The Arun Ramamurthy Trio seamlessly fuses South Indian Carnatic classical and contemporary jazz into an unpredictably lively instrumental storm of sound. Aiming to simultaneously revitalize traditional forms and to build cross-genre partnerships, the collective of Arun Ramamurthy on violin, Sameer Gupta on drums, and Damon Banks on electric bass, perform music that finds spiritual buoyancy in evocative Raga-like strings and drive in its propulsive rhythm section. This full-length concert at the South Asia Institute serves as the Chicago premiere of the band's latest LP, New Moon Suite. Commissioned by Chamber Music America's New Jazz Works, the four-movement work showcases Ramamurthy's penchant for cultural connection and lyrically told stories of migration and shines a light on the teachings and wisdom of our ancestors. The trio has been selling out their east coast shows and this will be part of the trio’s first Midwest tour. Ramamurthy has previously performed traditional carnatic classical music in Chicago, at South Asian Institute and as part of Ragamala and Chicago’s String Summit festivals.

Arun Ramamurthy Trio Jazz Concert

South Asia Institute

Arun Ramamurthy Trio brings a fresh approach to South Indian carnatic music with stunning violin, propulsive rhythms, and the energy of electric bass. This collaborative trio explores the invigorating, improvisational spirit of raga music and jazz, bringing audiences on an inspiring flight of fancy.

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Revelry: Arun Ramamurthy Trio

Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space

Arun Ramamurthy Trio (ART) brings a fresh approach to age-old South Indian raga music. Boundaries are blurred in this organic and seamless integration of styles as the group expands on traditional forms in explosive, improvisational flights of fancy. The trio freely explores the kindred spirit of Raga music and Jazz, resulting in a deeply invigorating and spiritual experience. Arun’s original work tells stories of migration and cultural connection. His piece commissioned by CMA's New Jazz Works, New Moon Suite shines a light on the teachings and wisdom of our ancestors. ART's collaborative sound is driven by the propulsive and soulful rhythm section of drummer Sameer Gupta & and electric bassist Damon Banks.

Arun Ramamurthy Trio

May 2, 2025