Hebrew Jazz: The Shai Brenner Trio – Russian Songs with a Gypsy Swing

Beit Avi Chai presents “Hebrew Jazz”: Leading jazz ensembles connect to Israeli music. Refreshing interpretations of top Israeli songs. Each concert features original arrangements of beloved Hebrew songs, along with new melodies composed by the musicians.

Monday, May 21, 21:00:The Shai Brenner Trio – Russian Songs with a Gypsy SwingRefreshing interpretations of top Israeli songs | Artistic direction: Barak WeissMany Russian melodies that made their way to Israel, especially during the Second and Third Aliyas, are considered an integral part of the culture of the pioneers and of the labor Zionist agricultural settlements. The Shai Brenner Trio performs arrangements of these songs that forge a fascinating musical link between Mother Russia, Palestine-Eretz Israel, 1930s jazz, and Gypsy music. With: Shai Brenner, soprano saxophone | Ori Ban Tzvi, Gypsy guitar | Adam Ben Ezra, contrabassAdmission: NIS 50, students: NIS 30, first drink on the house