JAY PARTE

ABOUT

Jay Parte, a distinguished concert pianist from Mumbai, hails from a lineage rich in musical heritage. He is the grandson of the late Jaikumar Parte- a prolific arranger and composer in the Indian film music industry during the 60s and 70s. Jay is also the grand-nephew of the celebrated singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, Mrs. Suman Kalyanpur.

Surrounded by music from an early age, Jay’s parents nurtured his love for both classical Indian and Bollywood music. His fascination with these genres became evident when he started learning the piano at the age of three and composed his first melody at five.

Jay’s musical journey is marked by numerous accolades, including being a winner in the All India Con Brio Solo Piano Competition in 2014. As both a concert and collaborative pianist, he has performed at prestigious venues across India, the UK, and France. In 2016, Jay made history as one of the first Indian nationals to receive a scholarship from the British Council, which enabled him to pursue a Master's degree in Piano Performance at the esteemed Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London.

A Tribute to Indian Cinema's Greatest Hits on Piano

PIANO INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT BY JAY PARTE

A One-Of-A-Kind Concert where Jay Parte performs his exquisite piano renditions of timeless masterpieces from Indian Cinema. This soulful instrumental concert features Jay on the grand piano, accompanied by the finest live musicians from the Indian music industry. Together, they will guide the audience on a captivating musical journey, celebrating the most memorable musical gems of Indian cinema.

Jay's vision is to create an unparalleled instrumental concert experience, seamlessly blending popular Indian and Western musical styles. He aims to present a unique fusion of cherished classic hits from our film industry, offering his mesmerizing take on these beloved melodies. Prepare to be spellbound and leave with an indelible mark on your heart and soul.

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PRESS FEATURE

NOSTALGIC BOLLYWOOD HITS ON THE PIANO

"Jay Parte, is an accomplished pianist and winner of Con Brio 2014. Jay showed an early interest in Western Classical music, thanks to his first piano teacher, and went on to achieve great heights in piano playing. However, he grew up immersed in Indian classical music through his mother, who is a classical singer, and Bollywood music through his father. He is the grandson of Mr. Jaikumar Parte, a prolific arranger of Bollywood songs that we still listen to and love today. Jay endeavours to carry on his grandfather’s legacy and perform in tribute to all the musicians who created magic in the golden days of Bollywood.

Alongside his father Tushar Parte and percussionists, Nitin Shankar in Mumbai and Shantanu Kher in Pune, Jay performed Nostalgic Bollywood Hits for Indian audiences on the Steinway Grand Piano. Some of the hits are sure to spark memories of the golden era of movies and the musicians who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. They include songs like Pal Pal Dil ke Paas, Chandan Sa Badan, Yeh Mera Dil Pyaar ka Deewana, and many more.

Jay’s mission is to demonstrate that the piano, typically associated with Western music, can also harmoniously showcase Bollywood music. Although it has an image leaning towards Western music, the Grand Piano is featured in multiple Bollywood movies, and Jay has leveraged his expertise in score writing to bring these Bollywood classics to life."

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"Best arrangement I've ever seen, really soulful ❤️"

By @4r1j1t via Youtube

"Such a treat to listen to! Wonderful rendering."

By @@reshmynair658 via Youtube

"Brilliant performance, very intense, and energetic."

By @thevintagetone1195 via Youtube

"Magical fingers sweep across the piano keys swiftly as his Grandpa’s composition emerges smoothly…. Playing the sweet melody rendering the nuances only experts can tell. He will make it irresistible for millions of fans to play it billions of times over and over again…"

By @mandolinjournal via Youtube

"Hi Jay I loved your Bollywood piano cover. The music performance sounded other-worldly and I enjoyed listening to you play."

By @MarcFilmer via Youtube