Flute J.A.Jayant

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. Jayant is recognized as the torch bearer of the Flute Mali style of Carnatic flute playing. 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 Theatre de la Ville - Paris, FEZ Festival - Morocco, Les Orientales d'anjou festival, Sodra Teatern - Sweden, The Darbar festival - UK, Milapfest - UK, Sydney Music Festival, World Sacred Spirit Festival, DUCTAC and QE2 in Dubai, Kennedy Center - Washington DC, SIRI FORT- New Delhi, Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival, Reitberg Museum- Zurich, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, The Madras Music Academy, Shanmukhananda hall, Sangeet Natak Akademi, ICCR to name a few. He has performed in the USA, Canada, Sri Lanka, Singapore, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Re-Union Islands, Netherlands, Norway, Mauritius, Australia, UK, Scotland, Dubai, Portugal, Kuwait, Indonesia, New Zealand, to name a few.. He has collaborated with renowned artists across genres, including Cristal Baschet artist Loup Barrow, Guitar virtuoso John Sund, and legendary flutist Pt. Ronu Majumdar. His jugalbandis with Shehnai maestro Pt. Ashwani Shankar, Chitravina Ravikiran, and Veena Sri Rajesh Vaidhya have further showcased his versatility.
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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.