Israeli Jazz Guitarist Gur Liraz Performs in Berlin
Translated & summarized from Jüdische Allgemeine by baba
Israeli jazz guitarist Gur Liraz will perform with his trio in Berlin on Monday at Club Leopold Bloom. Liraz, a Tel Aviv native who moved to Berlin in 2013 after studying in New York, is known for his melodic style and jazz influences. He has collaborated with singer Amanda Becker and released his own compositions reflecting Jewish musical traditions. Liraz will also perform a duo concert with guitarist James Scholfield in Berlin on December 4.
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- Israeli jazz guitarist Gur Liraz performs with his trio in Berlin on Monday.
- Liraz, born in Tel Aviv, is a prominent figure in the Berlin jazz scene.
- He studied in New York with guitarist Peter Bernstein.
- Liraz has collaborated with singer Amanda Becker on multiple projects.
- His own compositions blend jazz with influences from Jewish musical traditions.
- He will also perform a duo concert with James Scholfield on December 4.
Israeli jazz guitarist Gur Liraz and his trio are set to perform in Berlin-Charlottenburg on Monday at the Club Leopold Bloom. Liraz, who now resides in Berlin, will be joined by Giacomo Tagliavia on bass and Heinrich Köbberling on drums. The performance is expected to showcase Liraz's melodic guitar playing and his deep roots in jazz tradition. Born in Tel Aviv in 1988, Liraz has become a sought-after guitarist in the Berlin jazz scene. He began his musical education at the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts in Tel Aviv, gained recognition in local jazz clubs, and moved to New York in 2013. In New York, he studied with guitarist Peter Bernstein, immersing himself in American jazz. After relocating to Berlin, Liraz developed into a versatile musician, performing in various formations that blend classic jazz, groovy arrangements, and contemporary soundscapes. He has a long-standing musical collaboration with singer Amanda Becker, accompanying her on her debut album "You’re Looking at Me" and releasing a duo album, "Ask Me Now," in 2023. Liraz also released his own album, "Squiggles," in 2023, featuring original compositions that reflect his engagement with jazz and influences from Jewish musical traditions. He has received support through a GEMA scholarship and the Neustart Kultur funding program. Earlier in December, Liraz is scheduled for another Berlin performance, a duo concert with guitarist James Scholfield in Wedding.