Incredibly inspiring to perform music in this summer concerts series with my dear friends Marika Hughes, Arun Ramamurthy, and Trina Basu in the beautiful setting of B'nai Jeshurun Synagogue in New York City. #Nakshatra #TrinaBasu #ArunRamamurthy #JakeCharkey #MarikaHughes #CelloJake #Cello #ChamberJazz #CarnaticMusic #CarnaticInspiredChamberEnsemble #IndianCello #NYCMusic #Violin #CarnaticViolin #NakshatraQuartet #BnaiJeshurun

Arun Ramamurthy curated this month of collaborative trios at Brooklyn Raga Massive. This new group is his brainchild and what incredible musicians to work with! This has been one of the more exciting collaborations I've been a part of in years and a real antidote to all the cheesy fusion I've had to do in India. So fresh to approach Indian music as a vehicle for contemporary expression, still giving respect to the tradition. https://www.facebook.com/events/1021326028256414

Ever heard Carnatic Chamber Jazz? Me neither- til now. Played a sweet set last night with Marika Hughes and the power team Arun Ramamurthy and Trina Basu during Marika's month-long residency at Barbès. I'd performed this music with Trina and Arun with percussion, but never with two cellos. Great combo! More to come soon...we'll be in residence at the Avaloch Farm Music Institute in June. Nakshatra at Barbès - Marika Hughes Residency https://www.facebook.com/events/599712