Based in Chicago for over two decades, guitarist, composer, and educator John Kregor is a versatile force in the worlds of jazz and improvised music. Kregor’s technical foundation was built at the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied classical guitar under Adam Holzman and jazz guitar with Mitch Watkins and Jeff Hellmer. His compositional prowess was honed under the tutelage of Dan Welcher, Dr. Mark Schultz, and Rick Lawn. During his academic tenure, he was awarded the prestigious Kent Kennan Scholarship and gained the rare distinction of performing with and writing for jazz legends Michael Brecker and Peter Erskine. Since arriving in Chicago, Kregor has established himself as a first-call sideman and a creative bandleader. He is perhaps most widely recognized for his extensive work with the Patricia Barber Quartet, touring internationally and appearing on several of her most acclaimed recordings. His performance credits read like a "who’s who" of the Chicago jazz scene, featuring collaborations with renowned artists Daniel Thatcher, Jim Gailloretto, Grazyna Auguscik, Mark Colby, Larry Kohut, Ryan Cohan, Fred Simon, Neal Alger, and Zach Brock.