Jazz

Jerusalem highlights: March 6-12

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

MARCH 6, 2026|ByHAGAY HACOHEN

‘Princess Abigail and the Factory of Emotions’ (see Friday).

Family members and friends attend a funeral service for Israeli singer and composer Mati Caspi, who passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer, in Tel Aviv, February 9, 2026.

Matti Caspi laid to rest as family and artists gather to honor his legacy

In an emotionally charged ceremony, hundreds of family members, friends, and figures from the cultural world arrived today at the Kfar Saba cemetery to accompany Matti Caspi on his final journey.

FEBRUARY 10, 2026|ByMOSHE COHEN/MAARIV

The alchemist of the strings: Michael Greilsammer returns to Jerusalem

From classical foundations to Caribbean reggae and cinematic themes, Michael Greilsammer brings his musical odyssey home to Jerusalem.

FEBRUARY 1, 2026|ByNERIA BARR

Shyfrin (center) at Abbey Road Studios with producer Mike Hedges (L) and arranger Fred Luzignant

Music, kabbalah, and time: Inside Eduard Shyfrin’s kabbalistic soundscape

In his latest album, Eduard Shyfrin weaves contemporary music with the spiritual depth of Jewish mysticism, creating a deeply reflective listening experience.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Veteran Israeli jazz guitarist Yosi Levy to perform at Jaffa Jazz Festival

Yosi Levy has a slot in the forthcoming annual Jaffa Jazz Festival, which takes place at ZOA House in Tel Aviv October 5-7,

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS

Red Sea Jazz Festival returns to Israel for the 37th time

The 37th rollout proffers the usual programmatic hybrid of local bands and big names from abroad, and there is a fitting tribute to Dubi Lenz, who passed away earlier this year.

AUGUST 31, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS

Silhouette of a musician playing the saxophone

David Alfandary debuts first album in Mitzpe Ramon

The wind instrument player is finally releasing his debut record, Spring, at the not-so-tender age of 56, at the Internal Compass Summer Jazz Festival which takes place at Mitzpe Ramon August 23-26.

AUGUST 15, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS

DAVID ALFARANDY is releasing his debut record, ‘Spring,’ at the Jazz Festival taking place at Mitzpe Ramon.

US saxophonist Tivon Pennicott to give master class at Rimon school

The saxman has appeared on many of the world’s leading stages, including the Royal Albert Hall, Berliner Philharmonie, and Carnegie Hall.

AUGUST 15, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS

AMERICAN COMPOSER, orchestrator, and tenor saxophonist Tivon Pennicott will give a master class at the Rimon school.

WATCH: "Jazz is an inclusive art form"

LIVE: Israeli clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer Hillai Govreen in conversation with jazz journalist Yotam Ziv.

AUGUST 9, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM

WATCH: 'My first exposure to Jazz revealed depths I was unfamiliar with before'

LIVE: Israeli jazz guitarist and composer Inbar Fridman in conversation with jazz journalist Yotam Ziv.

JULY 31, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM

IsraeliJazz Exhibition to open at Jazz à Juan Festival

For jazz enthusiasts and festival goers alike, the exhibition provided a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Israeli jazz.

JULY 24, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM