

Joe Knipes
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FEB
07
2019
Jackson Heights, NY
The Queensboro Restaurant
I Was There
JAN
26
2019
Jackson Heights, NY
Espresso 77
I Was There
JAN
26
2019
Jackson Heights, NY
Queens Library at Jackson Heights
I Was There
JAN
20
2019
Maplewood, NJ
The Cassidy - Bar Kitchen
I Was There
DEC
02
2018
Union, NJ
Van Gogh's Ear Cafe
I Was There
OCT
21
2018
Union, NJ
Van Gogh's Ear Cafe
I Was There
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Rainbow T-Shirt
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Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.00
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About Joe Knipes
Born in Albany NY, surrounded by the sounds of classical music, folk, classic rock and heavy metal, Joe Knipes came to jazz in his early teens. Hearing the commanding call of Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery, and drawn by the majesty of Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard and Herbie Hancock, Knipes became a lifelong student of jazz.
A graduate of William Paterson University, Joe Knipes has been performing in the metropolitan area for over 20 years. Joe has performed both as a leader and sideman in various settings including a 2-guitar quartet co-led by fellow guitarist David Hessel. Knipes also joined the popular Blues Jumpers for a tour of Canada and upstate New York where the band thrilled audiences with its unique blend of early R&B and jump blues. Joe has studied with New Jersey guitar guru Vic Juris, as well as artists like Howard Alden, Ed Cherry and David Gilmore. His influences include jazz guitar masters Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Jim Hall, and Grant Green. These days Joe can be found performing in a guitar duo with Hessel, and with his own trio and quartet around town.
In 2015, Joe Knipes founded the annual Jackson Heights Jazz Festival. Taking place over two weekends each summer, the festival serves to highlight the wealth of jazz musicians living in Jackson Heights and the surrounding neighborhoods. To date, the Jackson Heights Jazz Festival has featured Thana Alexa Project, Shu Odumura Duo, Javier Arau, and Daisuke Abe & UoU.
A graduate of William Paterson University, Joe Knipes has been performing in the metropolitan area for over 20 years. Joe has performed both as a leader and sideman in various settings including a 2-guitar quartet co-led by fellow guitarist David Hessel. Knipes also joined the popular Blues Jumpers for a tour of Canada and upstate New York where the band thrilled audiences with its unique blend of early R&B and jump blues. Joe has studied with New Jersey guitar guru Vic Juris, as well as artists like Howard Alden, Ed Cherry and David Gilmore. His influences include jazz guitar masters Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Jim Hall, and Grant Green. These days Joe can be found performing in a guitar duo with Hessel, and with his own trio and quartet around town.
In 2015, Joe Knipes founded the annual Jackson Heights Jazz Festival. Taking place over two weekends each summer, the festival serves to highlight the wealth of jazz musicians living in Jackson Heights and the surrounding neighborhoods. To date, the Jackson Heights Jazz Festival has featured Thana Alexa Project, Shu Odumura Duo, Javier Arau, and Daisuke Abe & UoU.
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Genres:
Bebop, Post-bop, Swing, Jazz
Band Members:
David Hessel Ed Fuqua, Noel Sagerman, Bob Gingry, Clyde Alford, John Lenis, and many others!
Hometown:
Albany, New York
No upcoming shows
Send a request to Joe Knipes to play in your city
Request a Show
Concerts
Past
FEB
07
2019
Jackson Heights, NY
The Queensboro Restaurant
I Was There
JAN
26
2019
Jackson Heights, NY
Espresso 77
I Was There
JAN
26
2019
Jackson Heights, NY
Queens Library at Jackson Heights
I Was There
JAN
20
2019
Maplewood, NJ
The Cassidy - Bar Kitchen
I Was There
DEC
02
2018
Union, NJ
Van Gogh's Ear Cafe
I Was There
OCT
21
2018
Union, NJ
Van Gogh's Ear Cafe
I Was There
Bandsintown Merch

Circle Hat
$25.00

Circle Beanie
$20.00

Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.00

Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.00
About Joe Knipes
Born in Albany NY, surrounded by the sounds of classical music, folk, classic rock and heavy metal, Joe Knipes came to jazz in his early teens. Hearing the commanding call of Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery, and drawn by the majesty of Woody Shaw, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard and Herbie Hancock, Knipes became a lifelong student of jazz.
A graduate of William Paterson University, Joe Knipes has been performing in the metropolitan area for over 20 years. Joe has performed both as a leader and sideman in various settings including a 2-guitar quartet co-led by fellow guitarist David Hessel. Knipes also joined the popular Blues Jumpers for a tour of Canada and upstate New York where the band thrilled audiences with its unique blend of early R&B and jump blues. Joe has studied with New Jersey guitar guru Vic Juris, as well as artists like Howard Alden, Ed Cherry and David Gilmore. His influences include jazz guitar masters Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Jim Hall, and Grant Green. These days Joe can be found performing in a guitar duo with Hessel, and with his own trio and quartet around town.
In 2015, Joe Knipes founded the annual Jackson Heights Jazz Festival. Taking place over two weekends each summer, the festival serves to highlight the wealth of jazz musicians living in Jackson Heights and the surrounding neighborhoods. To date, the Jackson Heights Jazz Festival has featured Thana Alexa Project, Shu Odumura Duo, Javier Arau, and Daisuke Abe & UoU.
A graduate of William Paterson University, Joe Knipes has been performing in the metropolitan area for over 20 years. Joe has performed both as a leader and sideman in various settings including a 2-guitar quartet co-led by fellow guitarist David Hessel. Knipes also joined the popular Blues Jumpers for a tour of Canada and upstate New York where the band thrilled audiences with its unique blend of early R&B and jump blues. Joe has studied with New Jersey guitar guru Vic Juris, as well as artists like Howard Alden, Ed Cherry and David Gilmore. His influences include jazz guitar masters Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Jim Hall, and Grant Green. These days Joe can be found performing in a guitar duo with Hessel, and with his own trio and quartet around town.
In 2015, Joe Knipes founded the annual Jackson Heights Jazz Festival. Taking place over two weekends each summer, the festival serves to highlight the wealth of jazz musicians living in Jackson Heights and the surrounding neighborhoods. To date, the Jackson Heights Jazz Festival has featured Thana Alexa Project, Shu Odumura Duo, Javier Arau, and Daisuke Abe & UoU.
Show More
Genres:
Bebop, Post-bop, Swing, Jazz
Band Members:
David Hessel Ed Fuqua, Noel Sagerman, Bob Gingry, Clyde Alford, John Lenis, and many others!
Hometown:
Albany, New York
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