Danny Kerner

About Me

I've been playing guitar for 18 years and playing/recording music professionally for 14 years. I started playing guitar at 11, and started getting my first paying gigs at 15. Since then, I've played with a variety of bands and musicians including well-known artists such as John Baggott (Robert Plant, Massive Attack, Portishead), Rob Mazurek (Exploding Star Orchestra, Chicago Underground, Pharoah Sanders), Little Ed (Chicago Blues star), Smilin' Bobby (Chicago Blues elder), Mary Lane (Chicago Blues singer), Butch Trucks (drummer of the Allman Brothers Band), Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars), Colonel Bruce Hampton, Kofi Burbridge (Tedeschi Trucks Band), and more. In addition to that, I've studied guitar with Dave Manley (Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott, The Roots), Mike Stern (Miles Davis, Brecker Bros, Jaco Pastorius), Tim Miller (Mick Goodrick, Randy Brecker, George Garzone), Norm Zocher (Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Moses, Esperanza Spalding) and many other great players.

My group, The Danny Kerner Group, is available for performances, events, etc. Aside from that, I can work solo, join existing groups, or put together groups for specific occasions. I am familiar with a variety of musical styles, and am available to record guitar parts for projects remotely or in-session with you/your band at your studio of choice. I also offer guitar lessons for all ages and skill levels. Feel free to take a look around this site, and contact me for more information!