Jazz, Hip Hop and New Music violinist Curtis Stewart; A New York City native and graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Curtis has performed as a soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra, in Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. He has made chamber music appearances at Zankel Hall, and the Newport Jazz Festival, holding his audiences "spellbound" with his "warm, clear sound…sparkling rhythmic energy," "soulful improvisation" and "prodigious technique," (New Amsterdam Times, The Morning Call, SoundWordSight). He has received special mention from JazzTimes, and Downbeat Magazines, STRAD Magazine called Curtis “a gem of string player, among the excellent musicians...whose impressive work- including occasional improvisations- contributed to many of the nights high points...his swinging flights were among the most memorable.” www.curtisjstewart.com