Sagy Segal

Sagy Segal: Global Village

by Eyal Hareuveni
April 6, 2010

The debut release of the international, Amsterdam-based quartet, led by an Israeli pianist and composer Sagy Segal, attempts to re-frame the traditional jazz quartet in a global perspective by adding traditional, localized ingredients into its lyrical recipe. Elements such as Sephardic Jewish songs, Brazilian, Argentinean Tango, Celtic, Indian, and even Chinese musical traditions affect the depth of the compositions, creating the idea of a musical travelogue packed in a short and busy cross-countries tour without really experiencing the travel itself. ...