Eldad Tarmu

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Vibraphonist, educator and composer of jazz, world, and classical music

Internationally acclaimed vibraphonist, composer, and educator Eldad Tarmu brings a dynamic, sophisticated sound to stages worldwide. Having toured in over 25 countries and collaborated with legendary artists like Freddie Hubbard, Frank Morgan, and Ernie Watts, Tarmu delivers high-energy performances spanning hard-grooving jazz-funk, intimate chamber jazz, and reimagined bebop classics. Alongside his touring ensembles, Eldad Tarmu is available for university masterclasses, festival clinics, and student workshops.

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My Jazz Story

I love jazz because it's the only thing that makes sense to me. I was first exposed to jazz through Frank Morgan, who was a friend of my parents. One of my most cherished memories is playing with Freddie Hubbard in Hollywood, at Three Clubs. One of the best shows I ever attended was Milt Jackson's at Catalina's in Hollywood. The first jazz record I bought was Milestones.

My House Concert Story

In 2009 we found an amazing house concert venue near Princeton, New Jersey. We had a saxophonist guest visiting from Romania at that time, Lucian Nagy. The host, Rob, booked my trio with Lucian and a local bass player. It was one of the most pleasant events we had shortly after moving to the New York area.