Bassist

Internationally renowned jazz bassist, composer, and bandleader Omer Avital has been described by critics as "extraordinary" (New York Times), "brilliantly inventive" (Jazziz), and "one of the most exciting musicians of the last 20 years" (Downbeat). He studied at the prestigious New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York and has collaborated with renowned artists such as Avishai Cohen, Aaron Goldberg, and Yonathan Avishai throughout his career. A virtuoso bassist and visionary composer, he transcends the boundaries of jazz with his genre-crossing ensembles, captivating audiences with both swing and spiritual depth. Avital's diverse compositions range from sophisticated jazz dialogues (Omer Avital Quintet) and funky Middle Eastern grooves (Yemen Blues) to orchestral works that blend European classical music, jazz, and traditional Sephardic music (Song Of A Land). Born in Israel and based in Brooklyn, Avital is a master of musical multilingualism: equally skilled in creating elegant bass lines as in composing unforgettable melodies.

Artist in Residence – Workshop & Concert with Omer Avital

Gustav Mahler Privatuniversität für Musik

In this tale of two Avitals, the trio creates beautiful fusion. Drawing on a diverse and exotic set of sounds from Morocco, Israel, and North Africa, mandolinist Avi and bass/oud player Omer Avital conjure jazzy moods via modal melodies and gripping rhythms that explore new cosmopolitan dimensions.

Bassist

Omer Avital

Events

Past events

2 - 4 Dec, 2024

Artist in Residence – Workshop & Concert with Omer Avital · Gustav Mahler Privatuniversität für Musik

Mar 10, 2022

Avital Meets Avital · La Jolla Music Society

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