JACK Quartet

Allow yourself to be transformed.

  • "...one of contemporary music’s indispensable ensembles."

  • “One of the most eye-opening and exhilarating concerts I’ve heard all season.”

  • “...expert in the most ferociously difficult modern scores…”

  • “The energetic and ripe performances from the JACK Quartet were no surprise.”

  • “Virtuosic performances as mesmerizing as this come along once in a lifetime."

  • “The degree of perfection, attention to detail and plasticity of the JACK Quartet reached heights truly hard to believe.”

About JACK Quartet

Undeniably our generation’s “leading new-music foursome,” JACK Quartet’s “stylistic range, precision and passion have made the group one of contemporary music’s indispensable ensembles” (The New York Times). Comprising violinists Christopher Otto and Austin Wulliman, violist John Pickford Richards, and cellist Jay Campbell, JACK Quartet is 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 is 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. Based in New York City, JACK Quartet is the Ensemble-in-Residence at the Mannes School of Music at The New School.

Our Members

  • CHRISTOPHER OTTO

    VIOLIN

  • AUSTIN WULLIMAN

    AUSTIN WULLIMAN

    VIOLIN

  • JOHN PICKFORD RICHARDS

    VIOLA

  • JAY CAMPBELL

    CELLO

Program Offerings for 2026 - 2027

Beautiful Trouble

Haas in the Dark

Modern Medieval

The Holy Liftoff

Shai Wosner + JACK Quartet

Custom Program

Listen To Us Play

Three Imaginary Chansons, Juri Seo

The Holy Liftoff, Terry Riley

String Quartet 4.5, George Lewis

Waves and Particles, John Luther Adams

Entr’acte, Caroline Shaw

Carrot Revolution, Gabriella Smith

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