Jerusalem Jazz Festival 2018Sat | Dec 1

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From November 29-December 1, 2017, the Israel Museum in Jerusalem will host the second annual Jerusalem Jazz Festival.

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.

While Jerusalem typically flies under the radar when it comes to music, it is home to a thriving jazz scene of accomplished musicians and avid fans of the genre.Last year’s inaugural festival featured some of the biggest talent in Israel and from around the world playing intimate shows at the Israel Museum and Yellow Submarine.

Jerusalem Jazz Festival 2018 events will be updated as they become available.

Jerusalem Jazz Festival 2017

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

Keren Ann & “Non Standards” (USA, France, Israel)

New York and Paris based jazz Singer, Keren Ann, and pianist Tomer Bar in a unique collaboration of “Non Standards” project by the Yellow Submarine club.

Where: Auditorium, Israel Museum, 11 Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem 
When: November 29,  2017 at 7:30 pm; December 1, 2017 at 2:15 pm
Tickets: Buy now!

Greg Tardy & the Mizrach Trio (USA, Israel)

Greg Tardy has started his musical career in the 90’s in NYC with the best internationally renowned jazz teachers. Tardy will be giving two soul performances with the Israeli Trio with Eden Ladin (piano), Gilad Abero (bass) and Shai Zalman (drums).

Where: Modern Art Gallery, Israel Museum, 11 Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem 
When: November 30, 2017 at 10:00 pm; December 1, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Tickets: Buy now!

The Daniel Freedman Quartet (USA, Israel)

Daniel Freedman is one of the best drummers in the world who worked with artists such as Sting and Grammy award winner Angelique Kdijo.

Where: Israeli Art Gallery & Auditorium , Israel Museum, 11 Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem
When: November 29, 2017 at 8:30 pm; December 1, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Tickets: Buy now!

Photos: Amit Israeli, Amnon Churi, Wyatt Counts, Jacky Cellier, Greg Aiello

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