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Kittel energetically explores his many musical influences, from traditional Scottish and Irish styles to jazz and classical music. He moves from original Celtic compositions to Irish-tinged jazz, newgrass and triple-fiddle harmonies, with startling improvisations and plenty of traditional Scottish and Irish tunes.

Jeremy grew up in Ann Arbor and Saline, Michigan, and started playing the violin at five, as did his older brother and younger sister. It was just one of many activities and sports the children were encouraged to try over the years, but Jeremy liked it almost from the start. Although his lessons focused on classical violin, his mother's love of folk music led Jeremy to begin learning fiddle tunes at 8. Her family is of Scottish descent, and by 12 Jeremy was competing nationally in Scottish Fiddling. He won the US National Scottish Fiddle Junior Championships in 1998 and 1999, and competed in the adult division at 16, winning the US National Scottish Fiddle Championship. During these years Jeremy was also learning traditional Irish fiddle styles, winning US regional competitions, and traveling to Ireland to study and compete in Irish fiddling. In 2000 he entered the jazz program at the University of Michigan, and graduated with highest honors at 20. Jeremy is now 21 and a graduate student at the Manhattan School of Music.