Sasha Argov is one of the most beloved composers of Hebrew song, transforming the words of Alexander Penn (Vidui – Confession), Yaakov Shabtai (Ahuvati Sheli Livnat Hatzavar – My love with the white neck), Haim Guri (HaReut – Friendship), A. Hillel (Yossi Yeled Sheli Mutzlah – Yossi my successful boy), Haim Hefer (Hu Lo Yada Et Shma – He did not know her name), and other poets and lyricists into music. His songs are such an integral part of the cultural fabric that many people know them in the same way that one knows folk songs, as if one was born knowing and singing them.
Uri Gurvich, a New York based saxophonist recording on the prestigious Tzadik Label, will present new jazz arrangements to Argov’s songs on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Beit Avi Chai at 21:00. The Uri Gurvich Quartet: Uri Gurvich – saxophone and arrangements; Nitai Hershkovits – piano; Gilad Abro – bass; Aviv Cohen – drums.
Enjoy this clip of the quartet in rehearsal for the concert, playing “HaIm Amru Lach Pa’am” (Have you ever been told) by Haim Hefer and Sasha Argov:
Tickets to the concert are 50 NIS/30 NIS students, order online or call 02- 6215300 . The concert will take place in P7, Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Street, Jerusalem.
Link: facebook event page.
