Will Bernard is a master of genre-bending grooves and one of the most distinctive guitarists on the contemporary American jazz and funk scene. Raised in the Bay Area and long embedded in New York City’s progressive music community, he has forged a uniquely personal style where raw jazz improvisation seamlessly blends with gritty soul-jazz, blues, and heavy funk. The Grammy-nominated guitarist is renowned for his razor-sharp rhythmic precision and a signature tone packed with character and grit. Having performed and recorded with heavyweights like John Medeski, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Tom Waits, Will Bernard consistently delivers a live experience rich in intensity, infectious energy, and an irresistible, hard-driving groove.