Biography
Gabriel Chakarji is a GRAMMY award-winning pianist and composer known for his unique blend of Venezuelan and New York City jazz music. Growing up in Caracas, Gabriel was exposed to a rich variety of musical styles, including Afro-Venezuelan folk, Caribbean, and Brazilian music, as well as jazz and gospel hymns. He eventually moved to
New York City to explore new musical frontiers and has since performed at some of the city’s most iconic venues, including Carnegie Hall, Blue Note, and Dizzy’s Club.
Gabriel has released two critically acclaimed albums as a bandleader: “Vida” and “New Beginning”. His composition “Enredadera” was nominated for best jazz single at the 20th edition of the Independent Music Awards in New York City. In 2022, Gabriel was awarded the prestigious Jazz Gallery Residency Commission and the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award.
In addition to his successful career as a bandleader, Gabriel has collaborated with a diverse range of artists and companies around the world, including Disney’s “Encanto Sing-Along Show”, Jeremy Bosh, Luis Enrique, Ari Hoenig, Luisito Quintero, and Dayna Stephens. His compositions and playing reflect his passion for social justice and multiculturalism, embodying the diverse rhythms, harmonies, and influences that make up his unique musical identity.
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