Yaron Herman

Yaron Herman blends elements of jazz, classical, and the music of his native Israel in this intriguing trio session with bassist Chris Tordini and drummer Tommy Crane. The trio's delicious opener is "Follow the White Rabbit," which makes deft use of repeated riffs and often seems inspired by Keith Jarrett's trio recordings. His tense "Saturn Returns" defies categorization, as it freely draws from many diverse styles. Herman's solo piano vehicle "Cadenza" is dramatic with classical overtones, yet it sounds as if it were improvised on the spot in the studio. While there are no standards, Herman's inspired choice and tender interpretation of the neglected gem "Baby Mine" - written by Frank Churchill and Ned Washington for the Disney film Dumbo…

The Israeli pianist has come a long way: awarded with a Victoire de la Musique in 2008f, has multiplied the sound experiences with a tireless gluttony. This former basketball player, adept of the big gap, goes from Gabriel Fauré to Britney Spears, from Michel Portal to Avishai Cohen's trumpet, from the most sinuous improvisation to the most colorful pop. Blue Note renews his confidence and goes out, “Song of the Degrees” (8 Février 2019), en Yaron Herman has multiplied sound experiences with a tireless gluttony. This former basketball player, adept of the big gap, goes from Gabriel Fauré to Britney Spears, from Michel Portal to Avishai Cohen's trumpet, from the most sinuous improvisation to the most colorful pop.