I’m a professional violinist with over 10 years in the music industry, classically trained and versatile across genres from classical to pop and soundtrack work. I’ve built a reputation for passionate performance, strong sight-reading, and collaborative spirit in solo, chamber, orchestral, and band settings. My career highlights span top-tier venues and media projects, including festival performances, film-scoring ensembles, live TV and award-show collaborations, and high-profile tours. I’m dedicated to delivering expressive, technically solid playing and bringing diverse musical ideas to life alongside artists and productions of all kinds.

Ja ylon Black

I’m a professional violinist with over 10 years in the music industry, classically trained and versatile across genres from classical to pop and soundtrack work. I’ve built a reputation for passionate performance, strong sight-reading, and collaborative spirit in solo, chamber, orchestral, and band settings. My career highlights span top-tier venues and media projects, including festival performances, film-scoring ensembles, live TV and award-show collaborations, and high-profile tours. I’m dedicated to delivering expressive, technically solid playing and bringing diverse musical ideas to life alongside artists and productions of all kinds.

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I’m a professional violinist with over 10 years in the music industry, classically trained and versatile across genres from classical to pop and soundtrack work. I’ve built a reputation for passionate performance, strong sight-reading, and collaborative spirit in solo, chamber, orchestral, and band settings.

My career highlights span top-tier venues and media projects, including festival performances, film-scoring ensembles, live TV and award-show collaborations, and high-profile tours. I’m dedicated to delivering expressive, technically solid playing and bringing diverse musical ideas to life alongside artists and productions of all kinds.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Violinist at Carnegie Hall Jazz Festival
January 1, 2011 - September 29, 2025
Performed as a violinist in the annual jazz festival, contributing to performances and collaborations with visiting artists.
Violinist at Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2017 - September 29, 2025
Performed as a violinist with Berklee’s contemporary orchestra, contributing to classical and contemporary programs.
Violinist at Berklee Film Scoring Orchestra
January 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025
Participated in film-scoring sessions and orchestral recording for student and faculty projects.
Violinist at Red Bull Symphonic – Metro Boomin
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Joined symphonic performances and collaborations during Red Bull events featuring Metro Boomin.
Violinist at Patti LaBelle Live at the Hollywood Bowl
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Performed as violinist for Patti LaBelle's Hollywood Bowl engagement.
Violinist at iHeartRadio Music Awards – Muni Long
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Violinist for live performances associated with iHeartRadio Music Awards featuring Muni Long.
Violinist at Beverly Hills Cop (Netflix Film)
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Contributed on-stage or screen performances for the Netflix film’s musical score.
Violinist at Coco Jones – Love Is War
January 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025
Performed as violinist in the score for Coco Jones' Love Is War project.
Violinist at Kelly Clarkson on Show: Coco Jones
January 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025
Live TV performance for Kelly Clarkson show featuring Coco Jones.
Violinist at Annie Tracy: Platoon Sessions
January 1, 2023 - September 29, 2025
Session performances for Platoon Sessions with Annie Tracy.
Violinist at Dr. Dre 2001 Tour / No Strings Attached
January 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025
Tour performances for Dr. Dre’s 2001 Tour and related live productions.
Violinist at Nike – Kyrie Irving Commercial
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025
Performed on Nike commercial featuring Kyrie Irving.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education at Berkeley College of Music, Massachusetts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts at Berklee College of Music, Massachusetts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

General/ Choral/ Instrumental Music K-12 Teaching Credential
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025
K-12 Teaching Credential (General/Choral/Instrumental Music)
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    uniE603 String Instrumental Sample
    string instrumental composed/arranged, mixed, and recorded by me instrumental
    uniE603 Doja Cat Scarlett Tour (US 2023) Show Intro
    Here is the Intro I made for Doja Cat’s US Scarlett tour in 2023. This is all live strings and fully arranged, recorded and mixed by myself. instrumental