One of the Most Innovative Guitarists on Todays' Creative New York Scene. And one of few musicians worldwide to actively and regularly live in concert explore, create and perform new original music beyond the 12 tone system.
Expanding the vocabulary for today's most played, most popular instrument.
Acclaimed Jazz Guitarist and Award-Winning Composer, Sten Hostfalt has for the past fifteen years been described as Highly Exceptional and Virtuosic
by Legendary Icons of American Music, mentors Jimmy Giuffre and Joe Maneri respectively. Enthusiastically featured in leading creative music publications including JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE, NEW YORK TIMES and ALL MUSIC GUIDE for work as a sideman alongside some of the world's most innovative musicians.

Just out with the Contemporary/Mainstream Jazz CD 'QUARTET', focusing on original compositions based on Jazz Standards in the traditional song format.
Currently appearing in shared events with notables ranging from electro star MOBY, Hip-Hop great Keith Murray ( DEF SQUAD ), downtown Avantgarde VIP Tim Berne. And as a bandleader recognized as Inimitable, Impressive and Intense by PM NYC / PAPER MAGAZINE and TIME OUT NY. A GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE Editor's Pick, Genuinely Innovative, Groundbreaking, Expanding the Sonic Continuum Available To The Guitar according to Don Willamson of JAZZ REVIEW. As well as recently publically referred to by esteemed colleaugues in international press / media including spanish TOMAJAZZ, Italian ALTRISUONI, German BADALCHEMY MAGAZINE and british JAZZ VIEWS.

First introduced on the mid-90's NYC Jazz scene as an original member of
and featured soloist with Guillermo Klein's Pioneering Ensemble. In weekly appearances with Mark Turner, Chris Cheek, Ingrid Jensen, Jeff Ballard, Seamus Blake and Aaron Goldberg. At a typically packed Small's Jazz Club during the inception of Mitch Borden's since so influential venue. Through studies with Jimmy Giuffre, Joe Maneri and Paul Bley. Composition Master Classes with Toru Takemitsu and Gyorgi Ligeti. Performances with Peter Erskine, Clare Fischer and Gary Burton. And as an apprentice in Traditional Large Jazz Orchestras led by Herb Pomeroy, Phil Wilson and George Russell

Born in 1962 in Sweden, initially largely self taught and after local media features as a teen, labeled a 'Guitar Phenom'. Transplanted to the U.S.A. in 1989 through scholarships from two of the world's most Prestigious Schools
for Modern Music, New England Conservatory and Berklee College Of Music.
Where he participated in Composition masterclasses with Toru Takemitsu and Gyorgi Ligeti. Before receiving a Master Of Music Degree in Composition, A Graduate Diploma in Instrument Performance and a Bachelor of Music Degree with honors. Sten Hostfalt has toured South America, U.S.A. and Europe. And
with a history of independent releases since the 1981 debute as a co-leader, featured soloist and composer. On his own record label(s), to much critical acclaim, Released four ( 4 ) CD's as a leader. And received numerous Artist Awards. Including one from ASCAP for the landmark 2002 Solo Concert CD release 29 Pieces For The Microtonal Guitar Live, Knitting Factory New York

Also professionally highly active as a music educator ever since 1984. Notably as a faculty member of The Royal College Of Music in Stockholm,
Kungliga Musikhogskolan KMH, 2001-05. And as an invited clinican at alma maters New England Conservatory of Music and Berklee College Of Music.
He currently directs, conducts and teaches out of his own Midtown, Manhattan based creative workshop NYC Guitar Studio. That since it's 2006 inception,
has been instrumental in getting numerous students admitted to prestigious school programs as well as to join professionally touring acts and shows.

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Sten Hostfalt's Music is registered with BMI Broadcast Music International.