Jazz Articles about Anat Fort

Anat Fort: A Long Story

by John Kelman
March 3, 2007

There are those who dream of the perfect group, but it's rare for an artist to get it so right the first time. A Long Story isn't exactly Anat Fort's first record (which was her self-released 1999 album Peel), but it's the Israeli expat's first to reach an international audience. Most people will find it their first exposure to this talented pianist, and it's notable for a number of reasons.

It marks the return to ECM of two intrepid players ...

Anat Fort: A Long Story

by AAJ Italy Staff
January 24, 2007

Ci si commuove alle prime note di A Long Story. Per la bellezza del suono, per la tenerezza delle melodie, per la delicatezza del tocco, per la discrezione e la profondità spirituale della musica. Si presenta così Anat Fort, giovane pianista uscita da quella fucina di talenti che si sta rivelando, da qualche anno a questa parte, la terra di Israele. Ci si commuove perché la musica di Anat Fort tocca le corde più profonde e sensibili dell’ascoltatore, evitando intelligentemente ...

Anat Fort: Make It Happen

by AAJ Staff
February 4, 2005

By Anat Fort Confusing place, New York City. I may be planning on an early night (you know, going to bed around 12-1 am) when I get an email from a burning group that's playing somewhere. Soon enough, my phone rings and it's a friend, going to see this “really amazing band, you got to come check them out while their shows are still $10". And, as if that is not enough, I will just be browsing ...