The JACK Quartet stands among the most distinguished ensembles dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music. Comprised of violinists Christopher Otto and Austin Wulliman, violist John Pickford Richards, and cellist Jay Campbell, the group was formed in 2005 by graduates of the Eastman School of Music. The quartet is named after the initials of the original members. They rapidly gained an international reputation as one of the most intrepid and adroit champions of modern and avant-garde composition.

With an impressive array of performances and recordings, JACK Quartet continues to expand the boundaries of string quartet literature. They have collaborated with numerous contemporary composers, yielding a remarkable catalogue that includes pieces like "Wake Up the Dead" by Chris Fisher-Lochhead, the adventurous structures of Aaron Cassidy in "A Way of Making Ghosts," and the cultural amalgamation in Brian Baumbusch's "Chemistry for Gamelan and String Quartet." Their commitment to musical evolution is equally evident in works such as John Luther Adams’s "Lines Made by Walking," which emerges as a breathtaking immersion into natural soundscapes, and the complex acoustic phenomena in Catherine Lamb’s "String Quartets." Their discography not only showcases a razor-sharp precision and innovative interpretation but also a profound dedication to exploring the varied and evolving landscape of contemporary chamber music.

Genres

21st Century Classical

Avant-garde

Contemporary Classical

Modern String Quartet

String Quartet

Latest Release

Requiem

JACK Quartet

Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 31, 2024