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Rachel Caswell
Sara Caswell

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✨GRAMMY® Nominee (Best Improvised Jazz Solo)
🍎NYC-based
📝on faculty at Berklee College of Music / NYU / Manhattan School of Music / The New School

This one hurts deep… @genebertoncini & I first met

This one hurts deep… @genebertoncini & I first met on a Skitch Henderson recording session at Nola Studios in Manhattan back in January of 2000. Though we sensed there was a musical connection, we’d have to wait until November of that year to learn how profound it was via a duo rendition of “Last Night When We Were Young” on the stage of Carnegie Hall. Over the course of the next 26 years, Gene & I would play many more concerts together, rehearse & jam for hours, & dine at some of NYC’s best Italian restaurants. Gene’s devotion to music, the guitar, his family, & his friends & neighbors was palpable - he treated everyone (including complete strangers) with kindness, respect, & warmth. His smile could melt the coldest heart & brighten the darkest room. His friendship has indelibly impacted my life, for which I’m eternally grateful. Love to the moon & back, Geno 💕 rest in peace

The happiest of birthdays to my brilliant, kind, h

The happiest of birthdays to my brilliant, kind, hilarious, and beautiful sister. Love you to pieces, Waycho Baycho!! 🎉 @rachelcaswellvox #sisterlove❤️ 📷: @savannahlaurenphoto

2nd half marathon of 2026 ✅ @nycruns Brooklyn Ice

2nd half marathon of 2026 ✅ @nycruns Brooklyn Ice Cream Social. Considering I haven’t gone for a run since my last half in May, the race went pretty well! 😆Thanks to the all incredible staff, volunteers, & Brooklynites for keeping us runners hydrated & motivated 🙏🏼 💕 🏃‍♀️

8 days ago, I married my best friend & love of my

So excited to be teaching at @jazz_port_townsend f

So excited to be teaching at @jazz_port_townsend for the 1st time this week - great music & fun times to be had, guaranteed! #jazzimprov #jazzstrings @centrumfoundation

Honored to be included in the 2026 @downbeat_mag C

Honored to be included in the 2026 @downbeat_mag Critics Poll! Thanks so much to the voters for their support & congrats to all the incredible violinists on this year’s list! #jazzviolin #jazzstrings

Recent musical reunions: • w/ JD @justinthemusicia

Recent musical reunions:
• w/ JD @justinthemusician & @tedrosenthal following a duo concert Ted & I gave at @bu_tanglewood - two mentors I met when earning my MM at @msm.nyc & to whom I owe so much 🙏🏼

• w/ @evanpricemusic , @fiddle_school , & @gregrubymusic on our final day teaching at @swannanoagathering - love this crew 🫶🏼

• w/ @joycehammann , @jodyredhageferber , & @violawithkayla following @riverviewjazzjc ‘s Sunday in the Park - dear friends & string rock stars 💫

A thrill beyond measure premiering the music from

A thrill beyond measure premiering the music from @chrispotterjazz ‘s latest album “Alive with Ghosts Today” at the @discoverjazzfestival in Burlington (VT) w/ these incredible musicians: Chris / @jlage /
@james_genus / @natesmithdrums / @marshallgilkesmusic / @ranemoore. Thanks to @thejasonmoran & the DJF for having us, the fans for their enthusiasm & support, & Chris for inviting me to be part of this special project & performance 🙏🏼 #livemusic

TONIGHT! Thrilled & honored to be part of this pre

TONIGHT! Thrilled & honored to be part of this premiere performance of Chris’ latest album “Alive with Ghosts Today” at the @discoverjazzfestival in Burlington (VT):

@chrispotterjazz
@jlage
@james_genus
@natesmithdrums
@marshallgilkesmusic
@saracaswellvln
@ranemoore

7pm tonight at the @flynncenter - come join us if you happen to be in the neighborhood!

TONIGHT at @birdlandjazz ! I am beyond excited to

TONIGHT at @birdlandjazz ! I am beyond excited to be sharing the stage with the @gilevansproject performing the suite “Sketches of Spain” from Miles Davis’ iconic 1960 album as featured soloist.

“Sketches” has long been my favorite of the Gil Evans/Miles Davis collaborations, so to have the opportunity to play the entire album w/ this amazing band in this historical space during Miles’ centennial year is a honor & dream come true - thanks so much to Ryan Truesdell for the invitation 🙏🏼

Happy unofficial start to summer 2026!! ☀️ Looking

Happy unofficial start to summer 2026!! ☀️ Looking forward to kicking it off with a month of performances alongside these amazing musicians at some of my favorite spaces: @coylechrissy / @mattdavisguitar / @threesbrewing / @gilevansproject / @birdlandjazz / #daveschroeder / @richshemaria / @mikemainieri / @nyujazzstudies / @jaananarsipurmusic / @chelseatableandstage / @jodyredhageferber / @ecotonesconcerts / @madsqparknyc / @chrispotterjazz / @discoverjazzfestival / @ike.sturm / @jesselewismusic / @michaelwdavis / @jazzfc2020 / @shilanthropist / @davidscottjazz / @eric_byers / @hermitwoodswinery / @oncinmhd / @pressroomnh / @berkleecollege / @berkleestringdepartment / @frankvignolaguitar / @swannanoagathering

New music to share! Part 3 of 3: Alexis Cuadrado

New music to share! Part 3 of 3:

Alexis Cuadrado’s new album “Silent Film Scores Vol.1” is now available via #PlazaRojaRecords 💿 & features the following musicians:

@alexiscuadrado - bass & compositions
@marthakatomusic - piano
yours truly - violin
@samsadigursky - woodwinds
Jay Rodriguez - woodwinds
@_chloerowlands_ - trumpet & flugelhorn
@ryankeberle - trombone
@david_soler_oficial - guitar & pedal steel
@okazakistudio - guitar
@yuhansuyuhan - vibes
@rodrigo.recabarren - drums
@shirazetteshebeatstinnin - drums

In Alexis’ words: “11 tracks with 3 scores for early 20th century silent films, all of which deal with intense social justice issues that don’t seem to ever go away.”

Martha, Alexis & I recorded the music to accompany “The Consequences of Feminism,” a 1906 French silent comedy film directed by Alice Guy about a society where the roles of men & women have been inverted.

An honor & joy being part of this awesome project. Grateful to Alexis for his invitation🙏🏼

Brooklyn Half Marathon 2026 @nyrr ✅ My 1st organiz

Brooklyn Half Marathon 2026 @nyrr ✅ My 1st organized run & 13.1 miler since 2022. Amazing weather, great crowds, my awesome mom & sister @rachelcaswellvox cheering me on from Bloomington IN, & my sweet fiancé @michaelwdavis meeting up w/ me along the route & waiting at the finish line to give me the biggest & best celebratory hug - doesn’t get much better than that 🙏🏼🏃‍♀️💕 #brooklynhalfmarathon

New music to share! Part 2 of 3: @jodyredhagefer

New music to share! Part 2 of 3:

@jodyredhageferber ‘s new album “Air Songs”
ftr Jody, @camilamezamusic , & your truly is now available via @scarlettreerecords 💿

In Jody’s words: “With this project, I wanted to craft a very focussed small ensemble album—exploring a balance of classical chamber music & jazz improvisation—& to explore how varied of a sound palette an intimate group of just four collaborators could create. Phenomenally talented collaborators Sara Caswell, Camila Meza, & @rgrboccato helped me find the sounds of these compositions & arrangements by @alanferber , Marc Copland, @chrischeekmusic , @caetanoveloso , & myself—balancing the chamber & jazz realms with deeply reactive ears, soaring sense of phrasing, & deep groove. I believe we’ve been able to infuse these works with an energetic beauty—making them repeatedly fun to perform live with continued exploration.”

Collaborating with these brilliant musicians & dear souls has been a joy beyond measure. Grateful to Jody for her invitation to be part of this project 🙏🏼

New music to share! Part 1 of 3: @chrispotterjazz

New music to share! Part 1 of 3:
@chrispotterjazz ’s “Alive with Ghosts Today” ftr Chris , @bill.frisell , @ranemoore , @zekkereyaa , @boombishop , @natesmithdrums , & your truly is out NOW on @editionrecords 💿

In Chris’ words: “I wrote this album around the story of John Brown - an abolitionist in the mid-1800s & an almost mythical American figure, whose audacious takeover of the armory at Harper’s Ferry (VA) was one of the immediate factors that tipped the country into Civil War. It’s a story that holds the complexity & tragedy of America in one moment, & it felt important to engage with it now.”

Rehearsing/recording Chris’ brilliant compositions w/ this stellar crew was a powerful & profound experience for me - grateful to Chris for his invitation to be part of this project 🙏🏼

Wrapping up the 2025-26 academic year! To mark the

Wrapping up the 2025-26 academic year! To mark the occasion, here is my @berkleecollege Jazz Strings Lab performing their transcription of Miles Davis’ solo over “Straight No Chaser”. To them & all my students at @msm.nyc & @nyujazzstudies : CONGRATS! 🎉 It’s both a joy & privilege working with you & witnessing your growth, discoveries, achievements & creative ventures. And to my fellow faculty: your artistry, guidance, & wisdom are forever inspiring 🙏🏼. See y’all in September! @berkleestringdepartment #jazzstrings #jazzviolin #milesdavis #transcription

Time flies when you’re having fun! Celebrating 10

Time flies when you’re having fun! Celebrating 10 years of teaching at @berkleecollege - grateful to the faculty, students, staff & friends who’ve made it so amazing. Looking forward the next decade! 🎻 @berkleestringdepartment

What a thrill performing with my amazing @ghosttra

What a thrill performing with my amazing @ghosttrainorchestra bandmates at this year’s @bigearsfestival - a big thank you to our fearless leader @bwcarpenter for all he has done to make the celebration of Moondog’s music a reality 🙏🏼This being my first time attending Big Ears, I now know why so many friends have flagged it as their favorite festival. An incredible artist line-up, beautiful performance spaces, enthusiastic audiences - an annual must-experience for musicians & music fans alike. Can’t wait for Big Ears 2027! #supportlivemusic

So excited to be performing at this year’s @bigear

So excited to be performing at this year’s @bigearsfestival w/ @ghosttrainorchestra - we’ll be presenting 2 sets (12 & 1:30pm) of music by Moondog w/ special guests @davidbyrneofficial , @joanaspolicewoman , @karenmantler , & @samamidon . See you down in Knoxville!!

@bwcarpenter / @curtishasselbring / @balestra1928 / @dennislichtman / @mattbauder / @sarabassoon / Ron Caswell / @saracaswellvln / @katiekresek / @bethanybeach18 / @waterman64 / @brandonseabr00k / @lightcapchris / @robgarciamusic / @david.cossin.52

Back in Brooklyn following an inspiring weekend wi

Back in Brooklyn following an inspiring weekend with the @gustavusadolphuscollege Jazz Ensemble in St Peter (MN). This group is truly something special: 27 young musicians united by their commitment to their artistic endeavors, each other, & the music they’ve been entrusted to perform - no egos, no attitudes, no slacking. A culture & environment nurtured by their brilliant ensemble director @dave_stamps , this is a residency I will long remember with gratitude. Thanks to all the folk at GAC & @croonersmn who had a part in making this weekend of performances possible & to the St Peter & Twin Cities communities for their enthusiastic support of live music 🙏🏼

© 2026 Sara Caswell
Photos by Emma Mead & Luke Marantz & Shervin Lainez
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