Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory

Rajat Rai born & brought up in Darjeeling the queen of hills he started playing from his very early age he was highly influenced & inspired by his Father who is also a good Guitarist & Musician. In year 2002 he then came to Kathmandu thinking of pursuing his career in Music and then joined “Abhaya N the Steam Injuns” when he first came to Kathmandu and has performed in several places as House Band. Then later he joined the famous Jazz Band Cadenza the oldest and the famous Jazz Band in the town and has been doing their regular gigs at “The Jazz Upstairs”. They are well known not only amongst the local people but have been appreciated by many who come to visit the country. They have been performing in the Bars, Pubs & Restaurants for more than a decade and have enthralled the crowd through the years with their Music. Their work have been praised and enjoyed and have regular listeners at the Bars & Restaurant they perform in. He also performs with “April Rush” an acoustic band where he accompanies them in guitars and also back up Vocals. He has also done a part time teaching as a Music Teacher at British School & Triyog High School. He’s been regularly participating in the Jazzmandu held every year and have performed with several International Artists. He also teaches Guitars at the KJC (Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory).