Christian Howes
Christian Howes has already made an indelible mark and is poised to be a path-finding figure on the contemporary violin. He’s won recognition and kudos from artists and critics alike. Says guitar pioneer Les Paul, with whom Christian has made numerous appearances: “There is nobody better than this guy.”
The prominent artists Howes has performed and/or recorded with include Greg Osby, Randy Brecker, James Carter, Jack DeJohnette, Akua Dixon’s Quartette Indigo, Billy Hart, D.D. Jackson, David Murray, Steve Turre’s Sextet with Strings, Jane Monheit, Dr. John, Frank Vignola, and Lenny White, to name a few.
A native of Columbus, Ohio, Howes was classically trained beginning at age five. He subsequently performed the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra at 16. After placing in national classical competitions while still in his teens, Howes set out to build upon a strong classical foundation and distinguish himself in jazz, the art of the improvisers. His star has been ascending ever since.
As a bandleader or a featured guest, Howes has performed on such prestigious stages as the Newport, Toronto, Ottawa, and Tri-C jazz festivals. His club work has taken him to such world-renowned venues as Birdland, Iridium, the Knitting Factory, Blues Alley, and the Village Vanguard… and that’s just in the U.S. Christian’s tours have taken him throughout the Midwestern U.S., the Far East, and across Europe, including a part-time residence in Spain, where he has collaborated with some of that country’s finest musicians. In 2002 Howes was featured in performance in the Spanish film Impulsos.
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- Out of the Blue by Ian Patterson
- Heartfelt by Mark Corroto
Megaphone
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- Jazz Fiddle Revolution by Victor Verney
- Jazz on Sale by C. Michael Bailey
February 02, 2016
Music Education Monday: Learning jazz violin with Christian Howes, and...
April 25, 2013
Jazz This Week: Dr. Lonnie Smith and James Carter, Bobby McFerrin,...
April 24, 2013
Christian Howes Performing This Sunday, April 28 at Deco Fortress
February 15, 2013
Enter the "Christian Howes - Southern Exposure" Giveaway at All About...
October 13, 2011
Jazz This Week: Matthew Shipp, Trombone Shorty, Christian Howes, Jazz...
September 14, 2011
Jazz Arts Group Presents "Don't Listen to This!" - An Evening of Banned...
November 03, 2010
Christian Howes: Multi-Instrumental Performance
October 12, 2010
Announcing the Winners of the "Christian Howes - Out of the Blue"...
September 26, 2010
Violinist Christian Howes Interviewed at All About Jazz...And More!
September 02, 2010
Enter the Resonance "Christian Howes - Out of the Blue" Giveaway
“Not since Jean-Luc Ponty has a violinist ranged from pure classical jazz to fuzz tone rock to convincing jazz with such authority.” —Chicago Reader
“…Arguably the most intriguing young violinist in jazz…” —The Minneapolis Tribune
“…As a jazz violinist he has no peer…” —All About Jazz
“Christian Howes is the incredible hulk of the jazz violin.” —Matt Glaser, violinist and Chair of the Berklee School of Music Strings Department
Primary Instrument
Violin
Location
Columbus
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