Arun Ramamurthy

Arun Ramamurthy is a versatile violinist, composer and educator based in NYC. A disciple of the celebrated Carnatic violinist brothers, Dr. Mysore Manjunath & Sri Mysore Nagaraj, Arun has become one of the country��s leading Indian Classical and crossover musicians. Growing up in New Jersey, he trained in both Indian and Western classical styles, with initial training in Carnatic music with distinguished violinist, Anantha Krishnan. He has carved a niche for himself as a multifaceted artist, performing internationally in both traditional Carnatic and Hindustani settings as well as bridging genres with his own creative projects

New Moon

By Arun Ramamurthy

Label: Greenleaf Music
Released: 2024
Track listing: Walk As One; Bangalore To Brooklyn; Aaji; Mirrors; Amavasya; Sri Valli.

Marcus Miller, Harry Connick, Jr., John Coltrane & Maria Schafer

by Joe Dimino
December 15, 2024

Episode 884 of Neon Jazz kicks off with the exceptional talent of Los Angeles-based singer Maria Schafer, followed by the iconic Harry Connick Jr., whose influence helped shape her journey to becoming one of the most sought-after jazz vocalists on the West Coast. From there, we dive into fresh sounds from seasoned veterans releasing new material ...

Mayo, Ramamurthy, Fedchock, Novoa And More

by Bob Osborne
October 24, 2024

A selection of brand new jazz releases kicks off with a wonderful vocal performance from Los Angeles based Michael Mayo. The debut on Greenleaf from Arun Ramamurthy Trio presents musical practitioners at the height of their craft, seamlessly blending Carnatic traditions with jazz, pushing both genres forward in exciting ways. There is also music from the ...

Arun Ramamurthy Trio: New Moon

by Dan McClenaghan
October 16, 2024

Violinist Arun Ramamurthy is a first-generation Indian American artist. His ancestral roots in India run deep, and his musical roots there run deep, too. He has embraced American jazz but remains artistically tethered to his parents' homeland. 2014's' Jazz Carnatica (Self Produced) (review here), by his Arun Ramamurthy Trio, showcased his talents for walking the line ...

Chkifi, OFT, Berne And More

by Bob Osborne
October 10, 2024

Another selection of excellent new jazz releases includes a couple of offerings from Tim Berne, one with Michael Formanek and the other with Bill Frisell. The programme commences with Nicolas Chkifi's excellent tribute to legendary drummer Paul Motian. Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Nicolas Chkifi “Blue Midnight" from Motian Love Dance (Ramble Records) 00:30 OJT ...

Lizz Wright: Shadow

by Chris May
April 19, 2024

The singer Lizz Wright made a brief stopover in London in March 2024, on a tour previewing Shadow. She appeared for one night only at Cadogan Hall, a 900-seat auditorium big enough when full to feel buzzy but small enough still to remain close to intimate. It was a perfect setting for Wright and her characteristically ...

Trina Basu & Arun Ramamurthy: Nakshatra

by Dan McClenaghan
January 2, 2023

“Nakshatra: A Sanscrit word evocative of constellations, stars and interconnectedness." Meera Dugal Two violinists immersed in the sounds of India—that would be Trina Basu and Arun Ramamurthy. Nakshatra, the duo's debut recording, opens with “Offering." An expansive drone backdrops a deliberative melody. They sound as if they are looking for God--or something similar. They ...

Dirty Mindz

By Zach Brock

Label: GroundUP Music
Released: 2022
Track listing: Invocation; Dirty Mindz; Who We Are; The Way Home; Threshold; Country Church; The Last Song; Passage.

Indofunk Satish Presents Saraswati Trading Company

By Indofunk Satish

Label: Self-released
Released: 2022
Track listing: New Day; Ellora; Softer; Bhima's Revenge; 5 Stones; Jalajakshi