As we celebrate today Israel's 59th Independence Day, it's only
appropriate I'd add an Israeli album today, this time something quite
unique:
GOLDBERG, HAGIT ~ MUSICAL & JAZZ
PRIVATE EDITION ~ ISRAEL ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2005 Released: 2005
Although the Israeli Jazz scene developed rapidly in the last two
decades, with a constant stream of new talent appearing at an ever-
increasing paste, one area remains sadly almost completely uncovered -
the jazz vocals. Since the early days of Jazz in Israel) going back 40
years or so) only a handful of female jazz singers (and no male
singers at all) made any significant impact: Rimona Francis, Edna
Goren, Iris Portugaly and Hagit Goldberg. Hagit has been around for
quite a while. She started her singing career with the Israeli
Airforce Big Band (which was at a certain period the best Israeli Big
Band) and later on she left for the US to study at the Berklee College
of Music. She stayed in the US (NY) for several years, performing in
Musicals and with her jazz ensemble. Upon returning to Israel few
years ago she started to perform on a regular basis and also to teach
singing at the Rimon School and the Jerusalem Academy of Music. Over
the years she gained a considerable performing experience and polished
her act, but sadly never recorded a proper album. Therefore it is a
joy to have her first solo album out finally. On the album she's
accompanied by a most sympathetic quintet, consisting of some of the
best Israeli jazz players, led by bassist Arie Volinez, who also
arranged the music. The repertoire includes a carefully selected set
of songs, all of which originate from Broadway musicals. Hagit
performs the songs with panache and wonderful taste and her beautiful,
sexy voice fills the space with presence and tension. Her interaction
with the band is absolutely fantastic, with short but excellent
instrumental solos fitted just in the right spots. Listening to the
album is an uplifting musical experience, highly recommended to all
vocal jazz lovers. It was worth the long wait and one can only hope
that the next one will come really soon.
https://www.jazzis.com/shop/default.asp?item=102265
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The Stock Clearing Sale continues! A substantial 15 %% discount on ALL
items will apply until the stock reaches the target level. This is a
unique opportunity to get great music at a fantastic price. BIG thanks
to all the people of good will who already ordered - thank you for
your support.
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