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  | NITZAN EIN-HABAR ~ ONE NIGHT…
NOT ON LABEL ~ ISRAEL ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2012 Released: 2012
This is an album by Israeli Jazz saxophonist / composer Nitzan Ein-HabarFind albums by this artist, recorded in a quartet setting with pianist Elad HadarFind albums by this artist, bassist Guy LeviFind albums by this artist and drummer Eitan ItzcovichFind albums by this artist. Vocalist Tamar EisenmanFind albums by this artist guests on one track, singing the lyrics she wrote. The album presents eight tracks, all original compositions by Ein-Habar. Despite the fact that the recording was a “live in the studio” affair, the sound quality is absolutely perfect, with every nuance perfectly audible.
The music is beautifully lyrical, somewhat melancholic and full of great melodic themes, which are passionately performed by the quartet. Contrary to most Israeli Jazz recordings, this album avoids any Middle Eastern influences, neither harmonically nor rhythmically, and offers a purely European ambience, which makes the music completely universal.
Ein-Habar, who is a founding member of the legendary Israeli Jazz ensemble MinuetteFind albums by this artist, has been active on the local scene in many capacities, and is a respected member of the local community. Sadly, his recording legacy in the Jazz milieu is rather limited, which makes this album especially important as a great document of his great talent as an instrumentalist and composer.
Overall, this is a brilliant album, one of the best Israeli Jazz albums ever, which deserves much wider audiences than the tiny local Israeli scene, so if you can find a copy, grab it or try to find the music on the web. I assure you it is as good as some of the best music out there, just heart melting!
| | Updated: 05/02/2026Posted: 04/02/2026 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
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