Researched musician profile
About Kavyesh Kaviraj
Kaviraj’s official biography identifies him as a composer, arranger, and pianist living and working in Minnesota. It traces his childhood in Oman, early study of Carnatic and Hindustani music, later training in India, and a 2016 move to the Twin Cities.[1]
The biography documents jazz and contemporary-music study at Columbia College Chicago and Berklee’s Global Jazz Institute. It also places education within his Minnesota practice through faculty and visiting-instructor work at the University of St. Thomas, Carleton College, and Walker West Music Academy.[1]
Fables, released by Shifting Paradigm Records in 2024, is Kaviraj’s debut original album. The label credits him on piano and keyboards with a Minnesota ensemble, while his official music page adds artist-selected performance videos and a direct listening path to the record.[3][2]
Fables
The 2024 debut album presents eight Kaviraj pieces with a Twin Cities ensemble and invited vocal and instrumental guests.[3]
Twin Cities base
His artist biography dates the move to 2016 and documents sustained performance, collaboration, and teaching in Minnesota.[1]
Multiple musical lineages
Kaviraj’s biography connects Indian classical foundations, jazz study, and work across gospel, R&B, funk, and hip-hop settings.[1]