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Violinist ~ Fiddler ~ Composer ~ Improviser

Jeremy Kittel is one of the foremost among a new breed of fiddlers and violinists who easily navigate a multitude of musical styles and traditions, while cultivating new ground and redefining the role of the instrument.

Some of his recent exploits include: performing as a world-class jazz improviser in the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet; leading his namesake group, the Jeremy Kittel Band, into exciting new acoustic music territory; co-arranging and recording strings for rock band My Morning Jacket‘s latest record; performing at Bonnaroo & Telluride Bluegrass Festival with singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn; and teaching internationally as one of the world’s leading Scots-Irish fiddlers.

He loves music.  He also loves you.  Thanks for visiting.

Farewell, dear Turtles..

Fly, Turtle, Fly

Can’t wait to get to New York!   My sister and I are cruising through the grasslands of Nebraska, all of my physical possessions in tow, destined towards Brooklyn, USA. Spirits are high and possibilities are endless and exciting. At least, that’s usually been the vibe, though there’s some sadness too. It’s difficult to say [...]

More » 18 Apr 2012

Cover Man

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Jeremy was just featured on the cover of the 25th Anniversary edition of Strings.  Here, take a look. It chronicles many of Jeremy’s adventures of the past few years.  Jeremy also discusses many of the joys and challenges related to being a diverse and ambitious musician these days. A gripping tale, indeed! Scroll down past [...]

More » 15 Feb 2012

December Tidings

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Hey there everyone! Happy holidays, and holy-days, from brisk northern California, where you’ll be happy to know I’m still vying to catch a good sunburn or two before the solstice.  I hope you are all more than tip-top and maintaining a sense of peace and clarity as we together ramble through the befuddling commercial hecticism [...]

More » 14 Dec 2011

Chicago Tale

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Hey world! Jeremy Kittel here, writing to you from my cozy, fav Oakland, California, USA coffee joint… which will go unnamed, shrouded in utter mystery for this very moment! But – one hint – did you see Pixar’s UP a few years ago? I’m right down the street from that little ice cream shop, Fenton’s, [...]

More » 26 Sep 2011

My Morning Jacket

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Hey all, just wanted to put up a quick post to tell what I’ve been up to.  I flew to Nashville last week to spend a few days arranging and recording strings for My Morning Jacket – a powerful, honest, and thoughtful band that’s been called “the best thing to happen in rock music in [...]

More » 26 Jan 2011

Chasing SparksThe Curious Beetle Medley

Chasing SparksThe Golden Plover Set

Chasing SparksRemember Blake

Chasing SparksThe Chase

Chasing SparksThe May Morning Dew

Chasing SparksDisconnect

Chasing SparksThe Biting Reel / Lost Time

Chasing SparksThe F Chunes

Chasing SparksWoods

Chasing SparksBear Island Reel

Chasing SparksThe Napkin Tune

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