Gary Kerkezou: Jazz Musician in New York

About Gary Kerkezou

Gary Kerkezou is a jazz artist heard in New York City settings such as Ornithology Jazz Club, where he appears on bills alongside working improvisers and small ensembles. His recent performances place him in the company of musicians including Todd Herbert, Jeremy Manasia, Jason Clotter, Larry Banks, Anthony Pearlman, Brent Lerman, Jules Gardener, and Charlie Lincoln. He moves comfortably through the club’s late-evening formats, sharing bandstands with players like Sebastián de Urquiza and Ben Solomon. Kerkezou’s playing favors clear musical conversation over display.