Drummer

He began classical piano studies at age 4 and won a BMI composers award before attending Yale University, where he majored in musical theory and composition.  At Yale, his studies with noted African art theorist Robert Farris Thompson inspired him to immerse himself in the world of Afro-Caribbean music.  Upon returning to NYC he played with, arranged and composed for some of the great salsa artists of the 1970s and 1980s, including Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, and Daniel Ponce (featuring Tito Puente).  A highlight of this period was an appearance in Rio and São Paolo opening for the legendary João Gilberto in a duo with vocalist Bebel Gilberto. He also toured with David Byrne (“Rei Momo”) as keyboardist and vocalist.

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Steven Sandberg Quartet

Miller Symphony Hall

Raised in the cosmopolitan port city of Jaffa, now a significant presence on the New York and international jazz scenes, award-winning trumpeter Itamar Borochov takes inspiration from the stirring melody-driven Middle Eastern sounds which have surrounded him since his childhood by the Mediterranean, tracing his journey to the energy-infused streets of New York - a multi-cultural joyride of enchanting lyricism, exotic motifs and virtuosic expression. To celebrate the new music from his latest release, Arba, he is joined by Rob Clearfield (piano), Rick Rosato (bass), and Jay Sawyer (drums).

Jay Sawyer

Drummer

Events

Past events

Nov 15, 2024

Steven Sandberg Quartet · Miller Symphony Hall

Nov 7, 2023

Itamar Borochov: Arba Album Release · Public Theater

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