Results for "Tel Aviv"

Amos Hoffman

Born: April 19, 1970

Tel Aviv based guitarist and oudist Amos Hoffman started playing guitar at the age of 6, and oud a few years later. He studied guitar privately, and attended the prestigious Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem. His search for new musical experiences led him first to Amsterdam, and then to New York City, where he played jazz with both established musicians like Dennis Charles, Evelyn Blakey and Juma Santos and up and coming talents like Jason Lindler, Omer Avital, Sam Newsome, Jay Collins, bassist Avishai Cohen, Jorge Rossi and Duane Eubanks. He also began a more formal study of Middle Eastern music with Lebanese oud and ney player, Bassam Saba.

Roy Assaf

Born: April 10, 1982

At the age of 23, after graduating from the Berklee College of Music, Israeli jazz pianist Roy Assaf moved to New York City to pursue his dream. Just a few months passed before he met legendary bassist and producer John Lee; soon Roy found himself touring around the world and playing the most prestigious festivals, clubs, and concert halls with the Dizzy Gillespie All Stars, a band that included James Moody, Jimmy Heath, Paquito D’Rivera, Roy Hargrove, Lewis Nash, Randy Brecker, Antonio Hart, and other jazz masters. Before long, Roy was getting calls from some of the world’s most influential contemporary jazz bands: Slide Hampton Sextet, The Mingus Big Band, Steve Turre’s bands, Roberta Gambarini Quartet, David Sanborn Group, Claudio Roditi Quartet, and many others. While completing his master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music, Roy established his reputation as one of the most sought-after young pianists in the New York jazz scene

Vinnie Venkov

Born: October 28, 1967

Vinnie Venkov was born in 1967 in Sofia,Bulgaria.He entered The bulgarian State Conservatory in 1989 and graduated in 1993,majoring in bass guitar. His second instrument is acoustic Bass (Contrabass).He began playing with different bands of different styles. His debut was 1994 with the group "Free Point" and called "The Brazilian Project". A year later he played with Orlando Sanches,a famous jazz musician from Cuba.This Project was dedicated to the music of John Coltrane. Three years later,he was invited to sign a contract to play in Swiss with another band for four months. In February 1997 Vinnie emigrated to Israel

Daniel Oz

Born: January 25, 1978

Studied philosophy at BGU, Be'er Sheva.

Ari Erev

Jazz pianist and composer Ari Erev performs regularly in Israel and in Europe in Piano Solo or Trio settings.

Music

The music of pianist and composer Ari Erev blends a deep classical touch, producing an intimate, delicate and emotional style inspired by pianists such as Bill Evans, Kenny Barron and Fred Hersch, with an energetic, latin-oriented and rhythmic drive, such as those found with pianists Michel Camilo and Michell Petrucciani, to produce a mature voice of his own.

Albums

In "Close to Home" (2021), pianist and composer Ari Erev melds highly-melodic Jazz, wrapped in rich harmony textures and Latin-inspired rhythms with soulful sound and sensitive playing. At its core, the ensemble is a piano trio, but Erev takes full advantage of the additional colours at his disposal, with the addition of New York-based flutist Hadar Noiberg, acclaimed percussionist Gilad Dobrecky & hotly tipped saxophonist Yuval Cohen. The music is strongly rooted in jazz but showcases Erev's long-time passion for world music and, in particular, Latin influences.

Ilia Perelstein

Pianist /composer/ based in Israel and active on a local jazz scene. Born in 1973 in Kazan (Russia). Began to play piano at the age of 7. In 1990 emigrated to Israel. In 1991-1994 studied at the Rubin Academy Of Music And Dance Jerusalim,under direction of Slava Ganelin and Boris Gammer . In 1995 played at "Festival Of Israel, Jazz Blues and Video Tapes" Tel - Aviv, Recorded several CD's with Robert Anchipolovsky, Jacov Meiman and Michael Blum trio. Currently works as pianist with different groups . Available for concerts, events and studio sessions. To Book Ilia Perelstein for a live performance, or studio sessions, please contact 972 054 4477604 or by email [email protected]

Robert Anchipolovsky

Born: October 15, 1974

Born 1974 in Kiev (Ukraine).In his music family father was also jazz saxophonist, and grandfather was professor of academy of music in Kiev. At around the age of nine Robert has begun to play the clarinet under direction of his father and grandfather. He started practicing the classic music of Mozart, Weber, Shpor, etc. In 1982 he has started to practice at music college in Kiev. In 1988 Robert has started to practice alto saxophone because he loved jazz music more, and of course, he loved the musice of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. He continued learn at academy of jazz music in Kiev. 1991 Immigrated to Israel he immediately joined the forefront of the Israeli Jazz scene. In 1992-1996 Studied in New York under direction of Mr.Phil Woods. 1996 back to Israel since then he has formed and lead several bands in the country. Since 2002 Robert Anchipolovsky working in popular international television Show " Seven Birds" He continues to participate in Jazz festivals all over the world and his career includes work with legendary musicians from the first line such as: Phil Woods, Valery Ponomarev, Randy Brecker, Brian Linch, Larry Willis, Curtis Fuller, Steve Turre, Mulgrew Miller, Jim Rotondy, Deborah Brown. Taking jazz on traditional main-stream, Anchipolovsky has established himself as a virtuoso instrumentalist, a brilliant performer and an artist passionately committed to his music. The intensive concert appearances were combined with musician's participation in big jazz contests

Alec Katz

Born: January 21

Alec Katz is a sought after pianist, arranger, producer and educator. Began playing professionally on local scene in Israel in the early 1990's. Worked with visiting artists such as Abraham Burton, Walter Blanding, Valery Ponomarev, Arnie Lawrence and others. In 1996-98 did his studies at The Royal Conservatory, The Hague Holland (Frans Elsen and Barry Harris). While in Europe, Alec has a played and recorded with a some of the best musicians there. Back in Israel performs on major festivals, clubs and concert halls with renowned Israeli musicians as well as with international artists such as: Slide Hampton, Donald Harrison, Eric Alexander, Stefon Harris, Nasheet Waits, Jeanne Bryson, Renee Lee, Dave Cliff, Jean Loup Longnon and others In 2000 has made a recording featuring legendary drummer Billy Hart. In 2003 in New York recorded with the vocalist Simona Arones featuring veteran Jazz/R&B keyboard artist Harry Whitaker Jr. In November 2004 performed with Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra with the works by Gershwin and Ellington. In the fall of 2009 has produced a tour for renowned bassist Chuck Israels that included master classes and performances with the Chuck Israels Trio. Alec has performed on a major stages in Israel - Eilat and Tel Aviv Jazz festivals, Jerusalem Theater, Einav Music Center, Gerard Bachar Center, Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center, Tel Aviv Museum, Haifa Cinemateque, Camelot, Shablul, Zappa and other clubs and venues around the country. He is also active as educator teaching privately and at Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.

Simona Arones

Born: May 29

Simona Arones, Jazz vocalist/composer, has an instrumental approach in her vocal interpretations. She is influenced by bebop as well as Brazilian music. Simona Arones is one of today’s most prominent vocalists living in Israel. She makes use of her voice as a musical instrument. Various influences mix together in her original and personal approach of singing and writing. Recorded and performed in Europe (1996-98) Recorded with Billy Hart (2001), Harry Whitaker (2004) Tel Aviv Jazz Festival (2002), Jazz Europa, series of jazz concerts and Jazz Festival at Givatayim Theater (2005-2007), Spring Festival at Heichal Rishon (2004, 2007) Lezion, Shablul Club, etc. for booking and info contact alto music productions: [email protected]

Take Five with Tal Klein

by AAJ Staff
January 31, 2020

Meet Tal Klein Israeli composer, pianist and organist Tal Klein started playing music when he was six years old. He was introduced to jazz at 14. He studied at the music department of the Katsanellson high school in Kfar Saba. During that time Klein was already playing gigs as a professional musician and at 17, placed ...