JACK Quartet

“stylistic range, precision and passion have made [JACK Quartet] one of contemporary music’s indispensable ensembles”
—The New York Times

Christopher Otto (violin) ∙ Austin Wulliman (violin)
John Pickford Richards (viola) ∙ Jay Campbell (cello)

A pioneering string quartet synchronized in their mission to create an international community through transformative, mind-broadening experiences and close listening. Founded in 2005, JACK Quartet operates as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the performance, commissioning, and appreciation of 20th and 21st century string quartet music, delving deeply into challenging new compositions and musical practices from a staggering range of stylistic viewpoints.

Through intimate, long-standing relationships with many of today’s most creative voices, JACK Quartet has a prolific commissioning and recording catalog, has been nominated for three GRAMMY® Awards, and is recognized for their contributions to the field with honors such as the Avery Fisher Career Grant, Fromm Music Foundation Prize, Musical America’s 2019 “Ensemble of the Year” Award, and New Music USA's Trailblazer Award.