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Israeli Jazz Trio Zafio to Debut at Red Sea Jazz Festival
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Israeli jazz trio Zafio will debut at the Red Sea Jazz Festival on November 26, as the youngest act in the lineup. Their performance precedes the January 29 international release of their second album, "The Raft," featuring guest artists and produced by Shai Maestro. The trio, composed of Itay Simhovich, Ilai Salomon, and Yali Stern, blends jazz with electronic and classical influences. The album's distribution is handled by Avishai Cohen's record label, reflecting a mentorship trend in Israeli jazz.
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- Jazz trio Zafio will debut at the Red Sea Jazz Festival on November 26.
- The trio's second album, "The Raft," will be released internationally on January 29.
- Pianist Shai Maestro served as the music producer and artistic director for the album.
- The album features guest appearances by Gilad Hekselman and Ben Wendel.
- The trio formed seven years ago as students at the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts.
- The band consists of pianist Itay Simhovich, bassist Ilai Salomon, and drummer Yali Stern.
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