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  | HAGIT GOLDBERG ~ MUSICAL & JAZZ
NOT ON LABEL ~ ISRAEL ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2005 Released: 2005
Although the Israeli Jazz scene developed rapidly in the last two decades, with a constant stream of new talent appearing at an ever-increasing paste, one area remains sadly almost completely uncovered – the jazz vocals. Since the early days of Jazz in Israel (going back 40 years or so) only a handful of female jazz singers (and no male singers at all) made any significant impact: Rimona FrancisFind albums by this artist, Edna GorenFind albums by this artist, Iris PortugalyFind albums by this artist and Hagit GoldbergFind albums by this artist.
Hagit has been around for quite a while. She started her singing career with the Israeli Airforce Big BandFind albums by this artist (which was at a certain period the best Israeli Big Band) and later on she left for the US to study at the Berklee College of Music. She stayed in the US (NY) for several years, performing in Musicals and with her jazz ensemble. Upon returning to Israel few years ago she started to perform on a regular basis and also to teach singing at the Rimon School and the Jerusalem Academy of Music. Over the years she gained a considerable performing experience and polished her act, but sadly never recorded a proper album. Therefore it is a joy to have her first solo album out finally.
On the album she’s accompanied by a most sympathetic quintet, consisting of some of the best Israeli jazz players, led by bassist Arie VolinezFind albums by this artist, who also arranged the music. The repertoire includes a carefully selected set of songs, all of which originate from Broadway musicals. Hagit performs the songs with panache and wonderful taste and her beautiful, sexy voice fills the space with presence and tension. Her interaction with the band is absolutely fantastic, with short but excellent instrumental solos fitted just in the right spots. Listening to the album is an uplifting musical experience, highly recommended to all vocal jazz lovers. It was worth the long wait and one can only hope that the next one will come really soon.
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