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...plays violin, viola (sometimes), mandolin, guitar, tenor guitar and sings backing vocals
...went to Manhattan School of Music, graduating in 2004 with a degree in Violin Performance and matriculating to Columbia's MA Program in American Studies which he will not finish
...contributes strings to lots of things, like gigs for Burt Bacharach and James Carter, for which he was concertmaster, and other people like Jay-Z, Alice Coltrane and Savion Glover
...moonlights in classical settings, such as Orchestra of St. Luke's concerts, with or without Paul McCartney, or with the infamous New England Symphonic Ensemble at Carnegie Hall
...strums for Antony and the Johnsons in concerts across the world, including Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Montreux Jazz Festival and the Late Show with David Letterman
...bows and bends for Sufjan Stevens, with whom he orchestrated music for a concert he conducted at the Kennedy Center Opera House featuring Sufjan, his band and the Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra
...flutters around for Duncan Sheik as first violinist in his touring string quartet, occasional sub on "Spring Awakening," and general vibe-provider at benefits for Planned Parenthood or the Cartier Mansion
...stumbles and mumbles with Gabriel Kahane in a soon-to-be well known outfit...noodles on recordings such as: Sufjan Stevens, "Illinois," "Songs for Christmas" and Nonesuch Records "Tribute to Joni Mitchell" (violin on "Free Man in Paris). My Brightest Diamond, "Bring me the Workhorse" and forthcoming releases. Asthmatic Kitty, "Mews Too" sampler. The Walkmen, "Pussy Cats." Linda Thompson "Versatile Heart." Clare and the Reasons "The Movie." Jay-Z, live bonus tracks on "Kingdom Come." Gene Bertoncini, forthcoming release on Ambient Records....believes deeply in a couple of slightly more personal (and therefore obscure) projects and recommends you check them out: Bach Reformed and Osso
