The Telesmar Trio

If you'd like to hire my group, we can first discuss what instrumentation and atmosphere you're looking for to best fit your event. Instrumentation is flexible, so if you'd like a relaxing duo with bass and guitar, or perhaps a full band with drums and vocals, that and more can be arranged. We'll settle on a rate based on the number of musicians needed, the length of the performance, the location of the venue, and other details.

Next, we will coordinate a performance schedule with you in advance that includes load-in time, set lengths, breaks, and other logistics. On the day of the performance, we will then show up on-time with all necessary equipment, dressed appropriately, and play. We generally specialize in swinging, classic jazz standards, but also play funk, bossa-nova, and other styles. We can play a wide variety of genres during our performance, or stick to just one. Just let us know what you're looking for!

Telesmar Sanchez is a NYC-based jazz guitarist, composer, and music educator. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, he earned a BM in jazz guitar performance at the University of Texas at Austin in 2021 and an MFA in jazz guitar studies at CalArts in 2024.

During his professional career in Austin, Los Angeles, and NYC, Telesmar has worked with world-class jazz musicians such as Marc Devine, Bill Wurtzel, Vardan Ovsepian, Angelina Miers, Carol Morgan, and Aleksi Heinola at prestigious jazz venues like Mezzrow, Midnight Blue, Monks, The Elephant Room, Smalls, and Jazz Under Ground. He's studied with legendary jazz musicians like Peter Bernstein, Larry Koonse, Steve Ash, and Saul Rubin.

"At a moment in which young artists struggle to find their place and identity in the “jazz world”, Telesmar Sanchez unashamedly embraces all of the traditional aspects of being in the center of a groove and telling a heartfelt melodic story. Those homespun qualities that combine the folk roots of the music with the artistic re-invention of harmony and melody come together in one satisfying whole in his hands. Telesmar is a brilliant guitarist that plays with his gut instincts, intellect, and heart." --Larry Koonse

Depending on instrumentation, we will need a good amount of space for ourselves, our instruments, and equipment for our performance. For a standard jazz guitar trio of guitar, upright bass, and drumset, we will need 8' x 8' of room. The only other thing we will need from you is access to electricity to power my guitar amplifier, a bass amplifier, and potentially a vocal PA if you'd like us to play with a singer. We will bring power strips so a single outlet is enough.