Hristo Vitchev Quartet

**Hristo Vitchev Quartet**

Led by Bulgarian-born jazz guitarist and composer Hristo Vitchev, this Bay Area-based ensemble crafts lush, cinematic modern jazz that blends intricate harmonies with lyrical improvisation. Since forming in the late 2000s, the quartet—featuring Weber Iago (piano), Dan Robbins (bass), and Mike Shannon (drums)—has become known for its genre-fluid explorations, weaving elements of classical, world music, and post-bop into cohesive, emotionally resonant soundscapes. Their albums, including *Of Light and Shadows*, *In Search of Wonders*, and *Familiar Fields*, showcase Vitchev’s gift for evocative storytelling through music, often drawing inspiration from nature and personal introspection. With a reputation for both studio precision and dynamic live performances, the group has carved a niche in contemporary jazz as thoughtful innovators unafraid to balance technical mastery with heartfelt spontaneity.