Alon Yavnai
&
Omri Abramov
Alon Yavnai and Omri Abramov brings together two distinctive musical voices. A Grammy-winning pianist and composer, Yavnai draws on a deep foundation in latin music alongside a profound connection to Classical music. Abramov on Saxophones and EWI (Electric Wind Instrument) brings a constant flow of melodies & soundscapes rooted in contemporary jazz, electronic music and ethnic music.
Centered around original compositions and dynamic improvised parts, the duo creates a highly interactive and richly orchestrated musical space. Integrating piano, winds, and use of synthesizers, they expand the sonic palette far beyond the traditional duo format, forming a dialogue that is at once intimate and expansive. The result is a sound that bridges traditions while remaining unmistakably present: expressive, dynamic, and deeply attuned.
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New York resident since 2001, Grammy Award winner pianist/composer Alon Yavnai was born & raised in Israel, where he acquired his formal music education. In 1996, Three years after arriving in the United-States Alon won the first place at the Great American Jazz Piano Competition. A few years later Alon moved to New York and toured worldwide with Paquito D’rivera and his Quintet and Jazz Chamber Trio for the next few years, alongside his own projects. Alon has released several albums as a leader; Two of them featuring the renowned NDR Bigband, with his original compositions & arrangements. Other performances and recording credits include Freddie Hubbard, Dave Liebman, Nancy Wilson, Rufus Reid, Yo-Yo Ma, Bob Moses, Joe Lovano, Tom Harrell, Jamey Haddad, Louis Hayes, Regina carter, and Brazilian singers Rosa Passos, Joyce, and Leni Andrade, among others.
Omri Abramov is an Israeli saxophonist, composer and producer.
He leads the NYC based trio Hovercraft, co-leads the Berlin based Folk-Jazz band Big Berry and the Jazz-Fusion trio Not Inspired Try Tomorrow. He is the saxophonist and EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) player of internationally acclaimed singer NOA, and is the Tenor Sax and Flute player of Omer Klein & The Poetics. Beyond these roles, he serves as the musical producer and saxophonist for the Iranian-Israeli peace band Sistanagila. Omri extensively tours as a sideman and co-producer with various musical groups, his musical journey includes noteworthy performances and studio collaborations with acclaimed artists such as Dennis Chambers, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Shai Maestro, Idan Raichel, Pete Lockett and more
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Alon Yavnai alonyavnaimusic@gmail.com
Omri Abramov omri@abramovmusic.com