Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet, featuring Ilmar Gavilán, Melissa White, Jaime Amador, and Felix Umansky, has earned acclaim for its dynamic performances and fresh approach to classical music. Grammy-winning virtuoso Ted Nash of the Jazz at Lincoln Center has been quoted saying, "Harlem Quartet is one of the greatest string quartets I have ever heard. They can play anything."

The ensemble has been featured on television spots such as the Today Show and performed for first lady Michelle Obama at the White House. They are most well-known for their innovative programming, through their own work and collaborations, which mixes classical repertoire with jazz, Latin and contemporary works by underrepresented composers, championing diversity in music. Equally dedicated to education, Harlem Quartet engages communities through residencies and outreach programs - their commitment recognized through grants like the Cultural Connections Artist-InResidence and Guarneri String Quartet grant. They have also served as quartet-in-residence at the Royal College of Music in London. 

In collaboration with renowned artists like pianists Michael Brown and Awadagin Pratt, clarinetists Paquito D’Rivera and Anthony McGill, and jazz legends Stanley Clarke and John Patitucci, the quartet continues to push musical boundaries. Harlem Quartet's ongoing partnership with Imani Winds has resulted in acclaimed performances and a 2023 GRAMMY Award for their recording Passion for BACH & COLTRANE. 

Highlights of Harlem Quartet's 2024-2025 season include appearances at Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Broad Stage, Art Power in San Diego, Gaillard Center, the Mary-Anne Rennolds Series as well as residencies at Interlochen Center for the Arts and Queens University.

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