We are saddened to hear of the passing of jazz guitar great, Vic Juris, who left us December 31, 2019 at the age of 66. 

Respected by his peers and music fans alike, Juris leaves behind a legacy of remarkable guitar playing as a bandleader, sideman and teacher. 

"Vic will live on through his music, as a beautiful person and through his many students," shared our own Dave Stryker in a Facebook post, a close friend and neighbor of Juris’s for 20 years.

A New Jersey native and pillar of the New York area jazz scene, Juris performed and recorded with Richie Cole, David Liebman, Mel Tormé, Biréli Lagrène and more throughout his career, including his own output as a composer and bandleader. 

Below, watch a clip of Juris and Stryker performing at Valle Guitars in New York City in June of 2016.

Our deepest condolences go out to Juris' family, friends, colleagues and students.