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

I spent 4 days workshopping music with the Nakshatra, a group devoted to original compositions that are inspired by carnatic music, jazz, and other influences. The quartet is an unusual instrumentation (2 violins, 2 cellos) and we spent a fair bit of time exploring the sonic possibilities. We'll be appearing later this summer at Drive East Festival in New York. Incredibly inspiring to make music with and learn from my dear friends Marika Hughes, Arun Ramamurthy, and Trina B

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