An extraordinary gathering of musical talent comes together for The Violin Summit Project—a celebration and recreation of one of the most pivotal moments in jazz violin history. Featuring four masterful violinists—Ivan Strunin, Leah Calvert, Adam Poulin, and Keiko Ishibashi—alongside a dynamic rhythm section with Jeff Reilly on drums, Tommy Sauter on bass, and Erik Olsen on keys, this performance pays tribute to the legendary 1968 Violin Summit concert in Switzerland.
The original summit, featuring Jean-Luc Ponty, Stéphane Grappelli, Svend Asmussen, and Stuff Smith, marked a turning point in the evolution of jazz violin. This contemporary tribute captures the spirit and innovation of that historic event, blending virtuosity, collaboration, and genre-defining sounds into one unforgettable night.
An extraordinary gathering of musical talent comes together for The Violin Summit Project—a celebration and recreation of one of the most pivotal moments in jazz violin history. Featuring four masterful violinists—Ivan Strunin, Leah Calvert, Adam Poulin, and Keiko Ishibashi—alongside a dynamic rhythm section with Jeff Reilly on drums, Tommy Sauter on bass, and Erik Olsen on keys, this performance pays tribute to the legendary 1968 Violin Summit concert in Switzerland.
The original summit, featuring Jean-Luc Ponty, Stéphane Grappelli, Svend Asmussen, and Stuff Smith, marked a turning point in the evolution of jazz violin. This contemporary tribute captures the spirit and innovation of that historic event, blending virtuosity, collaboration, and genre-defining sounds into one unforgettable night.
