standards and deep cuts with improvisational flair.
Background
- Instruments
- guitar
- Active
- 1990s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Bill Frisell, Kurt Rosenwinkel — you'll love Peter Watrous
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Happy Hour with Peter Watrous
Bar Bayeux
Happy Hour with Peter Watrous
Bar Bayeux
Happy Hour with Peter Watrous
Bar Bayeux
Peter Watrous Quintet
Smalls
guitar • Headliner
Peter Watrous Quintet
Smalls
guitar • Headliner
Happy Hour with Peter Watrous
Bar Bayeux
Happy Hour with Peter Watrous
Bar Bayeux
Happy Hour with Peter Watrous
Bar Bayeux
Happy Hour with Peter Watrous
Bar Bayeux
Earlybird Show: Peter Watrous Quintet
Ornithology Jazz Club
guitar • Headliner
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