Gabriel Chakarji is a GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist, composer, and bandleader whose music fuses Afro-Venezuelan rhythms, jazz, and the energy of New York City’s diverse soundscape. With a distinct voice that bridges tradition and innovation, Gabriel presents deeply rhythmic, harmonically rich music that explores themes of migration, identity, and the transformative power of sound.   His original projects have been featured at major venues and festivals across the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Gabriel was awarded the prestigious Jazz Gallery Residency Commission and the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award. He participated in the Grammy-winning album “Fandango at the Wall in New York” with The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra.    In addition to his leader projects, Gabriel is an in-demand touring musician, performing with artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Ben Wendel, Jeremy Bosch, Dayna Stephens, and Ari Hoenig, among others. His versatility and deep musicality have made him a valued collaborator across genres and stages—from intimate jazz clubs to major international festivals.