Jazz

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.

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Shyfrin (center) at Abbey Road Studios with producer Mike Hedges (L) and arranger Fred Luzignant
The newly added lettering for US President Donald Trump's name is displayed at the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, US, December 19, 2025

Veteran Jazz ensemble cancel New Year’s show over Trump Kennedy Center renaming

"Jazz was born from struggle and from an insistence on freedom: freedom of thought, of expression, and of the full human voice," the group said, justifying the decision over Kennedy's renaming.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
MOROCCAN ARTIST Hind Ennaira will perform at the World. Jazz. Music. Festival.

Open for business in Ra’anana: A new jazz festival spreads its musical options

The three-dayer (December 18-20) comes clean from the off and calls itself World. Jazz. Music. Festival. 

|ByBARRY DAVIS
LES HARICOTS Rouges brings New Orleans to Tel Aviv.

French jazz combo Les Haricots Rouges brings gaiety to New Orleans fest in Tel Aviv

The Les Haricots Rouges jazz combo is due to appear at the New Orleans Festival at the Tel Aviv Museum from November 27-29.

|ByBARRY DAVIS

Jerusalem Highlights: December 13 – December 19

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

DECEMBER 18, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
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.

OCTOBER 29, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
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.

OCTOBER 14, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
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?

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
'Truck in the Gaza border area'

Jerusalem highlights: September 13-19

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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN
'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.

AUGUST 20, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
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.

AUGUST 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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.

JULY 10, 2024ByBARRY DAVIS
ISRAELI SAXOPHONIST Amit Freedman.

South African jazz with a Jewish soul

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

JUNE 30, 2024ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
YOSEF GUTMAN LEVITT, 45.

Israel philharmonic's 2024 Motown party: A fusion of classical and funky soul music - feature

Experience the soulful rhythms of Motown in Tel Aviv this summer! Join the Israel Philharmonic and Israel Jazz Orchestra for an electrifying tribute.

JUNE 25, 2024ByIDELE ROSS
THE ISRAEL JAZZ Orchestra will be collaborating with members of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and vocalists Carolina, Red Orbach (lead singer for the Red Band), Kfir Ben Laish, and Osnat Harel for an evening of Motown hits.