The Matt Renzi trio
Premiere in Israel Thursday 22.2, 20:30, Cinematheque 1
As in every year, the Tel-Aviv Jazz Festival shines a light on artists who are operating in the more daring free jazz field.
This year, in an Israeli premiere, comes a west coast ensemble lead by the young and talented saxophone and clarinet player, Matt Renzi.
This ensemble, as suited to an ensemble with no harmonic instrument, draws from the intense energy of its three members, and a deep recognition based on long friendship.
Renzi, a San Francisco native, grew in a musical family. His father the flutist and grandfather the oboist gave him his first musical education.
Renzi received degrees from Berklee College of Music and The San Francisco University and among his teachers were George Garzone and Joe Henderson.
He collaborated in recording sessions and shows with Marc Johnson, Eberhard Weber, Eddie Marshall, and others.
The show is based on Renzi's original compositions, which tend to compose when inspired by the various places in the world he visits. His tunes excel in lyrical and esthetics along with boldness and open notion.
"This ensemble proves that it is possible to create freely without being abstract, and to be open to any possibility and still remain focused"
(John Calman-All About Jazz Magazine)
Matt Renzi – Tenor Saxophone & Clarinet
David Ambrosio – Double Bass
Russell Meissner – Drums / percussion
The Uri Bracha quintet
"Always with Me"
A special production for the festival Thursday, 22/2, 20:30, Cinematheque 2
Bracha, a veteran guitarist, composer and arranger of the Israeli jazz scene, has founded a new ensemble that will perform his new and original tunes.
Bracha's tunes bring together the jazz tradition and various musical cultures from different places in the world such as Brazil, Africa, Yemen and the Middle East and music influenced by traditional jazz such as Miles Davis and well-known guitar players such as Pat Metheny and Paco de Lucia.
Bracha, which among his teachers are John Abercrombie and Chaim Asulin, masters a variety of guitars and on top of being a jazz musician, he is also one of the leading guitar teachers in Israel.
Uri Bracha-Classical Guitar, Electric guitar
Shy Maoz-Keyboard and Piano
Dima Grodtzki-Electric bass, Double Bass
Roi Oliel-Drums
Alon Yoffe-Percussion and Vocals
The Organissimo Trio (USA)
"Soul Jazz and Groove"
Premiere in Israel Thursday 22/2, 23:00, Cinematheque 1
The Michigan based trio Organissimo, plays Soul Jazz and Groove, one of the most popular jazz styles in the 60s, combined with up-to-date ideas. The trio format of Hammond organ-guitar-drums adheres to the classic format for Soul Jazz and Groove combos, which was founded by the legendary organist Jimmy Smith.
The ensemble, which plays together for six years and recorded two successful albums, plays music that is stirring and danceable while also sophisticated and innovative.
The show will be based on the original trio's tunes that are relaying on the Soul jazz and Groove tradition.
A show that promises to move your feet and mind!
Jim Alfredson - Hammond B3 Organ
Joe Gloss - Electric Guitar
Randy Marsh – Drums
Daniel Zamir and Omri Mor-Duet
A special production for the festival Thursday, 22/2, 23:00, Cinematheque 2
Two of the most brilliant and prominent musicians of the local jazz scene in the past few years meet for an original, surprising and engaging musical dialogue.
Zamir and Mor started collaborating at the recording of "Amen", an album led by Zamir, which was published a few months ago and gained success and wide recognition.
Since then Mor became a regular member at Zamir's ensembles in performances throughout the country.
The show will include original material, some preformed for the first time, influenced by a wide range of styles from Latin jazz through Klezmer, Bop and free jazz.
Daniel Zamir- Saxophone
Omri Mor-Piano
GOOD TIME JAZZ
Finger - Popping Swing The Cinematheque Foyer 20:00, 22:00, 24:30 - Free Admission
The Good Time Jazz ensemble spreads the Swing message throughout the country for over than 15 years.
The ensemble members specialize in early jazz styles and they are trying, consciously, "to make people who do not understand jazz, enjoy jazz".
The show is made up of bits that were made to make the audience click their fingers, stomp to the beat, move and even dance.
In short: delightful, rousing, exciting and enjoyable swing!
In addition to the old core of the ensemble, the current crew also includes young players, and the interaction between the different generations creates an interesting and supporting conversation among all participants.
