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Chameleon Trio

The original and unique "In Between" project by the "Chameleon Trio" brings the listener to surprising and unexpected places.

The program is very diverse; it`s filled with humor, anger, sadness, laughter, depression, melancholy and then laughter again.

The music was composed by Dvir Katz and is inspired by a variety of styles, from the modern classical music through the avant-garde jazz and rock.

Alongside with the strictly written compositions, an integral part of the music is free improvisation; this way each one of the musicians contributes his/her own individual and unique perception to the piece.

The composition and the improvisation are inspired from a wide scale of styles from the early 20th century composers to contemporary music figures, among those- Edgar Varez, Thelonious Monk, Béla Bartók, Ornette Coleman, Louis Sclavis, Sergey Prokofiev, "King Crimson", Gyorgy Ligeti, Eric Dolphy, Paco de Lucia, Frank Zappa, Vyacheslav Ganelin and many other composers and musicians.

The composer`s (Dvir Katz`s) individual nature combined with those varied influences led to the unique style of writing; and together with the wonderful interpretation and improvisation of the musicians gave birth to the special sound of "Chameleon Trio".

"...The initiation of the "Swedish Chef" club at it`s new residence was a brilliant success; the "Chameleon Trio" concert was exciting both conceptually and musically and the Cinemateque auditorium was full with supportive audience..."

Asher Kesher- "Kol Hazman" (Jerusalem)

"...This long night concluded with one of the first performances by the new Chameleon Trio•Dvir Katz (flute) and Nitai Levi (clarinets), both swirled around the assured playing of Ora Boasson-Horev (bass). Their two pieces featured influences from modern music, chamber jazz and some snippets from progressive rock. Their patient and serious dedication to the music, as well as some inspired playing by all three players, captivated the attention of the audience and was a beautiful ending for this enchanting evening..."

Eyal Hareuveni- "All About Jazz"

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Album Review

Chameleon Trio: In Between

Read "In Between" reviewed by Brad Glanden


Israel is becoming known for an increasing number of talented improvisers. Many of them are emigrating to New York, where jazz venues abound and the potential for visibility is greater. Thankfully, there are plenty of superb musicians remaining in Israel, where the admittedly youthful jazz scene is growing steadily.

The Chameleon Trio is not strictly a jazz combo. Flautist Dvir Katz's compositions are equally derived from 20th Century harmony, and the group's credentials are all over the map; Katz, clarinetist ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

In Between

Self Produced
2007

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