Artist Accolades
GRAMMYs, Interviews, and More!
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JP Jofre, bandoneon
Performed at CSMF in 2023
Nominated for a GRAMMY in 2023
2013 Feature in The New York Times
Aaron Kimmel, drums
Performed at CSMF in 2023 and 2016
Nominated for a GRAMMY in 2024
PC: Lauren Desberg
Melissa Reardon, viola
Performed at CSMF in 2023, 2022, and 2014
Nominated for a GRAMMY in 2010
Gary Smulyan, baritone saxophone
Performed at CSMF in 2023
Nominated for a GRAMMY in 2011
Downbeat Critic’s Poll for Baritone Saxophonist of the Year in 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2009
JazzTimes Expanded Critics Poll for Baritone Saxophone in 2021, 2017, 2014
PC: J. Adam Fenster
Ying Quartet
Performed at CSMF in 2023 and 2018
GRAMMY winner for Best Classical Crossover Album in 2006
Nominated for GRAMMYs in 2003, 2008, and 2011
Concert Review in The Strad from 2023
Trio da Paz
Performed at CSMF in 2022 and 2014
Nominated for a GRAMMY in 2023
PC: Matt Fried
Ian David Rosenbaum, percussion
Performed at CSMF in 2022
Nominated for GRAMMYs in 2 categories in 2022
New York Times feature from 2021
PC: Shervin Lainez
Imani Winds
Performed at CSMF in 2022
GRAMMY winner for Best Classical Compendium in 2024
Nominated for GRAMMYs in 2022 and 2006
PC: Philippe Lévy-Stab
Bill Charlap, piano
Performed at CSMF in 2019 and 2006
GRAMMYmwinner for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2016
Bill Charlap Trio - GRAMMY nominated in 2018, 2008, 2005
Bill Charlap Remembers Tony Bennett article on WBGO in 2023
Jesse Mills, violin
Performed at CSMF in 2019
Nominated for GRAMMYs in 2011 and 2006
