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Kobi Arad

Kobi Arad Kobi Arad is one of the most Prominent, Prolific and Versatile pianist-composers-producers emerging from Israel. Having made collaborations with Stevie Wonder (who shows interest in using one of Kobi's songs for his daughter Aisha's upcoming album) and other Greats - Kobi's Soulful style spans and brings together Classical Modern, Jazz and Neo-Soul. Kobi Lives, Composes and Performs in NYC.

He is the first musician to receive a Doctorate in the field of Contemporary Improvisation / Third Stream. Arad plays jazz, pop, world, and classical music, has performed at the Tel Aviv Museum and for the Knesset and appeared on the Televised series "The Music of Ravel".

Some of his recent albums include, 'Innovations,' 'Neun Kleine Stucke Fur Elektronische Orchester' and 'Ancient Novice' - they all exemplify diversity of style, deep musical integrity as well as notable musicianship. His Kobi Arad Band's NYC appearances include the Blue Note, NYC, Cutting Room NYC, Tonic Jazz Club, Sugar Bar, 169 Bar and Guenevere Rodriguez gallery. Its been active in the NY scene since 2007.

Awards

Stickney Award for Third Stream Excellence, 2005 NEC Doctorate Scholarship, 2007

Gear

yamaha piano, Roland and Korg Synths

Charu Suri: Raga Rag No. 1 (Bhimpalas)

Read "Raga Rag No. 1 (Bhimpalas)" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan

by Dan McClenaghan
August 5, 2023

Pianist Charu Suri was raised in Chennai, India, a place that influenced her artistry. New Orleans, another of her influences, lies a hemisphere away. A transplant from India to the United States, Suri brought the musical roots of Hindustani (North Indian) music to her new home. When she found her way to the Big Easy, she took in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the marriage between the New Orlean sound and Indian raga began. “Raga Rag ...

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Album Review

Kobi Arad Band: Sketches of Imaginary Landscapes

Read "Sketches of Imaginary Landscapes" reviewed by Glenn Astarita

by Glenn Astarita
August 26, 2011

Dr. Kobi Arad hails from Israel, currently resides in New York City and received a doctorate in Contemporary Improvisation and Third Stream jazz, which are foundations and concepts that radiate on Sketches of Imaginary Landscapes. The keyboardist's improvisational skills and creative proclivities envelop this not-so-standard, jazz-based piano trio session. On the fringes of jazz-fusion, Arad toggles between acoustic and electric keyboards. He crafts a fluent and potent set of works in concert with his revved-up rhythm section amid ...

Blue Note NYC Official Bulletine: (Nov, 2009)

"Kobi Arad is one of the most Prominent, Prolific and Versatile pianist-composers-producers emerging from Israel. Having made collaborations with Stevie Wonder (who shows interest in using one of Kobi's songs for his daughter Aisha's upcoming album) and other greats - Kobi's Soulful style spans and brings together Classical Modern, Jazz and Neo-Soul. Kobi lives, composes and performs in New York City"

Jazz Times, Efrat Livni, 2010:

"The title of this CD fits its contents: its innovative! The acid-jazzy groves which intertwine with old school Hancock-like riffs and piano phrases creates a true auditory experience, from a true master-musician, Kobi Arad. Joining Arad in this album are Tucker Yaro, Bass, and Ray Mcnaught, Drums."