''Israeli Song'' is an album by saxophonist

Eli Degibri Eli Degibri (Hebrew: אלי דג'יברי) (born May 3, 1978, in Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel) is an Israeli jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger. Early life Degibri first began playing the mandolin at age 7 in an after school music program at ...

Background and recording

This was Degibri's fifth recording as leader. Most of the tracks are Degibri's originals; the other band members wrote one each.Bilawski, Dan (September 30, 2010
"Eli Degibri – Israeli Song"
AllAboutJazz. On the title track, "After a slowly unfurling a capella intro, Degibri moves into the gorgeous melody supported by

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's slow chordal accompaniment."

Reception

The ''

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'' reviewer observed that, "Though the members of the band shine during their individual solos, the musicians are deferential to Degibri's spirited tenor and soprano playing."

Track listing

#"Unrequited" #"Mr. R.C." #"Judy the Dog" #"Jealous Eyes" #"Manic Depressive" #"Bebop" #"Liora" #"Look What You Do To Me" #"Third Plane" #"Somewhere over the Rainbow" #"Israeli Song"

Personnel

– tenor sax, soprano sax *

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– piano *

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– bass *

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– drums

References

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