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United States of America

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February 21, 1972 in Columbus, OH

 

Christian Howes is a renowned American jazz violinist and educator who has made a significant impact on the world of classical music. Born on February 21, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio, Howes grew up in a musical family and began playing the violin at the age of five. His father was a jazz pianist, and his mother was a classical violinist, which exposed him to both genres of music from an early age. As a child, Howes was a prodigious talent and won numerous awards and competitions. He studied at the Columbus Youth Symphony and later attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he received a full scholarship. While at Berklee, Howes studied with renowned jazz violinist Matt Glaser and honed his skills as a performer and composer. After graduating from Berklee, Howes moved to New York City and quickly established himself as a sought-after session musician and performer. He played with a variety of jazz and classical ensembles, including the New York Pops, the Manhattan Jazz Orchestra, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. In 2000, Howes released his debut album, "In the Company of Legends," which featured collaborations with jazz greats such as Randy Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, and James Moody. The album received critical acclaim and established Howes as a rising star in the jazz world. Over the next decade, Howes continued to release a series of successful albums, including "Heartfelt" (2005), "Jazz on Sale" (2007), and "Out of the Blue" (2010). He also collaborated with a variety of artists, including guitarist Robben Ford and pianist Billy Childs. In addition to his work as a performer, Howes is also a dedicated educator and has taught at a variety of institutions, including the Berklee College of Music, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the Creative Strings Workshop. He has also written several instructional books and created a series of online courses for aspiring jazz musicians. Throughout his career, Howes has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 2011, he was named "Violinist of the Year" by the Jazz Journalists Association, and in 2016, he received the Ohio Governor's Award for the Arts in the category of Individual Artist. Today, Howes continues to perform and teach around the world, inspiring a new generation of jazz musicians with his innovative approach to the violin and his dedication to the art form.

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