About Kevin Quinn
Born and raised in New York, Kevin began his musical studies on guitar as a teenager. While attending the State University of New York at New Paltz, Kevin began to take an interest in jazz. He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies studying with Mark Dziuba, Vinnie Martucci, John Menegon, and Jeff “Siege” Siegel. After graduating, he started his career as a sound engineer at the ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, NY, where he studied with bass virtuoso Matthew Garrison. Kevin uses the skills he has acquired over his many years of studies to give his own students comprehensive lessons, while inspiring them to discover a love for their instrument.
As an active gigging musician, Kevin has performed with many musicians such as Aaron Parks, David Savitsky, Rachel Therrien, Dean Sharp, Sean Wayland, Mark Ferber, Andrew Atkinson, Ira Coleman, Jeremy Powell and many more. Continuing his musical journey, he has played at ShapeShifter Lab, Bowery Electric, Shrine, Highline Ballroom, Angry Orchard, Muchmore’s, Silvana, Wiliamsburg Music Center, The Falcon, Tomi Jazz, Pianos, Mohegan Sun, Garment District Art Festival, and a myriad of bars and restaurants.
In 2018 Kevin released his first record titled “Paramedic” featuring some of Kevin’s compositions. The jazz publication “All About Jazz” quotes: “Paramedic introduces an emerging guitarist with something to say. His compositions are thoughtful, and his playing is focused. Joined by a stellar cast, the ensemble cranks out a succinct program of memorable performances.” In 2020 Kevin released his first record titled “Fading Light.” In 2021 Kevin teamed up with vocalist Rosie Barker and together started K&R, a vocal jazz guitar and vocal duo with a twist on 90s covers. Together they released two albums “The Long Play” and “Pleasantville”.
