Oscar Peñas, Jazz Guitar

Guitarist and composer Oscar Peñas epitomizes a new wave of talented artists who make up New York’s flourishing music scene. His compositions are eclectic, transcending, and merge different genres, cultures, and styles with fluidity, grace, and power. Described by WNYC as “transnational cool,” his sound is generally labeled as jazz, but crosses the boundaries of classical and modern music. His collaborative projects often feature instruments uncommon in jazz, such as the accordion and violin, and his compositions draw influence from new Spanish folk and Brazilian urban grooves.