Christian Howes

Christian Howes (born February 21, 1972) is an American violinist, teacher, and composer. He is an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music. He has worked with Les Paul, Robben Ford and Greg Osby. In 2011 the DownBeat magazine Critics' Poll ranked him the No. 1 Rising Star in violin. In August 2011, Howes founded the Creative Strings Academy, with the intention of promoting contemporary music appreciation and awareness.

Discography Confluence (Christian Howes, 1997) Ten Yard (Christian Howes, 1999) Jazz on Sale (Khaeon World Music, 2003) Heartfelt (Resonance, 2008) - with Roger Kellaway Out of the Blue (Resonance, 2010) - with Robben Ford, Bobby Floyd Southern Exposure (Resonance, 2012) - with Richard Galliano American Spirit (Resonance, 2015)