VIOLINIST. VIOLIST. ARRANGER. COMPOSER. PRODUCER.
Jonathan Dinklage is a multifaceted musician whose career spans three decades and includes contributions to over 100 records with notable artists such as Rush, Sting, David Bowie, Barbra Streisand, David Byrne, James Taylor, Lady Gaga, Barry Manilow, Lizzo, Lou Reed, A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera, George Michael, Evanescence, Daniel Caesar, Ingrid Michaelson, and many more. He has performed live with artists including Rush, Sting, Dream Theater, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Eagles, Tony Bennett, Sturgill Simpson, Harry Connick Jr., A Great Big World, and The Who.
Jonathan toured with Barbra Streisand, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, and Rush as part of the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble, and later returned as a featured soloist on the R40 tour, performing the iconic violin solo on “Losing It.” More recently, Jonathan performed the iconic violin solo for the live debut of "The Best of Times" with Dream Theater at Radio City Music Hall. Jonathan's playing has been featured prominently in film and television, with credits including Lil0 & Stitch (2025), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , Beasts of The Southern Wild, Station Eleven, Luca, Superman & Lois, and Saturday Night Live. Jonathan has made notable television appearances on Good Morning America, The Grammys, Boardwalk Empire, The Tonight Show, Ellen, The Late Show, and more. Jonathan's orchestrations can be heard on the feature film Better Man, directed by Michael Gracey.
Jonathan is the concertmaster of Hamilton on Broadway. He resides in Harlem, NY with his wife, Kailee Graham, and their two incredible daughters.
Jonathan toured with Barbra Streisand, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, and Rush as part of the Clockwork Angels String Ensemble, and later returned as a featured soloist on the R40 tour, performing the iconic violin solo on “Losing It.” More recently, Jonathan performed the iconic violin solo for the live debut of "The Best of Times" with Dream Theater at Radio City Music Hall. Jonathan's playing has been featured prominently in film and television, with credits including Lil0 & Stitch (2025), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , Beasts of The Southern Wild, Station Eleven, Luca, Superman & Lois, and Saturday Night Live. Jonathan has made notable television appearances on Good Morning America, The Grammys, Boardwalk Empire, The Tonight Show, Ellen, The Late Show, and more. Jonathan's orchestrations can be heard on the feature film Better Man, directed by Michael Gracey.
Jonathan is the concertmaster of Hamilton on Broadway. He resides in Harlem, NY with his wife, Kailee Graham, and their two incredible daughters.
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Jonathan is the concertmaster of HAMILTON on Broadway. He has been a part of the show since the very beginning.
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Jonathan Dinklage performed violin and viola on the premiere episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, with a score by composer and longtime friend Dan Romer, whom Jonathan has worked with extensively.
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Jonathan Dinklage and Ed Toth performed “Pieces of Eight,” written by Neil Peart and arranged by Jonathan Dinklage and Ed Toth. This video was filmed during sound check at BUBBA BASH 2026 at the Keswick Theatre.
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Jonathan Dinklage working in the studio with longtime friend, Grammy Award Winning singer/songwriter, Ian Axel.
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Jonathan Dinklage performing on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, with Grammy Award winner Miguel.
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Isabelle by Whitney Whitney. Produced by RISC. String arrangement by Jonathan Dinklage. Violin/Viola Jonathan Dinklage.
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Jonathan Dinklage performing with Miguel at Amazon Music's City Sessions. City Sessions is Amazon Music’s premier livestream concert series, filmed at the new Intel Experience pop-up store.
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Jonathan Dinklage is featured as part of the string section on Daniel Caesar’s latest album, Son of Spergy.
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"Sign on The Times" by Daniel Caesar featuring Jonathan Dinklage (viola).
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"The Constant" performed by Josh Groban featuring Jonathan Dinklage on violin/viola. Written by Pasek and Paul. Produced by Dan Romer
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"The Ballet of the Storm" features Jonathan Dinklage. Jonathan wrote and performed all of the string arrangements on the album. Produced by Bob Madsen.
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"Haunted and Hunted" features Michael Sadler of Saga and Jonathan Dinklage. Jonathan wrote and performed all of the string arrangements on the album. Produced by Bob Madsen.
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"If The Rain Doesn't Stop We Can Stay Forever" by Whitney Whitney. String arrangement by Jonathan Dinklage. Violin/Viola Jonathan Dinklage. Song Credits: Justin Lucas Scott, Ricky Manning, Whitney Woerz
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