Alon Farber and the Celebration with Avishai Cohen
Date:
Monday (in 8 days)
August 24 at 8:30 in the evening
© Makore Events 2025
In celebration of 25 years of activity, Alon Farber's ensemble presents a unique show in collaboration with trumpeter Avishai Cohen. The performance will include a selection of compositions from 'Hagiga's repertoire and new pieces written specifically for the ensemble. This is a meeting of seven musicians in a festive evening of original music and joint creation.
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In 2026, "Hagiga" celebrates 25 years of activity. Since its establishment in 2001, the ensemble of saxophonist and composer Alon Farber has become one of the most veteran, original, and beloved groups in Israeli jazz. Over the years, the ensemble has released six albums, performed at festivals and clubs in Israel and around the world, and developed a personal musical language that combines modern jazz, lyrical melodies, Mediterranean influences, and group improvisation.
For the 25th-anniversary celebrations, the renowned trumpeter Avishai Cohen, one of the most prominent and influential Israeli musicians on the international jazz scene, joins the expanded ensemble. Cohen will participate in the entire performance as an integral part of the group. The show will feature a selection of works from "Hagiga's" rich repertoire, alongside new pieces written especially for this ensemble, as well as original interpretations of some beloved jazz classics—combining captivating melodies, colorful arrangements, exceptional group communication, and the adventurous spirit that has characterized Farber's work for over two decades.
A unique encounter between seven musicians with distinct personal voices, in a festive evening of original music, improvisation, and joint creation.
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