Bio
Flute J.A. Jayant is an internationally acclaimed Carnatic flutist, composer and educator. Born into a musical lineage, he trained under his grandfather, the late Flute T.S. Sankaran, a disciple of the legendary Flute Mali. A prodigious talent, he stunned audiences by performing complex Raagam Thanam Pallavi (RTP) compositions at just 7 years old.
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Renowned for his intricate techniques, Jayant excels in shruti control, tonal purity, and expressive phrasing. His ability to play seamlessly across multiple octaves, including the challenging lower registers on bass and double-bass flutes, sets him apart. As the first Carnatic flutist to introduce 106 cm Double Bass flutes, he continues to push musical boundaries.
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Jayant has performed at prestigious festivals worldwide, including the Madras Music Academy, Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival, Darbar Festival (UK), Sydney Music Festival, and Kennedy Center. With over 1,900 concerts across continents, he has collaborated with legends like Pt. Ashwani Shankar, Pt. Ronu Majumdar, John Sund, Chitravina Ravikiran, and Veena Sri Rajesh Vaidhya.
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His excellence has earned him the Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award, Best Instrumentalist Award (Madras Music Academy, seven times), Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S. Subbulakshmi Fellowship Award, and Shanmukha Shiromani Award. An ICCR-empanelled artist, he has performed for the President of India, Sangeet Natak Akademi, and the Indian Navy.
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Beyond live performances, Jayant engages a global audience through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Apple Music, and Spotify. With a strong digital footprint and unwavering dedication, he continues to inspire and shape the future of Carnatic flute music while carrying forward the rich legacy of his guru.
