Jade Quartet

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The Jade Quartet is an all-girl string quartet taking its name from the gemstone known for its beauty and wide ranging expressiveness. Recognized for their extraordinary ability to play in different genres of music, Jade regularly records for hip hop, house, rock and folk projects.



The four women, each conservatory trained at the highest level, came together with the shared desire to express themselves through innovative string music. Although Jade has been together for less than a year, the quartet(or sections of it) has already recorded for artists such as Ja Rule, Ashanti, Seven Aurelius, Phase 9, and Bobbie Eakes. One track, written by Paul McCartney and recorded for Bobbie Eakes, was commended by Paul McCartney on his personal website.



Jade has appeared throughout New York City at venues ranging from Merkin Hall to the Bitter End.



"Little Sunflower" - Written by Herbie Hancock, harmonies by Heyun Choi Fairbanks - NO ARRANGEMENT WE PLAY OFF THE CHART!!!!!!

"Closer" - Written by NIN, arranged for quartet by Efrat Shapira

"Laura B's Wedding March" - Written by Efrat Shapira

"Black Orpheus" - Written by Louis Bonfa, arranged for quartet by Efrat Shapira

"In A Sentimental Mood" - Written by Duke Ellington, arranged for quartet by Charisa Dowe

"First Day of Spring" - Written by David Baker



Jade Quartet will be heard on albums by the following artists coming out soon:

Ja Rule



Jade Quartet can also be heard on:

"Something Beautiful" & "No More Lonely Nights" - Bobbie Eakes"Indifferent", "Hero", & "She Wonders" - Elliot Lyman

"Hey Baby After The Club" - Ashanti

"Back to Sleep" - Phase 9



View the band members' websites: Efrat ShapiraQueen Rose*For anyone who is very cool and sends messages, thank you! Please don't be offended if it takes a while to read them. Busy, busy, busy!!*