Yesterday Danny Gottfried Trio - Jazzin' The Beatles

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Yesterday: Danny Gottfried Trio - Jazzin' the Beatles

Jazz pianist Danny Gottfried will lead his trio, along with legendary drummer Araleh Kaminsky and wonderful bassist Eyal Ganor, providing jazz-style interpretations of selected Beatles’ hits in a challenging, virtuoso, and once-in-a-lifetime musical adventure.

A Jazz Piano Trio is considered the most classic, prestigious, and challenging format in the field of jazz. It consists of a piano, double bass, and drums. The pianist is the leader (Bandleader) who plays the melody, harmony, and most improvisations, while the bassist and drummer provide the rhythmic foundation and engage in a live musical dialogue with the piano.

The ensemble focuses on classic acoustic jazz and is characterized by an almost telepathic musical dialogue, based on free improvisation and focused listening. Among the world's great piano trios are the trios of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, and more.

Jazz pianist Danny Gottfried (born 1939) is a prominent figure in the Israeli jazz scene. Danny is recognized as one of the most influential figures in developing and institutionalizing the jazz genre in Israel. He founded the "Eilat International Jazz Festival" in 1987 and served as its artistic director for 22 years.

In 1981, he established the first jazz studies department at the Academy of Music and Dance in Jerusalem and founded and managed successful concert series at the Tel Aviv Museum and the Israeli Opera. Danny graduated from the Academy of Music in 1958. His jazz career began during his military service in the Air Force Band and continued as a pianist for the 'Kol Israel' Quartet led by Mal Keller. Over the years, he has performed and recorded with the world's greatest jazz artists, including Benny Golson, Randy Brecker, Sam Rivers, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, and Frank Foster. He often performs in a regular trio alongside veteran musicians Eli Magen and Araleh Kaminsky.

Gottfried heads a rich musical family: his son, Yaron Gottfried, is a respected jazz pianist, composer, and conductor. His second son, Aviram Gottfried, is a professional jazz pianist, and his grandson, Bar Gottfried, is a guitarist and conductor. (The three even hold joint concerts combining different musical generations and styles).

Danny is a lawyer and public figure advocating for musicians' rights in Israel. He is one of the founders of the Israeli Musicians Association, serving as its chairman for about four decades. In addition, he established the ILAM Association in the mid-80s, which collects and distributes performance royalties to musicians and performers in Israel, where he served as CEO for many years.

Participants:

- Danny Gottfried - Piano, arrangements, and musical direction

- Araleh Kaminsky - Drums

- Eyal Ganor - Double Bass

Photos: Michael Chai, Yoel Levi, Peter Wit

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