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Yaacov Mayman

Yaacov Yon Mayman, a Grammy nominated saxophone player, composer and artistic director has been indulging audience nationally and internationally in his fascinating performances with powerful, warm sound, dazzling virtuosity, daring interaction and outstanding musicality. Yaacov has over 30 years of experience in music industry, especially Jazz. Yaacov has performed and/or recorded with such Jazz greats as Latin-Jazz Bobby Sanabria “Multiverse Afro Latin Big Band”, saxophonist - Benny Golson, Joe Lovano, Bill Evans, drums - Al Foster, Dave Weckl, Lenny White, trumpeters – Randy Brecker, Alex Sipiagin, Valery Ponamarev, Joey Morant, Gunhild Carling, guitarist – Mike Stern, bass – Rufus Red, Avishai Cohen, Leonid Ptashka, Valerie Ponamarev and many more.

Yaacov has performed in the most prestigious venues and festivals such as Carnegie Hall, Birdland Jazz Club, Dizzy Club Coca Cola, Red Sea Jazz Festival, Super Jazz Ashdod Festival, NY Latin Jazz Festival, “Made in NY Jazz Festival” and many more.

Yaacov Yon Mayman is an artistic director of the first and most prestigious online Jazz competition in the world called “Made in NY Jazz Competition”. In addition, Yaacov has carried out the project called “Made in New York Jazz Festival” as an artistic director and showed a phenomenal success with the ability to carry out numerous successful Jazz competitions in New York with musicians across the world.

Yaacov Yon Mayman is a president of the Community Concert Network, Inc., not-for-profit organization, and has facilitated numerous musical Jazz programs, high quality cultural events and concerts for low income and fixed income population and provided affordable access to concert halls in Metropolitan area, New York. Community Concert Network, Inc. has gone directly into the local community and neighborhood centers to facilitate an extraordinary professional cultural events in collaboration with famous Jazz musicians.

Finally, Yaacov has composed and recorded a Jazz album “Watercolors” with his Jazz compositions which were also performed with famous Jazz musicians such as Lenny White, Randy Brecker, Valery Ponamarev and many others in prestige venue.


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Sholom Secunda: A 130th Anniversary Spectacular At Merkin Hall On September 14, 2024

Sholom Secunda: A 130th Anniversary Spectacular At Merkin Hall On September 14, 2024

Source: Yaacov Mayman

From Shtetl to Spotlight: The Immigrant’s Song Saturday | September 14, 2024 at 8pm MERKIN HALL Kaufman Music Center Sholom Secunda: A Visionary of Yiddish Theatre and Broadway His life’s journey from immigrant to influential composer embodies the American dream, while his music remains a timeless testament to the power of cultural cross-pollination. From Shtetl to Spotlight: The Immigrant’s Song One night only! Experience the vibrant journey of Jewish-American musical genius. A dazzling celebration of cultural heritage, from ...

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Interview

Yaacov Mayman Debuts New Song With All-Star Band At Made In NY Jazz Festival, Montenegro

Yaacov Mayman Debuts New Song With All-Star Band At Made In NY Jazz Festival, Montenegro

Source: Yaacov Mayman

Grammy-Nominated saxophonist Yaacov Mayman talks about the debut of his composition “Tik Tok" at the Made in NY Jazz Festival, Montenegro. Q: Yaacov, congratulations on performing at Montenegro's Made in NY Jazz Festival. How was the experience performing at the Submarine Muzeon in Tivat? Yaacov Mayman: Thank you! Performing at the Submarine Muzeon in Tivat was an unforgettable milestone. The unique setting and the venue's rich history made it a truly magical experience. The audience was incredible, and the atmosphere ...

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Yaacov Mayman Borislav Strulev New Chamber Jazz at Iridium Friday, February 26th

Yaacov Mayman Borislav Strulev New Chamber Jazz at Iridium Friday, February 26th

Source: Michael Ricci

Borislav Strulev -"He plays as if he were to the cello born. His sound, phrasing, coloring and technique already place him in position to follow the Russian tradition of cello playing. Watch this young man, and more importantly, listen to him." Byron Janis Yaacov Mayman, saxophone player, has been contributing his unique musical voice to the vibrant New York, Russia and Israel Jazz scene, equally earning high praise, as from his peers and musical critics, as from his multi-faceted audience. ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Watercolors

Self Produced
2008

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