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Yaala Ballin

Born: September 15, 1983

Born in Israel, Yaala Ballin began her jazz career in high school after being selected to participate in master classes with Max Roach, James Moody and Benny Golson. Immersing herself in the artistry of Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughn and Dinah Washington, with their profound synthesis of soul and sophistication, she rapidly became an integral part of Israel's vibrant jazz community.

In New York, Yaala's widely attended performances have been enthusiastically welcomed by the city's jazz listenership. A critically acclaimed live recording at Birdland and a recent feature on WKCR's Jazz Alternatives continue to broaden her audiences.

Jelly Roll Morton, Bruce Forman & Doug Beavers

by Joe Dimino
August 29, 2021

We begin the 714th Episode of Neon Jazz with veteran jazz artist Doug Beavers. We also present a track from John Coltrane off his LP Crescent that inspired Doug journey into jazz. We also take a listen to a number artists releasing new music in 2021 including Yaala Ballin, Steve Feifke, Jihee Heo and Perry Smith. ...

Eyal Vilner Big Band: Introducing The Eyal Vilner Big Band

by Hrayr Attarian
June 7, 2012

Most contemporary big band music is either of the heavily arranged, progressive jazz variety or the light-swing, Glenn Miller orchestral type played mainly for the benefit of nostalgic dancers. It is therefore refreshing to hear an ensemble that embraces the exuberance of mid-20th Century large groups and simultaneously delivers a bop-ish and elaborate sound.

Eyal Vilner Big Band: Introducing The Eyal Vilner Big Band

by Edward Blanco
April 29, 2012

Tel Aviv, Israel-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader Eyal Vilner moved to New York City in 2007 to continue his studies at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. After touring Israel in the summer of 2008, he decided to establish a New York version of his all-star Israeli big band. Enlisting fourteen of the city's ...

On The Road

By Yaala Ballin

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2011
Track listing: Exactly Like You; Everytime We Say Goodbye; Three Little Words; Evil Gal Blues/Salty Papa Blues; Ask Me Now; I Cried For You; I Can't Give You Anything But Love; More Than You Know; I'm Gonna Lock My Heart; Long Gone Blues/Wise Woman Blues.

Yaala Ballin: On The Road

by Dan Bilawsky
July 31, 2011

Yaala Ballin's On The Road came into being as the young vocalist came off the road, completing an international tour with her working band. Ballin wisely chose to capitalize on the musical bonds and connections forged on the road, bringing the band into the studio to record a set that reflects the programming and flow of ...

Billy White: First Things First

by Dan Bilawsky
December 9, 2010

First Things First is as apt a name for a debut album as anybody could come up with. While this marks pianist Billy White's first leader date, he already has plenty of impressive musical experience under his belt: spending his college years earning a degree in ethnomusicology from UCLA; working with a jazz/hip-hop hybrid group Heezbus, ...

Enter the Smalls Records Five CD Giveaway Contest

April 10, 2009

All About Jazz members are invited to enter the Smalls Records FIVE CD giveaway contest starting today. We'll select FIVE winners at the conclusion of the contest on May 10th. Click here to enter the contest (Following Teddy Charles at AAJ automatically enters you in the contest.) Teddy Charles Dances With Bulls ...