Yotam Silberstein Trio at Sam First

Guitarist Yotam Silberstein, first recognized in Tel Aviv as a prodigious young talent, has since become an international force in jazz, performing at major festivals, releasing acclaimed albums, and collaborating with many of the music’s greatest artists. After early success including a standout appearance at the Umbria Jazz Festival he moved to New York on scholarship to the New School and soon became a finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition, earning praise for his exuberant tone, precision bebop lines, and deeply expressive improvisation. His versatility spans bebop, blues, Brazilian music, and global traditions, and his artistry is showcased on celebrated recordings with John Patitucci, Monty Alexander, and others, along with his own widely praised albums such as Next Page and The Village...

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Guitarist Yotam Silberstein, first recognized in Tel Aviv as a prodigious young talent, has since become an international force in jazz, performing at major festivals, releasing acclaimed albums, and collaborating with many of the music’s greatest artists. After early success including a standout appearance at the Umbria Jazz Festival he moved to New York on scholarship to the New School and soon became a finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Guitar Competition, earning praise for his exuberant tone, precision bebop lines, and deeply expressive improvisation. His versatility spans bebop, blues, Brazilian music, and global traditions, and his artistry is showcased on celebrated recordings with John Patitucci, Monty Alexander, and others, along with his own widely praised albums such as Next Page and The Village. In addition to touring worldwide as a bandleader, Silberstein has contributed to film scoring earning the Sundance Time Warner Award and has continued to captivate audiences with a sound defined by technical mastery, emotional depth, and a uniquely personal voice.

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