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That eclectic mindset lies at the core of its annual birthday festival bash currently up and running with a host of shows.
Saxophonist Einav, who currently resides in Luxembourg, after previous lengthy sojourns in the US and France, is coming over here to perform all six numbers from the Nelson work.
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The Jerusalem Jazz Festival at the Israel Museum popped off last week.
Opinions aside, it is fair to say that few have done more to further the cause of Israeli jazz across the globe than Dubi Lenz.
"The basis of this music is really with our African roots. For me, the blues never left Africa to the US." Check out Boubacar Traoré at the Israel Museum for the Jerusalem Jazz Festival.