Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein (b. 1967, New York City) has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in over 80 recordings and numerous festival, concert and club performances with musicians from all generations. As a leader, Peter has released nine albums and a DVD, Live at Smoke.
Discography
As leadeR
- Somethin’s Burnin’ (1992), with Brad Mehldau, John Webber, and Jimmy Cobb
- Signs of Life (1995), with Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Gregory Hutchinson
- Brain Dance (1996), with Eric Alexander, Steve Davis, Billy Drummond, and Larry Goldings
- Earth Tones (1997), with Larry Goldings and Bill Stewart
- Heart’s Content (2002), with Brad Mehldau, Larry Grenadier, and Bill Stewart
- Strangers in Paradise (2004), with Brad Mehldau, Larry Grenadier, and Bill Stewart
- Monk (2009), with Doug Weiss and Bill Stewart
- Live At Smalls (2010), with Richard Wyands, John Webber, and Jimmy Cobb
- “Peter Bernstein Solo Guitar” (Live At Smalls) (2013)
- “Let Loose” (Smoke Sessions) (2016), with Gerald Clayton, Doug Weiss and Bill Stewart
As co-leader
- Consenting Adults (1994), as M.T.B. with Brad Mehldau, Mark Turner, Larry Grenadier, and Leon Parker
- Group Fifteen Plays Monk (1999), as Group Fifteen with Tom Aalfs and Jay Leonhart
- Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records (2009), as The Blue Note 7 with Bill Charlap, Ravi Coltrane, Lewis Nash, Nicholas Payton, Peter Washington, and Steve Wilson
As sideman
With Joshua Redman
- “Freedom in the Groove“” (1996)
- “Momentum” (2005)
With Larry Goldings
- Intimacy of the Blues (1991)
- Light Blue (1992)
- Caminhos Cruzados (1994)
- Whatever It Takes (1995)
- Big Stuff (1996)
- Moonbird (1999)
- As One (Larry Goldings album)
With Melvin Rhyne
- The Legend (1991)
- Boss Organ (1993)
- Tell It Like It Is (1994)
- Mel’s Spell (1995)
- Stick to the Kick (1995)
- Kojo (1997)
- Aztec Blues (1998)
- Classmasters (1999)
- Tomorrow Yesterday Today (2003)
- Front and Center (2007)
With Mike LeDonne
- Waltz For An Urbanite (1995)
- Smokin’ Out Loud (2004)
- On Fire: Live At Smoke (2006)
With others
- Brian Lynch – At The Main Event (1991)
- Eric Alexander – Full Range (1995)
- Walt Weiskopf – A World Away (1995)
- Grant Stewart – More Urban Tones (1996)
- Ralph Lalama – Circle Line (1997)
- Ryan Kisor – Battle Cry (1998)
- Sam Yahel – Trio (1999)
- Steve Davis – Vibe Up! (2000)
- Michael Karn – In Focus (2000)
- Ralph Bowen – Soul Proprietor (2002)
- Wycliffe Gordon – Dig This!! (2003)
- Ryan Kisor – Awakening (2003)
- Jim Rotondi – New Vistas (2004)
- Joe Magnarelli – Hoop Dreams (2006)
- Anton Schwartz – Radiant Blue (2006)
- Steve Davis – Update (2006)
- Ralph Bowen – Five (2008)
- Dr. Lonnie Smith – Rise Up ! (2008)
- Dr. Lonnie Smith – The Art Of Organizing (2009)
- Ben Paterson – For Once In My Life (2015)
- George Coleman – A Master Speaks (Smoke Sessions) (2016)