Craig Green

Craig Green is an accomplished guitarist and composer with over 25 years of experience creating a diverse array of artistic and academic works. A native of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, Craig has released over 15 solo albums, including his critically acclaimed "Love Notes in Binary Code" on the UK Discus label, which features collaborations with English drummer Clive Deamer of Portishead and Radiohead. His work as a session guitarist and arranger has been celebrated globally, earning accolades such as "The son of Bill Frisell and grandson of Derek Bailey" by All About Jazz and comparisons to "Thelonious Monk set ablaze!" by Downbeat Magazine.

As a composer, Craig has made significant contributions to film, theater, dance, and contemporary music ensembles. His recent work, the score for the PBS documentary "On Grizzly Ground," garnered him an Emmy Award in 2024. Other notable compositions include "EX VOTO," a string quartet piece commissioned by the Idaho School of Ballet.

Craig’s academic journey is marked by studies with some of the world's most renowned jazz and world music artists, including guitarist Pat Martino, French guitarist Pierre Bensusan, and Spanish composer Rafael Rena. He attended the Conservatory von Amsterdam, where he specialized in the Contemporary Music Through Non-Western Techniques program, applying global music techniques, primarily from India, to both classical and jazz compositions.

With over two decades of teaching experience, Craig has conducted workshops and lectures on various topics, including guitar fundamentals, improvisation, and the integration of world music techniques into Western music. His TED talk on the art of active listening for non-musicians has further solidified his reputation as a thought leader in the field.

Craig’s research endeavors include a Rotary Fellowship that took him to India to study and collaborate with East Indian musicians and educators, a residency in Berlin to explore extended techniques and tuning systems for the guitar, and travels to Spain and North Africa to immerse himself in gypsy, flamenco, and Arabic musical tradi;ons.

Craig Green continues to inspire and educate through his multifaceted career as a musician, composer, and educator, contributing to the evolution of contemporary music and its intersection with global traditions.