Asaf+sirkis

Emma Rawicz’s ACT debut features a prominent quintet with pianist Ivo Neame, bassist Connor Chaplin, guitarist Ant Law and drummer Asaf Sirkis - all of whom are established figures on the UK scene. "Chroma," Greek for "color," shows the full spectrum of an artist who has long outgrown newcomer status. As Jazzwise Magazine stated: "Emma Rawicz is already the real deal!"

Asaf Sirkis & The Inner Noise - We Are Falling (2005) {Konnex KCD5150}
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Jazz / Fusion / Spiritual Jazz / Progressive / Drums / Keyboards

Israeli ex-pat Asaf Sirkis has been gradually insinuating himself into the UK scene since moving to London in 1999. His most visible work to date has been with the controversial saxophonist Gilad Atzmon's Oriental House Ensemble where, in addition to playing drums, he's been able to take advantage of his background in ethnic percussion instruments. His broad orchestral approach to kit and hand percussion may, however, be best heard on woodwind multi-instrumentalist Tim Garland's sweeping and ambitious If the Sea Replied (Sirocco, 2005).

Asaf Sirkis & The Inner Noise - The Song Within (2007) {SAM Productions SAM9004}
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Jazz / Fusion / Spiritual Jazz / Progressive / Drums / Guitar / Church Organ

Jazz can swing (hard bop, Dixieland, classic jazz), or it can rock (fusion). Both are valid options. And in some cases, jazz floats, which is exactly what happens on Asaf Sirkis' Song Within. This excellent fusion/post-bop disc doesn't swing like Benny Goodman's big band or rock like Scott Henderson & Tribal Tech; instead, it floats along in a contemplative, probing way, and that works pleasingly well for Israeli-born, London-based drummer Asaf Sirkis (who forms a cohesive trio with Mike Outram on electric and acoustic guitar and Steve Lodder on acoustic church organ and electric keyboards).

Gwilym Simcock, Tim Garland, Asaf Sirkis - Lighthouse (2012) {ACT 9525-2}
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Jazz / Post Bop / Contemporary Jazz / Modern Jazz

LIGHTHOUSE by Tim Garland on reeds, Gwilym Simcock on piano and Asaf Sirkis drums / percussion is the 1st recording of the 3 musicians together for German label ACT where the 9 compositions are all written by Garland and Simcock. All the three musicians got prizes and are considered among the finest British/Israeli jazz players/composers, however, the music (“contaminated” by players’ previous experience: folk, classical, pop, jazz, etc.) is never overlaid by an exaggerated virtuously way of playing but rather fresh and intriguing, never academic and cold but rather emotional and full of light … the emphatic interaction of the players gives to the performance a special energy and excitement.

This is the most ambitious project of Tim Garland's stellar career, with a celebration of Lighthouse Trio's 20th Anniversary (Gwilym Simcock and Asaf Sirkis), along with a stunning display of Tim's prowess as a composer and arranger with the Britten Sinfonia, featuring violinist Thomas Gould, along with trumpet ace Yazz Ahmed performing as a special guest on one track.

Asaf is an Israeli saxophonist and composer based in Brooklyn, New York. He is a recipient of the America-Israel Cultural Foundation scholarship and was Awarded with Excellence Scholarship by the Center for Jazz Studies at the Israel Conservatory for Music in Tel Aviv. He returned to Israel when the pandemic hit and also recorded Walk Of The Ducks at Bardo Studios (in August 2020).
Harris is a smart and highly skilful player and is well supported by some terrific musicians in guitarist Nitzan Bar, pianist Guy Moskovich, bassist Omri Hadani and drummer David Sirkis, with guest saxophonists on the title track Yehonatan Cohen (soprano) and Yuval Drabkin (alto)…

Riding the momentum of 2016's groundbreaking, critically heralded release, "Pasar Klewer" – an album awarded a 5-star review by Downbeat, All About Jazz, and numerous others – MoonJune Records is proud to present the phenomenal new album by the iconic keyboardist, composer and producer, Dwiki Dharmawan. Drawing from both his extensive jazz influences and his rich cultural heritage, the Indonesian maestro delivers yet another spellbinding masterwork!