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Ely Perlman
Based in New York City, Ely is emerging as one of the scene’s most exciting new voices. Known for his genre-blending versatility, he connects his all-around guitar, production and composition skills.
Originally from Tel Aviv, Ely is a member of “Ursa Major” - eight-time Grammy Award-winner Christian McBride’s newest quintet. Ely has collaborated with a wide range of acclaimed artists, including Shai Maestro, Braxton Cook, Noah Preminger, Amir Bresler and Larry Klein.
He will soon release his self-produced debut album. Always searching for deeply personal sounds, Ely’s music draws from an eclectic mix of jazz, indie-folk, and electronic influences.
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Introducing Guitarist Ely Perlman
by Sanford Josephson
After graduating from Israel's Thelma Yellin High School for the Performing Arts about four years ago, guitarist Ely Perlman came to the United States to attend Boston's Berklee College of Music. The summer before school started, he went to the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy, a music education program in Aspen, CO, directed by bassist Christian McBride. “It was June 2021," the 26-year-old Perlman recalled, “during the last period of Covid. Christian was just forming his band, Ursa Major. ...
Continue Reading“Perlman’s composition swims in the seas of contemporary jazz meets ambient. A minimalist approach, opened up with processed electric guitar, which favors texture and mood over extended virtuoso spotlighting.”
HUMP DAY NEWS
“Guitarist Ely Perlman.. showed off incredible solo skills that reminded listeners of the gold standard musicianship of legendary jazz and jazz fusion guitarist Pat Metheny.”
UTAH JAZZ REVIEW
