About
Aruṇ Lūthrā
Aruṇ Lūthrā has been one of the premiere saxophonists and composers on New York’s jazz scene for well over a decade. As an exponent of the South Indian vocal percussion discipline of konnakol, he is one of the rare jazz musicians who has made this art form an integral part of his performances — creating a vibrant new sound that bridges post-bop jazz and Indian classical music.
He has shared the stage with Billy Harper, Kenny Garrett, Mike Stern, The Temptations, Frankie Valli, and many more, performing across the US, Japan, the UK, Europe, Australia, and South America.
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Quotes for Aruṇ
“The creative sky is the limit when fusing traditions that inspire a new way of feeling things. Aruṇ Lūthrā is that inspiration. ”
–Jonathan Gramling The Capital City Hues
“...impressive soprano saxophone….”
–Bill BeuttlerThe Boston Globe
“Lūthrā can certainly play, ...his saxophone solos are full of tasty note choices and winding lines in a bebop style.”
–Chris MaciasThe Sacramento Bee
“Brilliant writing is matched by the performances."
–Mike GatesU.K. Vibe
“...top class performer...”, “interesting repertoire of various musical fusions"
–Laurie BurnetteJazz London
“Lūthrā’s music is an extension and a manifestation of who he is and where he comes from…."
–Rob ThomasThe Cap Times
“Listen to composer, saxophonist and konnakol artist Aruṇ Lūthrā and you will hear the
solos and rhythmic drive of jazz, grounded in the music of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and other masters. You also will hear his percussive vocalizations from the southern Indian (Carnatic) music tradition of konnakol.”
–Cliff BellamyDurham Herald-Sun