Reception
The Down Beat reviewer observed that, "Though the members of the band shine during their individual solos, the musicians are deferential to Degibri's spirited tenor and soprano playing." [1]
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| Source | Rating |
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| Israeli Song | |
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| Released | 2010 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | Anzic |
Israeli Song is an album by saxophonist Eli Degibri.
This was Degibri's fifth recording as leader. [1] Most of the tracks are Degibri's originals; the other band members wrote one each. [2] On the title track, "After a slowly unfurling a capella intro, Degibri moves into the gorgeous melody supported by Mehldau's slow chordal accompaniment." [1]
The Down Beat reviewer observed that, "Though the members of the band shine during their individual solos, the musicians are deferential to Degibri's spirited tenor and soprano playing." [1]
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| Down Beat | [1] |
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