Jerusalem Jazz Festival 2019Sun | Dec 1

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The Israel Museum in Jerusalem will host the 4th annual Jerusalem Jazz Festival this year. The festival will be held Wednesday – Friday, December 14-16, 2018.

A flagship production of the Israel Festival in collaboration with the Israel Museum and the Yellow Submarine, the Jerusalem Jazz Festival is supported by the Jerusalem Foundation, the Beracha Foundation, the Israel Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Culture and Sports.

This year the festival will showcase unique original performances as well as feauture surprising pop-up shows, professional workshops and mastercalsses, jam-sessions, and so many other interesting surprises.

Among this year’s participants are: Matt Wilson Trio (feat. Avishai Cohen); Anat Cohen and Marcello; Asaf Amdursky performing “Non-Standards”, a unique collection of arrangements crafted specially for the event; Christophe Chassol; Adam Ben-Ezra; Deantoni Parks; Jiri Stivin Trio; Camilla Battaglia; Coolooloosh; A tribute to Arnie Lawrence and more.

Jerusalem Jazz Festival 2018

Check out our handpicked highlights of this year’s Jazz Festival!

Adam Ben Ezra (Israel)

This multi-instrumentalist musician is one guy that can truly do it all. Adam Ben Ezra plays the oud, piano, clarinet, guitar, flute, double bass, and more (yes, more). He can also move smoothly between pop, rock, flamenco and what have you. This breath-taking athletic performance will present a one-man orchestra, during which he will be constantly changing instruments and exposing us to the elegant and magical character of the double-bass.

Where: Modern Art Gallery, Israel Museum, 11 Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem 
When: December 14, 2018 at 2:30 PM
Tickets: Buy now!

Christophe Chassol (France)

French pianist, composer, arranger, and musical director Christophe Chassol offers an intense audio-visual experience that combines natural and human sounds and noises. You will hear birds chirping, whistling, speaking, singing, wind, singing, rain, and in short “the harmony of reality” by Christophe Chassol. The artist uses looping devices, drums, and synthesizers to create a musical meditative experience.

Chassol has two completely different shows this year. The first – IndiaMore – is an energetic live performance with drummer Mathew Eduard. The show focuses on Northern India and combines a personal point of view with pure musical creation. The second performance is called Big Sun and there we get to see Chassol in an intimate show with his thoughts dancing in front of our eyes and whispering in our ears – a magnificent once-in-a-lifetime experience!

First Performance – IndiaMore 

Where: Auditorium, Israel Museum, 11 Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem 
When: December 12. 2018 at 9:45 PM
Tickets: Buy now!

Second Performance – Big Sun

Where: Spertus Gallery, Israel Museum, 11 Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem 
When: December 14, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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Tal Gamlieli Trio (USA, Israel)

Straight from the world’s most prestigious jazz clubs and festivals in New York City, Chicago and Boston, Gamlieli’s Trio is coming back home for a one-time show that you would want not to miss. The trio consists of double-bass player Tal Gamlieli, who was raised on his family farm right here in the Judean Mountains, Moshe Elmakias on the piano, and Amir Bar Akiva on the drums.

Where: Modern Art Gallery, Israel Museum, 11 Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem 
When: December 13, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Tickets: Buy now!

Shahin Novrasli (Azerbaijan, USA)

From Baku in the Caucasus via NYC and all the way to Jerusalem, Shahin Novrasli is offering an authentic taste of his East meets West magic. The renowned pianist will be performing two shows, together with James Cammack (double bass) and André Ceccarelli (drums). If you have a curious mind when it comes to music, take advantage of this opportunity to experience a unique combination of jazz with traditional Caucasus influences. A chance to explore the surprising boundaries (or freedom…) of one of the greatest gifts of this world – jazz!

If you want to explore a bit more of Novrasli music, we recommend checking out his latest album – Emanation – enjoy!

First Performance 

Where: Modern Art Gallery, Israel Museum, 11 Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem 
When: December 13, 2018 at 10:00 PM
Tickets: Buy now!

Second Performance 

Where: Auditorium, Israel Museum, 11 Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem 
When: December 14, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Tickets: Buy now!

Photos: Davide Mari, Erica Mela Magagnato, John Abbott, Tal Gamlieli

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