Jonas Esser: Jazz Musician in New York

About Jonas Esser

Jonas Esser is a New York City–based jazz musician heard at rooms like Ornithology Jazz Club, where small-band settings keep the music close to the audience. He has worked alongside players including Todd Herbert, Jeremy Manasia, Jason Clotter, Larry Banks, Anthony Pearlman, Brent Lerman, Jules Gardener, and Charlie Lincoln. His profile on streaming platforms is still emerging, with a modest listenership that reflects a working, scene-rooted career. Esser’s playing favors ensemble awareness and steady momentum over display.