Tamir Hendelman is a phenomenon—blistering technique, quick wit as an improvisor, and profoundly refined pianism. Born in Tel Aviv, Tamir began studying piano at age 6. Almost four decades later, Tamir commands the high ground as composer, arranger, educator and performer.
Tamir famously drives the piano seats of the Jeff Hamilton Trio and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. He serves on UCLA’s jazz faculty. And he has burnished his career as the go-to arranger and accompanist for singers—Natalie Cole, Roberta Gambarini, Jackie Ryan and Barbara Streisand among them.
As composer and leader, Tamir guides his own trio and has produced 2 acclaimed albums.
One is reminded of the likes of Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett: an inventive genius coupled with a dynamism that lifts an audience to its feet by the show’s conclusion.
What increasingly distinguishes Hendelman is his gift for imaginative arranging. For one thing, he will compose an introduction that makes it difficult to predict what follows, but seems perfectly suited—even organic—once the tune begins.
Dr. Judith Schlesinger, All About Jazz
Like Kenny Werner before him, Tamir appears here @exuberance solo—intimacy you and I will savor. It’s a rare visit to Philadelphia. Expect some Thelonius Monk, some Cole Porter, and some glistening Hendelman originals.
The more you develop as a musician, the more you open yourself up, the more it becomes like a dream.
—Tamir Hendelman
Tamir Hendelman
7-10 pm Thursday, May 4
1220 N. Mascher St. (steps away from the Girard Ave. El stop) [map]
We contemplate a $25 donation to support the musicians and provide appropriate refreshments.
Click RSVP to this invitation to get on the guest list. Invitation expires when we reach 70 attendees. Looking forward to seeing you.
Matt Yaple
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@exuberance parties at Matt’s are by invitation only to provide a dignified, comfortable and acoustically ideal setting for worthwhile art and ideas. Cellphones and other devices are to be holstered during the performances. Between sets, conviviality rules.
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