Jazz

For the first time: The Israeli Jazz Festival in Lehavim

The jazz club in the southern town of Lehavim, operating with the support of the Lehavim Council and Lehavim Community Center, will host an Israeli jazz festival for the first time.

 The Jazz Festival in Lehavim
 Eduard Shfyrin

Casting his shadow over time  

 YARON GOTTFRIED.

A classical-jazz fusion concert in Ra’anana showcases remarkable talents of a musical family

 Victorious: Moshe Lion celebrates his Feb. 27 mayoral win.

Grapevine: Sweet music


Barood: A bar in a downtown Jerusalem hideaway spot stands the test of time

Barood opened for business in March 1995, which naturally means it is currently gearing up for its 30th anniversary. That’s quite some going.

 Daniella Lehrer, owner of the Barood bar.

Musician Stephen Horenstein's jazz debut performance in Jerusalem

In his pre-show notes, Horenstein talks about offering his audience “a cleansing, a sort of exorcism, of everything we have had to experience."

 STEPHEN HORENSTEIN blows on a Chinese saxophone.

Jerusalem Highlights: December 13 – December 19

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 The Wizard of Oz (1939).

Nikmat HaTraktor blends rock and classical music at Meitarim Festival

Nikmat HaTraktor brings decades of rock energy to the Meitarim Festival, blending classical influences with their signature sound for a unique musical experience.

 NIKMAT HATRAKTOR

Jaffa Jazz Fest carries on for its 10th edition despite cancelations

Other jazzy tributes across the three days include nods to Sting, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, John Lennon, Brazilian music and reggae icon Bob Marley.

 BOBBY MARTINEZ will strut his stuff at the International Jaffa Jazz Festival.

Jerusalem Highlights: September 20-27

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 'Truck in the Gaza border area'

Jerusalem highlights: September 13-19

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 '16 Tons, 12 Km. Per Hour' offers a wild ride at the Living Gallery.

Nigun Quartet: Reviving the soul of jazz with hassidic melodies

Experience the Nigun Quartet's unique blend of jazz and Hassidic melodies at HaEzor, Tel Aviv, on August 21.

 THE NIGUN Quartet – jazz and hassidut.

Red Sea Jazz Festival 2024: Morris El Medioni tribute, Avishai Cohen’s new album & more

Catch the Red Sea Jazz Festival from November 14-16 with tributes to Morris El Medioni, Avishai Cohen’s new album, and performances by top artists.

 Jazz trio performs.

Home of the indie crowd: The Levontin 7 music club marks its 18th anniversary

For the past 18 years, Levontin 7 has done more than any other venue in the country to keep the indie crowd well-fed with quality fare and with some rock, pop and jazz.

ISRAELI SAXOPHONIST Amit Freedman.

South African jazz with a Jewish soul

'My music represents something pure and uniquely Jewish that speaks to everybody.'

 YOSEF GUTMAN LEVITT, 45.