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Ziv Taubenfeld

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Ziv Taubenfeld is a bass clarinet player, composer, improviser, based in Lisbon. Born in northern Israel, studied and established himself as a working creative musician in The Netherlands, recently relocated to Portugal. Movement is at the core of Taubenfeld's universal vision. His projects include compositions for large and small ensembles, solo work, music for film and various improvised settings. Freedom, discipline and inspiration are essential elements in Taubenfeld's activities. His works were performed at many venues and festivals across Europe, including North Sea Jazz Festival (NL), Saalfelden (A), Visual Sound (DE), Bimhuis (NL), Porgy & Bess (A) and Jazzdor (FR) among others. ”we can listen to the music of bass clarinetist Ziv Taubenfeld for a glimpse of the paths Dolphy may have continued to explore” - Mark Corroto, All About Jazz Recent collaborations include Han Bennink, Dudù Kouate, Steve Swell, Ab Baars, Hamid Drake, Michael Moore, Ada Rave, Wilbert de Joode, Kresten Osgood, Frank Gratkowski, Michael Formanek, Christian Kühn, Olie Brice, Jeff Williams, Sofia Salvo, John Dikeman, Luis Lopes, Helena Espvall, Tobias Delius, Michael Vatcher, Carlos “Zingaro”, Joost Buis, George Hadow, Luis Vicente, Nicolas Chientaroli, Marta Warelis, Yung-Tuan Ku, Rozemarie Heggen, Shay Hazan, Esat Ekincioglu, Omer Govreen and Onno Govaert among others.

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