Soul Station Record Release Party! at Jazz Standard

Tenor Saxophonist Eli Degibri Evokes Sense of Déjà Vu with Innovative Reworking of Tenor Saxophonist Hank Mobley's Iconic Soul Station.

Two sets! 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm

Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Eli Degibri delivers charismatic performances as “an exception­ally melodic improviser with a big, bold tenor tone" (Bill Milkowski, JazzTimes). The Israeli–born musi­cian made his bones with the groups of Herbie Hancock and Al Foster; he possesses, said Hancock, “the potential to be a formidable force in the evolution of jazz.”

Now a skilled leader in his own right, Degibri has assembled an incandescent quartet of youthful compatriots, including pianist Tom Oren and drummer Eviatar Slivnik. At this writing, Eli Degibri is at work on his next recording project: A tribute to legend­ary saxophonist Hank Mobley – one of Degibri’s biggest inspirations – and specifically to Mobley's 1960 hard–bop masterpiece, Soul Station. ...

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Tenor Saxophonist Eli Degibri Evokes Sense of Déjà Vu with Innovative Reworking of Tenor Saxophonist Hank Mobley's Iconic Soul Station.

Two sets! 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm

Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Eli Degibri delivers charismatic performances as “an exception­ally melodic improviser with a big, bold tenor tone" (Bill Milkowski, JazzTimes). The Israeli–born musi­cian made his bones with the groups of Herbie Hancock and Al Foster; he possesses, said Hancock, “the potential to be a formidable force in the evolution of jazz.”

Now a skilled leader in his own right, Degibri has assembled an incandescent quartet of youthful compatriots, including pianist Tom Oren and drummer Eviatar Slivnik. At this writing, Eli Degibri is at work on his next recording project: A tribute to legend­ary saxophonist Hank Mobley – one of Degibri’s biggest inspirations – and specifically to Mobley's 1960 hard–bop masterpiece, Soul Station.

"If you haven’t played the record yet this, now, is your second and final phase of the journey and the integration of Soul Station, volumes 1 (1960) & 2 (2018) into the modern jazz hall of fame" (Derek Ansell).

The combination of musicianship and material will make this Jazz Standard appearance a night to remember – don’t miss it!

“The caliber of which is a rare find in jazz today.” -Herbie Hancock

“an exceptionally melodic improviser with a big, bold tenor tone" -JazzTimes

“Masterpiece” -DownBeat Magazine

“One of the best saxophonists around.” -The New York City Jazz Record

“Don’t miss him!” -The New York Times

“Cliff Hangin’ is one of the most rewarding and satisfying albums I have heard in the last decade.” -JazzTimes

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