Mark Kleinhaut
An exceptionally expressive guitarist, composer, and bandleader based in upstate New York, Mark Kleinhaut has built a distinguished career defined by his lyrical improvisational style and a sophisticated harmonic vocabulary. Known for a warm, fluid acoustic-electric tone that perfectly complements the nuanced voice of the archtop guitar, Kleinhaut has released a series of critically acclaimed albums as a leader on the Invisible Music label. His recorded work features collaborations with an array of jazz luminaries, including tiger-fast trumpet titan Tiger Okoshi, legendary Jazz Messengers alum saxophonist Bobby Watson, and guitar wizard John Stowell, earning high praise from major jazz journals like DownBeat, JazzTimes and Cadence. Beyond his active performance schedule, Kleinhaut has published nearly 1,000 videos on his social media platforms of solo and group performances of his original material and unique takes on standards. Whether navigating intricate, multi-layered contemporary jazz compositions or anchoring an intimate, groove-driven duo with legendary special guests, he brings an architectural, highly spontaneous craftsmanship to the stage.
