Bio

Jonathan Kirschner is a jazz guitarist and composer based in the NYC area. Originally from Massachusetts, Jonathan moved to New Jersey to study with legendary jazz guitarist Vic Juris at Mason Gross School of the Arts. Since then, Jonathan has made a name for himself as both a player and composer on the New York City jazz scene. He is a creative and exciting guitarist with a unique voice who blends a love of traditional jazz guitar with his own modern flavor in his playing and compositions. In 2025 Jonathan released his debut record “Clarity”, showcasing his strengths as a bandleader. The album features Jonathan’s trio performing his original compositions. 

Shows

Date Event Location
Michael Aranella Quartet The National Hotel, Frenchtown, NJ The National Hotel, Frenchtown, NJ
Jonathan Kirschner Trio Triumph Brewery, Red Bank, NJ Triumph Brewery, Red Bank, NJ
Michael Arenella Duo Taverna 54, Lambertville, NJ Taverna 54, Lambertville, NJ
Jonathan Kirschner Duo Knickerbocker Country Club, Tenafly, NJ Knickerbocker Country Club, Tenafly, NJ
Yvonnick Prene Duo Lydia's Cafe, Stone Ridge, NY Lydia's Cafe, Stone Ridge, NY
Michael Arenella Duo Taverna 54, Lambertville, NJ Taverna 54, Lambertville, NJ
Michael Arenella Duo Taverna 54, Lambertville, NJ Taverna 54, Lambertville, NJ
Michael Arenella Quartet River House At Odette's, New Hope, PA River House At Odette's, New Hope, PA
Michael Aranella Quartet The National Hotel, Frenchtown, NJ The National Hotel, Frenchtown, NJ
Michael Arenella Duo Taverna 54, Lambertville, NJ Taverna 54, Lambertville, NJ
Homester Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ
Michael Aranella Quartet The National Hotel, Frenchtown, NJ The National Hotel, Frenchtown, NJ
Jonathan Kirschner Trio Triumph Brewery, Red Bank, NJ Triumph Brewery, Red Bank, NJ
Michael Arenella Quartet Tinicum Arts Festival, Erwinna, PA Tinicum Arts Festival, Erwinna, PA
Jonathan Kirschner Trio Millburn Courtyard, Millburn, NJ Millburn Courtyard, Millburn, NJ
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