Description

Itamar's music holds a depth and sensitivity that touches listeners deeply. It blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in jazz and the passion of flamenco, creating a unique sound all his own.

Recipient of the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize, Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer and guitarist who has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, JeanLouis Matinier, Zohar Fresco, and others. 

Itamar has released Six albums to date, including "Desert Song" (2006) and "Hommage" (2010) with the Adama Ensemble, "New Dawn" (2013) with percussionist Yshai Afterman and special guest Antonio Serrano on harmonica, and "Mi Alegria" (2019). "May Song," was released in October 2022 and features music written during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Migrant Voices”, Itamar’s 6th album was released in 2024. It is an collaboration album with Hamin Honari (Iranian-Canadian percussionist). This unique project blends diverse cultural influences, highlighting the spontaneous interplay between guitar and percussion.

Lineup: Itamar Erez (piano, guitar); John Nicholson (sax); Jeff Gammon (bass); Kevin Romain (drums)

Cost: $20 general, $10 students
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Website: jazzcenterofbellingham.org/events, www.itamarerez.com