FESTIVAL: The Israeli JazzPhest kicks off tonight

Oran Etkin & Kelenia | Seeds of Sun | 4 Flute Flight Ensemble | Omer Avital Group | Shai Maestro Trio

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FESTIVAL: The Israeli JazzPhest kicks off tonight

POSTED: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 12:00 PM

Filed Under: Music jazz

Mara Model rounds up the events taking place during the fourth annual Israeli JazzPhest, happening all over town from Nov. 10-20.

✚ Oran Etkin & Kelenia
Oran Etkin and Kelenia have broken world boundaries with their uplifting and hypnotic sound. This week Etkin brings that diversity to the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz. The Grammy-nominated Israeli clarinetist will feature his newest album, Kelenia, which recently won the "Best World Beat Album" at the Independent Music Awards. Kelenia, named for a word in the Bambara language meaning ‘the love felt by those who are different from each other,” is rife with a diverse mix of West African Malian-, Jewish- and Middle Eastern-influenced tunes. Thu., Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $15, Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz, 738 S. Broad St., 215-893-9912, clefclubofjazz.org.

✚ Seeds of Sun
Seeds of Sun’s goal of introducing a new and exciting Israel sound hasn’t gone unnoticed. The internationally acclaimed ensemble returns to Philadelphia with its unique tribute to Israel’s legendary composer/lyricist, the late Naomi Shemer. Combining Shemer’s compositions with various genres of world music, this Kabbalat Shabbat concert celebrates the land and people of Israel and features crowd-pleasing selections of Shemer's greatest works. Fri., Nov. 11, 6 p.m., free, Congregation Beth Am Israel, 1301 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley, 610-667-1651.

✚ 4 Flute Flight Ensemble
Jazz flutist Mattan Klein, accompanied with his ensemble, the 4 Flute Flight, adds a new dimension to the genre by combining four unique flute voices with an energetic acoustic rhythm section. The result? A surprising world-jazz sound that draws from jazz, ’70s fusion and Middle Eastern and Brazilian music. Sun., Nov. 13, noon, $15, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, philly.worldcafelive.com.

✚ Omer Avital Group
Known locally from performing in the Yemen Blues Tour, the Israel-born composer and arranger Omer Avital is seen as one of the most exciting jazz musicians today. The Omer Avital Group consists of bass, drums, four saxophones and a repertoire that’s punctuated by Avital's original compositions and the group's renowned improvisational skills. The range of sounds couldn’t be anymore opposite — from classical and folk to sounds that span the globe. Wed., Nov. 16, 8 p.m., and 10 p.m., $15, Chris’ Jazz Café, 1421 Sansom St., 215-568-3131, chrisjazzcafe.com.

✚ Shai Maestro Trio
The Shai Maestro Trio features up-and-coming pianist Shai Maestro, bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Ziv Ravitz. Maestro has performed with world-renowned musicians such as Jorfe Rossy, Ari Hoenigh, Edward Perez, Diego Hart and Avishai Cohen. Sun., Nov. 20, noon, $15, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, philly.worldcafelive.com.

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