Gray Gafarov Violinist from Boston, MA

Gray's solo performances feature his Violin, and Guitar as he seamlessly transitions between them to create a vibrant, and full atmosphere. Gray also band leads jazz bands, video examples available on the profile. Rates for bands differ based on size and time. Gray’s music career began at a young age. He performed numerous times as the Violin soloist with some of the leading National Symphony Orchestras globally. Notable early Competitions/Festivals 1st Place - 3e Concours International Violon – Violoncelle Alexandre Glazunov 2003 Paris 1st Place – American Fine Arts Festival 2004 Followed by performance at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York. Closing performer as the soloist for the International Vladimir Horowirz Summer Music Academy 2003 In 2012 Gray became interested in Jazz, and continued his education at the New England Conservatory, learning Guitar, Bass, and Composition. Later, inspired by the music of violinists such as Stephan Grapelli and Django Reinhardt, Gray combined the acquired Jazz knowledge and Violin skills to delve deeper into the Gypsy Jazz genre. Today Gray regularly performs around the East Coast, including performances at the Boston Symphony Hall, and other fine venues around Boston. Gray performs as a solo artist, and leads the Hot Club of Boston collective as well as multiple bands.