Christian Howes (musician)
American violinist, teacher, and composer
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Christian Howes (born February 21, 1972) is an American violinist, teacher, and composer. He is an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music. He has worked with Les Paul,[1] Robben Ford and Greg Osby. In 2011 the DownBeat magazine Critics' Poll ranked him the No. 1 Rising Star in violin.[2] In August 2011, Howes founded the Creative Strings Academy, with the intention of promoting contemporary music appreciation and awareness.[3]
Born
February 21, 1972
Christian Llewellyn Howes
February 21, 1972
Rocky River, Ohio, U.S.
GenreJazz
OccupationsMusician, teacher, composer
InstrumentsViolin, viola, bass, guitar
Christian Howes | |
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Christian Howes in Aarhus Denmark 2011 with Joel Harrison String Choir | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Christian Llewellyn Howes February 21, 1972 Rocky River, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Occupations | Musician, teacher, composer |
| Instruments | Violin, viola, bass, guitar |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Label | Resonance |
| Website | christianhowes |
Discography
- Confluence (Christian Howes, 1997)
- Ten Yard (Christian Howes, 1999)
- Jazz on Sale (Khaeon World Music, 2003)
- Heartfelt (Resonance, 2008) - with Roger Kellaway
- Out of the Blue (Resonance, 2010) - with Robben Ford, Bobby Floyd
- Southern Exposure (Resonance, 2012) - with Richard Galliano
- American Spirit (Resonance, 2015)