Moshe Elmakias
Israeli Jazz Pianist
Melodic jazz pianist blending Israeli, Jewish, and world music traditions with contemporary improvisation.
About
Moshe Elmakias is an Israeli jazz pianist and composer from Jerusalem who began classical piano at age 6 and has been touring internationally since age 13. He completed his bachelor's degree in jazz performance at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and his master's degree at the New England Conservatory of Music. Known for his melodic approach and fusion of jazz with Israeli, Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Ladino musical traditions.
Music Style
Elmakias writes melodic, groove-oriented jazz that fuses contemporary improvisation with Israeli and Jewish musical traditions. His approach emphasizes accessibility and emotional connection over technical complexity.
Background
- Hometown
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Education
- Jerusalem Academy of Music, New England Conservatory of Music
- Instruments
- piano
- Active
- 2010s-present
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