Israeli Jazz

Israeli jazz is a vibrant and diverse music genre that seamlessly blends traditional Middle Eastern melodies and rhythms with the improvisational and harmonically complex elements of jazz. This genre often reflects Israel's cultural melting pot, incorporating influences from Jewish folk music, African rhythms, and European jazz traditions. Artists within this genre, such as Omer Klein and Shai Maestro, are known for their technical prowess, emotional depth, and innovative compositions. They often experiment with unconventional time signatures and scales, drawing upon their heritage to push the boundaries of jazz music. Israeli jazz has a distinctive sound that is both introspective and celebratory, marked by its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and images, from the bustling markets of Jerusalem to the serene landscapes of the Negev Desert. Through their creativity and virtuosity, these musicians continue to make significant contributions to the global jazz scene, garnering international acclaim.

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Brightlight
Album - 11 Tracks - Released October 25, 2024

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Amir Bresler
Anat Cohen
Anat Fort
Anat Fort Trio
Avi Avital
Avishai Cohen
Gilad Hekselman
Liquid Saloon
Nitai Hershkovits
Oded Tzur
Omer Avital
Omer Klein
Omri Mor
Or Bareket
Quarter to Africa
Rotem Sivan
Sefi Zisling
Shai Maestro
Shalosh
Yaron Herman
Yaron Herman Trio
Yes! Trio
Yonathan Avishai
Ziv Ravitz
Avishai Cohen
Avi Avital
Anat Fort Trio
Oded Tzur
Nitai Hershkovits
Yonathan Avishai
Gilad Hekselman
Omer Avital
Shai Maestro
Amir Bresler
Rotem Sivan
Omer Klein
Yaron Herman
Shalosh
Omri Mor
Quarter to Africa
Anat Cohen
Anat Fort
Ziv Ravitz
Or Bareket
Yaron Herman Trio
Sefi Zisling
Yes! Trio
Liquid Saloon